10 things to do on a short vacation in Plitvice Lakes National Park
Plitvice Lakes is the oldest, largest and most visited national park in Croatia, with so much to see and do.
Egypt’s newly-discovered ancient tombs in Saqqara
For 5,000 years, Saqqara, the magnificent necropolis and pyramid field of Memphis, Egypt’s ancient capital, has been an important historical site.
Where to stay for every match of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 – the definitive guide
This year’s FIFA World Cup in Qatar will run from Monday, 21 November until Sunday, 18 December and, with the Final Draw now made, maybe you are thinking of attending some of the games…
Review: The Bristol Hotel, Bristol, UK
In prime position on the waterfront, The Bristol Hotel makes a bold eponymous claim to be the place to stay in Bristol. First opening in the 1960s, the Royal Institute of British architects now recognise the hotel as a prime example of the Modern Architecture movement.
Celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in Jersey
Jersey is the crown jewel in the English Channel and the sunniest spot in the British Isles, so where better to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this June bank holiday weekend? June in Jersey is all about feeling the sand between your toes and embracing Jersey’s curiously Brit…(ish) culture.
Top 13 design wineries in Tuscany: A fusion of art and taste
In Tuscany, the wine route is also an architectural trail thanks to the contribution of starchitects who have signed…
Now is the time to visit the first country in Southeast Asia with zero COVID restrictions for vaccinated travellers!
First, I hear you ask, which is the first country in Southeast Asia to remove all COVID restrictions? The…
Treasures of Saqqara
Saqqara, located 40 kilometers southwest of Cairo, is one of the most important cemeteries of Memphis, which was one…
9 local gems along the east coast of Australia
The East Coast of Australia stretches over 4000 kilometres. If you drive from Cairns in Tropical North Queensland to…
San Diego: 7 destinations in 1
With vacations, it always seems to be about trade-offs and choices. The beach or the mountains? What about the…
The 9 most charming spots to visit in Umbria, Italy
Umbria isn’t much like the rest of the country. “Green Heart of Italy”, “Land of Saint Francis” are just…
The world’s most instagrammable UNESCO World Heritage Sites
The Historic Centre of Rome is the most Instagrammable UNESCO World Heritage Site, a new study has found. The…
9 reasons to visit Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal’s capital city, has many faces. Rebuilt after the earthquake and tsunami of 1755, much of that historic…
11 hidden gems in Copenhagen
Shhhh! Don’t tell anyone else about these secret places in Copenhagen! You’ve seen The Little Mermaid, spent an unforgettable…
Review: Barrow Hill Barns, near Petersfield, The South Downs, UK
It is easy to see why these eight ultra-luxurious detached cottages are given five stars by Visit England. These…
Spring in the Lake District
We all have to put up with January and February – the cold, the long dark evenings. No wonder…
