Category: Attractions

Barcelona's hidden gem: Carrer d'Avinyó

Barcelona's hidden gem: Carrer d'Avinyó

By on Feb 15, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Restaurants, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Tired of the tourist packed streets, shops, and restaurants? Looking for a more authentic, local experience? Take a stroll through the winding streets of the Gothic Quarter, but be sure to keep your eye out for Carrer d’Avinyó, a hidden gem among the popular souvenir shops and paella restaurants. Whether you’re looking for or happen
Top 5 venues in Vienna for classical music connoisseurs

Top 5 venues in Vienna for classical music connoisseurs

By on Feb 15, 2017 in Attractions, Austria, Europe, Events, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Every day, Austria’s capital Vienna stages one to three dozen classical music events. Many of them take place in luxurious spots but not all of them offer a luxury experience. Here are Wien’s top five classical venues for music connoisseurs. Wiener Musikverein The home of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra is the epicenter of classical music.
Top 5 luxury activities to inspire you in Ireland

Top 5 luxury activities to inspire you in Ireland

By on Feb 14, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Health & Safety, Ireland, Rail Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Are you looking for something a little different while in Ireland? We have all enjoyed the obvious luxury getaways. Indulgent buffet breakfasts in a massive 5-star  hotel followed by some shopping, cocktails and a fantastic dinner. While this will never get old, our adventurous side needs to be entertained also. Ireland is topping the polls
5 historical features you shouldn't miss in Ferrara

5 historical features you shouldn't miss in Ferrara

By on Feb 14, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Western Europe
Ferrara is one of Italy’s lesser known but very significant cities. A city which historically was as important as Florence and Venice, recognized by Unesco as The City of the Renaissance. A visit to Ferrara is a Journey of discovery into the world of medieval and renaissance architecture and art. The Estense Castle The Castello
5 islands you should visit on the 'West Coast' of Kenya

5 islands you should visit on the 'West Coast' of Kenya

By on Feb 14, 2017 in Africa, Attractions, Going Out, Kenya, Regions
Kenya is well known for its “out of Africa” experiences, particularly the bush and beach safaris. Its sandy white beaches rank as some of the best in Africa, particularly those in the North and South Coast of Mombasa. Other well-known beaches can be found further north in Watamu, Malindi and Lamu. Little is known of
5 of the best art and architecture stops in Barcelona, Spain

5 of the best art and architecture stops in Barcelona, Spain

By on Feb 13, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
The versatility of Barcelona makes it one of the most popular tourist spots in Europe: cosmopolitan city, golden beaches, historic monuments, modern design hotels, cutting-edge cuisine – whether you want a relaxing break or a culture-filled trip, Barcelona is the perfect holiday destination. Even if sun-loungers and sangria are more your thing, don’t miss out
4 of the coolest neighbourhoods in Rome

4 of the coolest neighbourhoods in Rome

By on Feb 12, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Western Europe
Of course you want to see the sights – the Colosseum, the Vatican, the Trevi Fountain – but it’s only when you explore the neighbourhoods that you really get to know Rome. These are four of the most vibrant, all located in or near the city centre. Monti The tangle of streets stretching across the
5 luxury Winter experiences in Victoria, BC

5 luxury Winter experiences in Victoria, BC

By on Feb 11, 2017 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Attractions, Canada, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
British Columbia is the perfect destination for a winter weekend getaway. It’s small enough to manage in a short time period, but offers enough activities and delicacies that you end up having more choices than time. It’s one of those destinations that wins your heart and warrants multiple visits. Here are five things to do
Top 5 secret (and best!) experiences in Rome

Top 5 secret (and best!) experiences in Rome

By on Feb 10, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Western Europe
Taking a scenic stroll to the Pope’s Summer residence, viewing Rome from the Colosseum’s upper rings, visiting Vatican Museum’s many secret rooms, preparing seasonal dishes from a Roman farm house…Even in Rome, one of the world’s oldest touristic cities, there are still genuine experiences known to only a few. Many foreign tourists ask me the
Get me to the church in time, Santa Catherina del Sasso, Italy

Get me to the church(es) on time!

By on Feb 07, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Germany, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Western Europe
Churches, abbeys, monasteries – whatever you call them – played a very important part in people’s lives through the ages. Whether used for a wedding, a funeral, a religious ceremony, meditation or even as a refuge in times of war, it stood out as a place of consolation and comfort. Up to this day people
5 great reasons to visit Cyprus in 2017

5 great reasons to visit Cyprus in 2017

By on Feb 03, 2017 in Attractions, Cyprus, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
Cyprus had been a popular tourist destination for many years. Yet, it still holds many secrets for you to discover. The New York Times voted Cyprus as a destination to visit in 2017. If that is not reason enough for you to book your getaway to this eclectic island, here are five more… Beaches Lets
5 incredible ways to experience S.E. Asia's most iconic sites

5 incredible ways to experience S.E. Asia's most iconic sites

By on Feb 02, 2017 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Attractions, Cambodia, Going Out, Hotels, Indonesia, Laos, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Vietnam
Remarkably, Southeast Asia has 37 incredible UNESCO heritage sites. These sites are ‘must see’ for good reason but the downside is that many other tourists will be there at the same time. The magic of Angkor can be lost if you’re swamped by bus loads of tourists each trying to snap that iconic shot, before
6 'Siriusly' bewitching ways to experience the magic of Harry Potter in Edinburgh

6 'Siriusly' bewitching ways to experience the magic of Harry Potter in Edinburgh

By on Feb 02, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Although not an Edinburgh native, JK Rowling has spent many years in Edinburgh so it is no surprise that the magical world of Harry Potter has a great deal of resemblance to Scotland’s capital. With cobbled streets, winding alleyways and Gothic architecture, the city is ‘riddled’ with the essence of Harry Potter. Where the magic
Discover your next romantic destination, Lake Bled

Discover your next romantic destination, Lake Bled

By on Jan 30, 2017 in Attractions, Eastern Europe, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Slovenia
Travel forty-five minutes North West of Ljubljana towards the age-old spa town of Bled and a magical world begins to unfold before you. A mesmerising emerald-green lake framed by the towering Karavanke Mountains dwarf the medieval castle cradled upon its slopes. Come the winter and early spring and you are likely to see this landscape
Vienna Neighbourhood: Otto Wagner House Koestlergasse

5 Vienna neighbourhoods with rare gems

By on Jan 30, 2017 in Attractions, Austria, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Western Europe
Most Vienna travellers don’t afford the luxury of going beyond its main attractions: Inner city, Ringstrasse, Schonbrunn Palace, and key museums and coffeehouses. They will never know the neighbourhood gems hiding in the ‘world’s most livable city’ (Mercer Consulting Quality of Living Rankings). If you go on a Vienna neighbourhoods walk  you can find charming places few travellers
5 of the best activities along the Zambezi River

5 of the best activities along the Zambezi River

By on Jan 26, 2017 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Attractions, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Zambia, Zimbabwe
As the fourth longest river in Africa that runs through six countries on its journey to the Indian Ocean, the Zambezi has become known as Southern Africa’s “river of life”. Besides supporting thousands of people and an array of wildlife through it’s rich vegetation, water catchments, floodplain soils and fish life, the river has also become