Where to watch in 2015
As the end of the year approaches, travel plans for 2015 are afoot. But with so many countries to…
Top 5 fall cycling rides
The fall season welcomed me with a myriad of opportunities to travel, and with that came an expansive list…
27 of Europe’s best Christmas markets
Mulled wine, magical Christmas scenery, romantic European destinations, roasted chestnuts, local delicacies and the opportunity to shop til you…
Top 10 highlights in St. Petersburg, the captivating City of the Czars
St. Petersburg is a beautiful city filled with extravagant historical palaces, cathedrals and royal gardens. Long recognized as the…
Photograph of the week: Stradun, Dubrovnik Old Town
The wet limestone-paved Stradun, the main thoroughfare in Old Town Dubrovnik glistened under the street lights. First established around…
Top 10 reasons why now is the perfect time to visit Tallinn, Estonia
The first time I visited Tallinn was approximately 10 years after Estonia regained its independence in 1991. My impressions…
Photograph of the week: The painted village of Zalipie, Poland
Zalipie is located in northern Małopolska, about 68 km (42 miles) east of the regional capital Kraków. The village…
5 of the best hotels in Moscow
Moscows rich cultural heritage infuses the city; her historic architecture and monuments, some dating to the 15th century, emanate…
Saturday in St Petersburg: the Belmond Grand Hotel Europe
The cold was abrupt and biting as we disembarked the Moscow train. It was 10.30am in Saturdays St Petersburg,…
12 luxury hotel openings to be excited about this year
Every year sees a great many new hotels open and 2014 is no different. The major hotel brands are…
Photograph of the week: Stars over the Adriatic
This image was taken around midnight from Star Clippers’ ‘Royal Clipper’, looking straight up at the stars above the…
6 of the most extravagant cocktails in the world
How much would you usually pay for a cocktail? If you thought that £40.00 was a bit steep then…
Photograph of the week: The cliffs of Dugi Otok, Croatia
Croatia has one of the most dramatic coastlines in Europe. With over 1,100 islands, it is a true dream…
Top 4 places to view the Northern Lights
Considered to be one of the worlds most magical natural resources, the Aurora Borealis is a breathtaking wonder that…
The 3 best coastal cities to visit in Croatia
Croatia is a culturally rich and historically marked country in Eastern Europe, and home to some of the most…
The world’s best rail journeys
Train journeys offer a more relaxed pace of travel and often evoke a feeling of a bygone era, with…
