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The most beautiful mountain passes in the Alps

By Benedikt Lüchinger on Apr 03, 2017 in Austria, Europe, Germany, Italy, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

Spring slowly but surely returns to the northern hemisphere. The sun shines brightly and pushes us out of our homes. The obvious conclusion: we want to drive in a convertible! But which mountain road and which cars are ideally suited? Find it out here. No area is better suited to cross a mountain pass than […]

Get me to the church in time, Santa Catherina del Sasso, Italy

Get me to the church(es) on time!

By Celine Renaud 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 best ski resorts in Europe

By Anne Wooley on Jan 04, 2017 in Austria, Europe, France, Germany, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

Whether you live in or outside of Europe, finding a ski resort that suits you can be overwhelming. Perhaps you want guaranteed snow, decent variety of accommodation and chalets, or getting the right mix of skiing, relaxation and partying. Is it family-friendly, are the pistes challenging or for beginners? Well, we’ve put together our top […]

Here’s where the best New Year’s Eve celebrations were around the world

By James Jayasundera on Jan 03, 2017 in Asia, Australia, Brazil, China, Europe, Events, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Leisure Travel, New York, North America, Oceania, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

Another year has gone and there were some incredible festivities around the world. If your New Year’s Eve ended in the usual anti climax of queues and busy crowds in the same bar you go to all year, then why not plan something different to see out 2017? If you fancy planning a more exotic […]

Scenic walks: Eckabauer Peak to Garmish, Berggasthof

Soothe your soul: 4 scenic walks in Germany and Italy

By Celine Renaud on Nov 15, 2016 in Europe, Germany, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Hiking is for many people the embodiment of a luxury holiday par excellence. Whatever your definition of ‘walking’ or ‘hiking’, it soothes the soul, relieves the stress and fills your memories with scenic moments. Invigorating autumn walks on both sides of the German-Italian border are fantastic breakaways. Here are a few suggestions: Eckbauer Peak to […]

The world’s 10 best airport lounges

By David Brown on Nov 11, 2016 in Air Travel, Asia, Australia, China, Europe, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Middle East, Oceania, Qatar, Regions, Speciality Travel, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Western Europe, Worldwide

Air travel these days can be very stressful and often time-consuming. How often have you heard anybody claim that they were looking forward to being in an airport lounge? There are, however, some lounges that are a veritable haven of peace and tranquillity. These are some the most luxurious airport lounges on the planet. The […]

6 things to do in Berlin for architecture and art lovers

By Olivier Templar-James on Oct 03, 2016 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Germany, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Western Europe

Germany is one of the favorite tourist destinations in the world and one of the favorite places to visit is Berlin. Berlin is known for its rich history and it remains one of the top destinations for lovers of modern art. The most vibrant part of Berlin history happened in the 1920s when the world […]

Photograph of the week: Neue Wache

By Paul Johnson on Aug 03, 2016 in Attractions, Europe, Germany, Going Out, Regions, Western Europe

The Neue Wache lies on the famous Unter den Linden street in Berlin. It looks like a classical building but only dates back to 1815, when it was built as a guardhouse for the soldiers of the crown prince of Prussia. In 1931, Neue Wache was transformed into a memorial for German victims of World […]

Best 6 Things to do in Hamburg, Germany on Vacation

By Olivier Templar-James on Aug 02, 2016 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bars, Europe, Germany, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Western Europe

The city of Hamburg is located in the northern part of Germany just on the Elbe River. It’s easily the country’s largest port and commercial centre, and one of the busiest and largest in Europe and the ninth largest in the world. Hamburg is the next highest populated city after Berlin. The people of Hamburg […]

The definitive guide for UK drivers travelling in Europe this Summer

By Paul Johnson on Jul 26, 2016 in Austria, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Regions, Road Travel, Spain, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

We are heading to Spain shortly with our car and a boat trailer, taking the ferry crossing from Portsmouth to Santander with Brittany Ferries. Our sons are competing in a sailing World Championships for their class of boat so it’s set to be an exciting trip! It’s a trip that’s also required a lot of planning, though, […]

European river cruises are both dreamy and haunting

By Carol Stigger on Jun 23, 2016 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Germany, Netherlands, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Cruising European rivers on a longboat, which is actually a floating five-star hotel, is an increasingly popular way to experience Europe. The convenience of unpacking once, time to explore port villages seldom mentioned in history books, and maximizing experiential time, cruises give travelers the gift of lingering and wandering. On a Viking cruise from Amsterdam […]

Top 10 cities for art lovers

By Rosario Gorgone on Feb 08, 2016 in Asia, Attractions, Austria, Europe, France, Germany, Going Out, Italy, Japan, Middle East, New York, North America, Regions, Turkey, United Kingdom, USA, Washington DC, Western Europe

In the art capitals of the world, art is everywhere – not only in the famous galleries and churches, but even in the most unexpected places. Turn the corner in Rome to discover a shrine high in the wall, or a colourful mural under a bridge. If you’re visiting a city for the first time, […]

15 of my favourite photos from my travels in 2015

By Paul Johnson on Dec 31, 2015 in Africa, Asia, Europe, Featured, Germany, Greece, Japan, Maldives, Middle East, Morocco, Portugal, Regions, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Western Europe, Worldwide

2015 was another year filled with interesting opportunities and visits to far-flung places around the world, including trips to Japan, Singapore, UAE and the Maldives, as well as many much closer to home, including several trips around the UK. My photography continues to need some fine tuning (I will be going on a course in […]

Top 8 things to do for a perfect shopping weekend in Berlin

By Olivier Templar-James on Dec 11, 2015 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bars, Clubs, Europe, Germany, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

In 2007, the first Berlin Fashion week was held, and it was an uproarious success! Berlin is a country so rich in culture, art, and history that this has been just another feather in Berlin’s cap. However, today, this feather has blossomed into an entire peacock! Berlin Fashion Week, held twice a year, has become […]

5 best places to see Fall foliage

By Michael Wilkens on Oct 05, 2015 in Asia, Canada, Europe, Germany, Japan, Netherlands, North America, Regions, Tennessee, USA, Western Europe

It’s all in the leaves this time of year. Vibrant shades of crimson, gold or buttercup beckon from all corners of the world. As long as you’re in the northern hemisphere, autumn leaves fall anywhere between September and November. Pack a carry-on with light layers and plan a weekend getaway this autumn to witness nature’s […]

Germany’s top 5 scenic drives in a supercar

By Laura Sides on Aug 19, 2015 in Attractions, Europe, Germany, Going Out, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

There is something about driving on the open road across Germany’s great outdoors in a ferocious Supercar that has developed a legendary, if not mythical status. Driving a supercar is nothing short of exhilarating, as it puts you in the control seat of enormous energy and power. Intuitively, the supercar knows how to capture attention, […]

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