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14 of my favourite photos from my travels in 2014

By Paul Johnson on Jan 05, 2015 in Africa, Asia, China, Europe, Featured, Germany, Greece, Regions, South Africa, United Kingdom, Western Europe

2014 was another year filled with interesting opportunities and visits to far-flung places around the world, including trips to China and South Africa, as well as many much closer to home, including a luxury cycling trip in the Scottish Isles in the Summer. Although I still need to hone my photography skills, it’s a hobby

10 ways to make the most of Germany's Christmas markets

By Erin Gifford on Nov 20, 2014 in Attractions, Europe, Events, Germany, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

There’s no question that the Christmas markets in Germany are a must-visit during the holiday season whether traveling with friends or children. They’re so beautiful and magical, especially at night. If Germany’s Christmas markets are in the works for you this year, take a look at 10 ways to make the most of your visits

27 of Europe's best Christmas markets

By Jackie de Burca on Nov 17, 2014 in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Jersey, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Western Europe

Mulled wine, magical Christmas scenery, romantic European destinations, roasted chestnuts, local delicacies and the opportunity to shop til you drop. What more could you want? Festive singing, a bit of ice-skating, unusual local arts and crafts and plenty of Christmas cheer – that’s what it’s all about in some of the finest Christmas markets Europe

Short stay: Carloft, Berlin, Germany

By Paul Johnson on Sep 17, 2014 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Fun Stuff, Germany, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Carloft is an apartment with a difference in the Kreuzberg region of Berlin, on the corner of Liegnitzer Straße and Reichenberger Straße. As its name implies, this is an apartment where you can park your car in a lofty position – right outside your apartment, irrespective of which floor that might be on. The car (in

Blogging, Berlin and the BMW X4

By Paul Johnson on Sep 08, 2014 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Featured, Germany, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

I had the honour of being invited to Berlin by BMW recently and they arranged for me to be shown the city by Christine Neder, a famous German travel blogger and author of Lilies Diary, as part of their #BMWstories campaign. Christine, herself a resident of Berlin for 4 years, had been given the task

Recipe of the week: Pan-seared diver scallops with a cauliflower purée, chorizo and cherry tomatoes

By Paul Johnson on Aug 29, 2014 in Accommodation, Europe, Food and Drink, Germany, Hotels, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Try this wonderful recipe for pan-seared diver scallops at home. Enjoy a culinary adventure featuring compelling blends of international and local culinary traditions as well as a magnifique boost to a healthy lifestyle. Diver scallops make for a great meal because of their very high protein content, essential micronutrients and low fat count. All of

5 things to do during Oktoberfest 2014

By Bruno Pires on Aug 27, 2014 in Air Travel, Attractions, Europe, Events, Food and Drink, Germany, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Oktoberfest is a 16 day festival held every year in Munich and they say it’s the world’s largest funfair. As over six million people attended last year, they’re probably right. There are certainly many fun attractions and plenty of Bavaria’s finest food available, but Oktoberfest is synonymous with beer – strong beer at that and

10 of the most unique hotels in the world

By Rishabh Shah on Jul 01, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Arctic, Chile, Egypt, Europe, Fiji, Finland, Germany, Hotels, Kenya, Middle East, Oceania, Polar Regions, Regions, South America, Sweden, Turkey, Western Europe, Worldwide

Hotels can no longer be defined only by the amenities they provide, it has become essential to have a theme,or a place with character which defines it. Business and casual travelers alike would prefer staying at a place with history, a back story or even something as simple as furniture which defines the place. With

Top 8 unusual luxury retreats

By Tom Marchant on Jun 25, 2014 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Europe, Finland, Germany, Hotels, Indonesia, Italy, North America, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Sweden, Tanzania, USA, Utah, Western Europe

There are countless beautiful hotels these days, with luxurious interiors and perfect locations making them pretty hard to beat. But we’ve been seeking something a little more extraordinary. From incredible tree houses you’ve always dreamed about to hidden underwater boltholes, we’ve uncovered the best places for a unique yet luxurious get away. A night in an igloo?

10 'can't miss' rooftop bars around the world

By Breanna Wilson on May 20, 2014 in Asia, Bars, China, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Germany, Going Out, Hong Kong, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Leisure Travel, Middle East, New York, North America, Regions, Singapore, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Turkey, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

There is nothing that compares to the feeling and excitement that overwhelms you when you arrive in a new city. The excitement and anticipation to try new foods, interact with new people and new ways of life, and experience things that you never knew existed. So, to start planning all of these great things you’re

Top 10 getaways in Europe to visit this Easter

By Paul Johnson on Apr 15, 2014 in Accommodation, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, Featured, France, Germany, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Spain, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

With the Easter weekend fast approaching you’ll no doubt be weighing up your travel options for this year’s holiday treat. The hours of research needed to find the perfect destination and the right accommodation can be more than a little overwhelming. Hardly seems worth it for yet another tourist trap experience. What if you could

How to make a cruise ship 30 metres longer

By Paul Johnson on Mar 10, 2014 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Germany, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Videos, Western Europe

Ever wondered how you make a cruise ship longer? This time-lapse video shows a cruise ship (the Norwegian Crown) being cut in half and extended by nearly 30 metres. The new ship is known as Balmoral and owned and operated by Fred Olsen Cruise Lines. The work – which took just under two months –

Top 10 architectural sites in Berlin

By Penelope Hassmann on Jan 28, 2014 in Attractions, Europe, Germany, Going Out, Regions, Western Europe

Berlin has been a UNESCO city of design since 2006 and walking the streets of Berlin it’s easy to see why. Whether product design, fashion, graphic or corporate design, Berlin has more than 2,400 companies working in these fields. Berlin’s relationship with design is not just reflected in the industry here, but also in the

What's on in south-west Germany in 2014

By Paul Johnson on Jan 02, 2014 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Germany, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Now that a New Year has begun, it’s a good time to look ahead and see what events are taking place around the world. Whether you love wine and food or prefer fast cars and the open road, then south-west Germany may just be the place for you. Fancy staying in a real castle, complete

The best of Berlin's Christmas markets

By Penelope Hassmann on Dec 20, 2013 in Attractions, Europe, Germany, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Christmas in Berlin is a beautiful time of year. The boulevards are lit with thousands of fairy lights, on every street corner you are greeted with the smell of roasting chestnuts and you have the perfect excuse to wear fur lined boots. All over the city Christmas markets appear like glowing visions of mystical villages

Photograph of the week: Early morning in Berlin

By Paul Johnson on Dec 18, 2013 in Europe, Germany, Rail Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Getting up at 4am to catch the first train from Berlin to Munich was never going to be easy, but this view from Berlin Ostbahnhof as the sun started to rise over the train tracks, lighting up the industrial east, suddenly made it seem worthwhile. Ostbahnhof (which translates to East Station) was initially opened in

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