Travel To Prague: Get Bohemian
Prague is the shining jewel of Central Europe, so well preserved it is seemingly frozen in time, and for part of the year that is literally true. Prague is the only major European city that managed to avoid bombardment during the World Wars, which provides for an enchanting and almost eerie 14th century feel when standing in the middle of Old Town Square. Travel to Prague to experience a society visibly layered with histories of occupations, transitions of avant-garde artistic and musical... read more
Vacation In Milos
The Greek isle of Milos, a volcanic island in the Aegean Sea, is a beautiful and little-known vacation spot in one of the most gorgeous locations in the world. Known as “the island of colors,” Milos has a long history that is evident in the surrounding countryside and architecture. Near the ancient town of Milos stands a theatre dating back from the days of the Golden Age of Rome, and there are still remains of buildings and town walls. Milos is possibly best known as the site... read more
Lake Como, Italy - My View Of The Lake
Just a short bus ride, 25 miles north of Milan, is one of the most scenic spots in all of Italy - Lake Como. Its shores are circled with charming little towns and fabulous century-old villas; one larger, and more ornate than the next. The glistening water beckons one to sit, and take time to enjoy all that the lake and surrounding lush scenery have to offer. Lake Como being the third largest lake in Italy, I found it not only tranquil, but magical. With its lush Mediterranean gardens and... read more
Enjoy Traveling To Alicante
Enjoy Traveling To Alicante by Peter Wilson
If travelling to Alicante is on your list of places to go then you can really look forward to a wonderful travel experience, where you will be able to spend time in a wonderful destination with plenty for people of all ages to enjoy. One of the most well known and popular cities on the Costa Blanca, you will never be short of things to see and do when you come to Alicante, and you will find everything from family fun and nightlife to... read more
Tenerife - A Value For Money Holiday Destination
Tenerife - A Value For Money Holiday Destination by Trevor Dace
Tumultuous Tenerife. One of the most exciting holiday destinations in the world . Over ten million visitors go to Tenerife each summer and return time and time again for what promises to be a great trip that doesn't cost a fortune.
Found just off the coast of North Africa, it is one of seven volcanic Islands that together comprise the Canary Islands. Out of all of them, Tenerife enjoys a bigger... read more
Travel To Morocco: Mavens Of The Maghreb
Travel To Morocco: Mavens Of The Maghreb by Frank Johnson
Morocco is the essence of North African charm and the land of commingling horizons. Glittering Saharan deserts of the south and east quickly become snow-capped mountains of the Atlas range, followed by the rolling green heartland, which drops down to the sparkling Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines. Travel to Morocco and wrap yourself in the warmth of the enduring Berber, Arab and African people and 10,000 years of... read more
Enjoy a leisurely ferry to France
Although family holidays are intended to provide an enjoying and relaxing time for all, that's rarely the case 100% of the time! While families have been enjoying self-drive holidays to France for decades, there's nothing quite as stressful as a car full of hot, restless kids who can't wait to get down to the business of having fun!
When planning a self drive holiday to the continent the first ferry route that springs to mind is Dover to Calais, and while this is the shortest (and... read more
Spain: Bullfights And Sangria
A cocktail of bullfighting, flamenco and sangria, Spain is a country blessed with rich history and culture. Add beautiful beaches and warm climate, and it's evident why Spain is the world's second most visited country.
The demise of Franco opened Spain to a curious world. A booming tourist industry allowed the country to grow, revealing its history and way of life to an interested planet.
Each town revels in its individual brand of architecture, none more so than... read more
Selling Up, Scaling Down: The joys of living smaller in Greece
The trend seems to have no end: families dreaming of buying property and permanently relocating to the tiniest communities of sunnier, warmer, smaller countries are younger and younger. Radical life changes are no longer held off until retirement.
Working with Property Greece, a Greece-based real estate firm catering to international clientele, I have encountered a growing number of young people pursuing the dream of simplifying their lives. Really simplifying... read more
A Quick Guide To The Greek Islands
Scattered between the coast of mainland Greece and the tip of Northern Africa, the Greek Islands have been popular holiday destinations for a wide range of holidaymakers.
Where are they?
The Greek Islands are dotted throughout the Aegean Sea, mainly off the south east of mainland Greece. They come in many shapes, sizes and geographical varieties and the people that visit them are as varied as the islands themselves. Whilst you can move between the islands, most people... read more
Why Egypt Is For You
Most people who consider visiting Egypt think of antiquities museums and the pyramids, but Egypt offers much more. It also hosts Holy Land tours which visit Pharaonic, Islamic and Christian historical sites and religious monuments. Egypt also has a variety of nature tours, and luxurious beach resorts for those who want to relax on the coast of the Red Sea. Take in the modern culture of Cairo, or cruise down the Nile.
A visa is required in order to visit Egypt. These cost $15 US... read more
Catalonia - Holidays in Barcelona, Tarragona and Girona
Catalonia - Holidays in Barcelona, Tarragona and Girona by Steve Greenwood
The autonomous community of Catalonia can be found to the north of Spain bordering the Pyrenees Mountains, and the Spanish provinces of Huesca, Teruel, Zaragoza and Valencia. During its history, Catalonia has gained and lost varying degrees of autonomy, and none more so than during the Franco years (1939 - 1075) when its independence was squashed. After Franco's death, Catalonia regained its cultural... read more
Seeing Torrevieja Spain
Seeing Torrevieja Spain
Nestled in between Cartagena and Alicante is Torrevieja, Spain. With a name meaning ‘old town’ it is in the Alicante Province.
The climate is perfect for traditional travel. In the summer it is hot and sunny, and in the winter, it is mild, barely ever reaching freezing. The most popular travel time of the year is in the summer when the tourists flock to the beaches of Costa Blanca. In the tourist season it becomes a European... read more
Portugal: A Land True To Its Past
Travel Portugal: A Land True To Its Past by Frank Johnson
Perched on the western edge of the Iberian Peninsula, Portugal stands out among its neighbors as one of the oldest and yet most traditional and conservative European civilizations. Visitors can view 22,000 year-old Paleolithic art on the rock faces of Vale do Côa, and human occupation of this region dates 500,000 years back in time! The Celts settled here around 750 B.C. and were followed by Romans, Visigoths, and... read more
New Zealand, Land Of The Long White Cloud
New Zealand - Land Of The Long White Cloud by Josiah William
New Zealand is a country in the Southern Hemisphere in the Oceania region, which is called Aotearoa in Māori, which translates as the Land of the Long White Cloud, It is a country of rare seismic beauty enriched with glacial mountains, fast-flowing rivers, deep, clear lakes, hissing geysers and boiling mud. New Zealand is notable for its geographic isolation, being separated from Australia to the northwest by the... read more