Located on the Mediterranean coast of Southern France, just 25km from the Spanish border is the small, romantic town of Collioure. While proudly French, Collioure is a town where two cultures collide. With a history that far stretches both the French and Spanish occupancy, Collioure has many stories to tell. […]
By Keith Jenkins Originally Posted to www.velvetescape.com Avalon Waterways is a river cruise company with a fleet of ‘Suite Ships’ that ply the major rivers in Europe and Asia. Not a fan of (ocean) cruises, I went on my first river cruise several years ago and I was hooked! Recently, […]
Welcoming over 39 million tourists per year, Istanbul is a city that has captured the attention and hearts of many wandering spirits. Big, complex and fascinating, there’s so much more to this metropolis city than meets the eye. Here, we’ve put together some facts about Istanbul, Turkey that we think […]
By Matt Long Originally posted to www.landlopers.com Food is always an important aspect of any trip, but sometimes what I find to eat and drink takes on even greater importance. That was the case most recently when I sailed along the Danube from Budapest to Linz, Austria on a river […]
When you think of Saint Patrick’s Day, it’s most likely that images of green beer, Irish sayings and big green hats conjure in your mind, right? While all of this is well and good, there’s actually a lot information about the holiday’s origins and the Saint it celebrates annually on […]
Home to a historic old town of Roman ruins, medieval churches, cosmopolitan cafes and quality museums set on a small peninsula, Zadar in Croatia is the perfect destination for an off-the-beaten-path adventure. With quieter streets and cheaper prices than nearby popular Dubrovnik, these are some of our tips and favourite […]
