A country known for its many famous exports – Port, Cork, Soap and Cristiano Ronaldo… Along the banks of the Douro River, you’ll find Portugal’s second largest, and most beautiful city – Porto. With so much to see and do, it’s easy to see why it’s on the UNESCO World […]
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How to Celebrate Bastille Day in Paris
On the 14th of July each year, France celebrates its national day. While in Western countries, we know it as Bastille Day, in France it is called le 14 Juillet (the 14th of July) or la fête nationale (the national holiday). France’s most important national holiday celebrates the Storming of […]
How to spend a day in Amsterdam
With its elaborate facades and captivating canals, Amsterdam’s charm attracts travellers from all around the world. It’s a city filled with beauty, art, food and a rich culture; offering something for every type of traveller to enjoy! Here are just a few of our favourite ways to spend a day […]
5 Sites you need to see in Vienna, Austria
Vienna, Austria’s capital city and the cultural capital of Europe, is a city of incomparable flair and a dream for romantics and history enthusiasts alike. Baroque streetscapes, which juxtapose the Imperial Palaces, set the stage for Vienna’s artistic, coffee-obsessed, vibrant culture. From splendid attractions, to carefully preserved traditions and the […]
6 Cities for art and architecture lovers
Art and architecture created long before us and preserved to last long after us offer a glimpse of the past – of how people looked, how they lived, what they enjoyed. And these 6 cities gave rise to those creators, to the world’s most legendary architects, painters, sculptors and innovators. […]
5 Places you need to visit in Ireland
When you think of a holiday in Ireland, what comes to mind? Witnessing the lush, green landscape? Visiting historical and religious sights, and seeing remains from medieval times? Or perhaps it’s visiting farms or savouring authentic Irish food. Whatever image or experience may spring to mind, you’d be pleased to […]