The world’s largest country has a lot to offer for the curious traveller. From diverse landscapes, old resort towns and the most isolated area in the world (Siberia), Russia is a country that visitors can spend years returning to, only to find that they’ve still only just scratched the surface. […]
Think summertime is the only time to travel around Switzerland? Think again. Despite what you may think about travel in winter or the off-season, there is a lot to enjoy in Switzerland in the cooler months – even if you’re not a skier! Fewer crowds While lots of people do […]
Having recently become a popular stopover destination for USA-Europe travel, Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland and the world’s most northerly capital city is well worth the stop. Combining colourful buildings, quirky, creative people, eye-popping design and a capricious soul, Reykjavik is a city that will enthral and delight. From Viking […]
Experience the world from a new perspective, when you explore it on a river cruise. Seeing the highlights of Central and Eastern Europe on a Balkan river cruise along the Danube (the second-longest river in Europe) is an unforgettable adventure. Plus, when experienced as part of a river cruise you’ll […]
Cinque Terre, the dreamy chain of five fishing villages extending along the northern portion of the Italian Riviera, has long been one of Italy’s most striking destinations. And with its jumbled, pastel-hued homes hugging the cliffside above sparkling blue Mediterranean waves, it’s not hard to see why! To help you […]
While not always an enjoyable experience per se, remembering the past is important for providing perspective and insight into past actions and events. Throughout much of Europe, there’s barely a city that doesn’t echo memories from both World Wars. With numerous battlefields, museums and memorials throughout the continent, there are […]