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 […]
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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 […]
7 Best Places to Celebrate 4th July in America
Every year, on July 4th Americans around the globe celebrate their national day of Independence. The Fourth of July (also known as Independence Day) has been a federal holiday since 1941, however the tradition of celebrating Independence traces back to the 18th century. On 2nd July in 1776, the Continental […]
Exploring America’s Great Parks
Mother nature has produced some remarkable scenery in America’s West. From spectacular rock formations and deep canyons to sparkling waterfalls, geysers and lakes, there’s a wide variety of breathtaking natural wonders for you to see. Grand Canyon National Park One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the world, the Grand […]
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. […]