What comes to your mind when you think of Portugal and its capital, Lisbon? Perhaps its colonial past, fortified wine, Fado music, seafood, or those beautiful pastel-coloured properties? While you will find all of those in Lisbon, there is so much more to see and do in this beautiful and cosmopolitan European city. There are a lot of things worth…
We’ve all dreamed of running off to New York in search of excitement and adventure, only for real life to get in the way of such dreams. But that doesn’t mean you can’t plan a short escape to the New York and the New Jersey areas! The most important things about planning your escape is choosing the time of year…
Paris is a beautiful and romantic city in which historical landmarks, magnificent artwork and rich culture await you at every corner. This charming City of Lights is a “must see” for all who travel to Europe. To sample some of the best the city has to offer, make sure you visit the top ten sites. 1. Eiffel Tower Nothing…
New York at Christmas is so magical. This city lived up to all the hype and more, from the very moment we took a yellow cab from JFK into Manhattan and for the 4 days we walked into this movie set of a city with Santa Claus as the producer and director. The Americans know how to put on a…
In 2015, Spain topped the list of the most common tourist destination in the EU for those travelling abroad for their holidays. With so much culture and history, not to mention the temperate climate, it’s easy to see why Spain is a popular destination for tourists. But where are the best places to visit? With so much choice in this…
Rome has always been a city I’ve wanted to visit with nearly 3,000 years of globally influential art, architecture and culture on display. I must admit, I wasn’t prepared for what my eyes were going to see and my mind try and comprehend. We wanted to see the ancient ruins like the Roman Forum and the Colosseum which showcase the…
Barcelona is the perfect city break as it’s full of cool and interesting places to visit, things to see and do and is one of the most vibrant cities in Europe, if not the World. Therefore listing 10 best places we recommend you visit in Barcelona was tricky as it could easily have been a top 30. So at the…
There are many beautiful and breathtaking cities in the world. But there is one that is surely at the top of the pile, and that is London. Think about how large and cosmopolitan the city is, and what it has to offer its people. There are many reasons why London is such an amazing and popular city. And I’m going…
The Champion’s League is in fill swing which means means that football fans across the UK and Europe are in for a treat. If you’re looking to travel to watch any of the matches, you are also in for a treat as the home cities of the teams involved have a lot to offer. In the following article, we will…
New York City is a place that you might feel like you know well, even if you’ve never been. There are recognisable landmarks abound. They range from the Statue of Liberty to the Empire State Building. You can see it all the time in movies, TV shows, posters, and books. But beyond the tourist traps, there are lots of hidden gems.…