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…
London is a city with a lot to offer all year round and autumn is no different. A beautiful season, all about new beginnings with the fallen golden and orange leaves making a perfect backdrop for just about any setting. Michael Dixon, director of the Natural History Museum is a huge advocate for the city during autumn: “London’s Autumn Season…
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…
Showcasing hidden gems in London, revealing some of the best kept secrets of the capital.
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…
London attracts millions of tourists all year around; however there are ways to see London before it hits peak tourist season. Understandably, the UK capital is most popular in the late spring and summer months when the sun is in the sky and the schools are off. It can also get pretty busy, or at least more so than usual…
Located at the heart of the Iberian Peninsula at an altitude of over 600m above sea level, Madrid is the highest capital city in Europe. It is really challenging to tell when is the perfect time of a year to visit Spanish capital. In the summer temperature goes above 35 °C and in the winter the snow-covered landscape never loses…
While it would be nice to think that your vacation allows you to get away for a few weeks at a time, in reality this just isn’t always the case. With people’s busy lives and schedules, sometimes a short holiday is all you can fit it. That doesn’t mean you should feel trapped and stay at home though, as there…
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…
Showcasing the top 10 highest hotels in New York City. These tallest New York hotels offer amazing views of the New York skyline to gaze in awe from the comfort of your hotel bedroom. Starting with the tallest and working down, the tallest hotel in New York is…. 1. Four Seasons Hotel 208 metres or 682 feet 52 floors Built…