Category: Europe
Heavy Metal Rocks On a Tank Driving Experience in the UK
Top Tank Driving Experiences in the United Kingdom If you thought that the only way you could ever drive a tank was by joining the armed forces, then you were wrong. Not only can members of the public drive a tank, but there are numerous tank-related activities available for those who want to show everyone [...]
The Other Face Of Greece – Ski Resorts!
A Quick Guide To The Best Ski Resorts Close to Athens Greece Believe it or not, skiing is a popular activity in Greece! Do not let those brochures and flyers of the deep blue Mediterranean waters fool you into thinking that this is all there is to Greece. You only need to look at the [...]
5 Brilliant Family Days-Out in Cheshire England
Looking for family-friendly days out that suit everyone isn’t always easy. Leaving kids to sit around the house all day at the weekend or during school holidays isn’t great either. If you are looking for days out the whole family can enjoy, the north west of England has a good number of places they will [...]
A Merry MunchThrough Beautiful Strasbourg – An Alsace Trip Report
I am so happy to be back in Alsace, especially here in Strasbourg. I have not been here since the 90′s when while teaching at Boston Latin Academy, I was part of a French teacher exchange hosted by the Boston Public Schools and the Boston Strasbourg Sister City Association of which I am a trustee. This [...]
Running With The Bulls, A Once-In-A-Lifetime Adrenaline Rush
In Pamplona, Spain, one of the most unique events in the world takes place each July. The Running of the Bulls which has made Pamplona famous worldwide, is known as encierro in Spanish and means to lock up or to pen. There have been many videos and many documentaries done on this tradition, usually showing [...]
Best Places to eat in Brighton’s North Laine
For those of you, who aren’t familiar with Brighton, allow me to provide you with a quick overview. Situated on the South Coast of England, Brighton is often referred to as London by the sea. What was once an ancient fishing village has transformed over time into a bustling seaside city, proving popular for all [...]
What I Learned While Volunteering Abroad
When I graduated school, like many of my generation, I had no idea where I wanted to go. No aspirations on what I wanted to be. A friend suggested that volunteering abroad teaching English as a foreign language could help me get away from my problems and get a fresh perspective on things. I had [...]
The Many Charms of a Seaside Getaway to Brighton, England
The south of England is full of seaside resorts as well as peaceful, country hideaways. Perhaps the most popular is the seaside town of Brighton, one of the cultural hotspots of the south of England as well as being a popular holiday destination for all ages. As well as being home to the famous Brighton [...]
The World’s Most Beautiful Vineyards
The World’s Five Most Beautiful Vineyards A holiday to a wine resort is one sure-fire way of guaranteeing a good time. Wine inexplicably tastes better when you’re drinking it whilst admiring the vines that created it. Of course, with good wine, comes good food and luxurious accommodation. And then there’s the educational aspect of [...]
Take The Kids On A Fossil Hunting Adventure In Great Britain
Prehistoric Britain – Great places to take the kids fossil hunting If you’re looking for a bit of a different family outing next summer, why not go fossil hunting? The UK is absolutely packed to the rafters with fossils and it isn’t just trained archaeologists that can go hunting for them – you too can [...]
