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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Sunny Sorrento – A Perfect Base to Explore Southern Italy
Sorrento makes a perfect base to explore the beauty of southern Italy. Here are the top 5 places to easily visit from Sorrento. The world is a smaller and more accessible place these days and we are reaching more destinations with ease. It's intriguing to experience...
A Guide to the Best Christmas Markets in the UK
If you are looking for something unique this Christmas but really don’t fancy slogging it out on Oxford Street, why not enjoy your shopping with some of these magical festive experiences at the best Christmas Markets in the UK. London Southbank This market always offers a festive...
Discover The 10 Most Beautiful Cities of Spain
Spain is surrounded on three sides by water – the Atlantic Ocean, the Cantabrian Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. It was conquered by the Moors who have left Spain with a fine Moorish architectural legacy. Enviably there are more beautiful cities in Spain than any...
Popular Ways For Travellers To Work in France
Popular work opportunities in France for adventurous language travellers If you’re travelling to France as a student from an EU country, you will also have the option of finding work while you’re there. All EU nationals can find employment in France and obtain residence permits if...
Exploring Top Paris Sites in the Iconic 7th and 8th Arrondissement
Paris, often called the City of Lights, has a number of iconic attractions to visit. The 7th and 8th arrondissement are home to the famous Champs-Élysées, the Invalides as well as the Eiffel Tower. Even if you have already been to Paris once, it is...
Discover Umbria – The Beauty of Tuscany Without The Crowds
Known as ‘the green heart of Italy’ Umbria is less trodden than its much talked about neighbour, Tuscany. Yet Umbria offers a relaxing alternative without the crowds and expensive tourist prices with an equally impressive array of rich cultural and historical centres, edible treasures and...
Castles, Vineyards and Bike Trails – Life Is Good Along The Mosel River Germany
When my husband and I first moved to Germany we searched for that typical German town with 'gingerbread houses' and an old mystical feel to it. After realizing most of that was in Bavaria, hours away from our house in Rheinland Pfalz, we stumbled upon...
5 Rookie Mistakes To Avoid in Amsterdam
Amsterdam for Amateurs: How to Stay Safe When you think about cities where “anything goes,” chances are Amsterdam is among the first that comes to mind. Amsterdam tends to be far more lax when it comes to drug use, prostitution and other activities compared to other...
Discover Seductive, Secluded, Salento Italy
Discover the charm and beauty of Salento - Italy's less touristy vacation destination Salento is the southernmost region in Italy’s fashionable boot and is loved by Italians for its beautiful weather, long sandy beaches, delicious food, charming classical towns and vibrant festivals. As it’s only in...
Costa Del Sol – Spain’s Ideal Destination For Couples of All Ages
Costa Del Sol – The Ideal Destination For Couples Every year for as long as I can remember my partner and I have responded to the question of where we'll be heading on our summer holidays in the same way. It's the Costa Del Sol for...
Lonely Planet Offers Free “Best of” Travel Apps
All of my favorites are included! Just in time for the new iPhone 5, free apps for the very 'best of ' are being offered free of charge for Barcelona, London, New York, Paris, and Rome by Lonely Planet, one the most respected travel publishers...
Guide To The Edinburgh Fringe – The World’s Largest Arts Festival
As the world’s largest arts festival, The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is one of the most important and entertaining collections of theatre, comedy and performance art in the world. The Edinburgh Fringe is one of my personal highlights of the cultural calendar in the UK, and...
Britain’s Best French Bistros – A Taste of France in the UK
The UK is home to every kind of food you can imagine and Bistros are a prime example of this rule. Bistros typically have a relaxed, calm atmosphere and serve really good French food. They are a meeting point between French cuisine, and slow, chilled...
London’s Vintage Fashion Scene & Top Hipster Hangouts
Here's Your Guide To A Vintage Day Out in Paradise (aka London) Vintage Fashion, Markets, Streets and Hipster Hangouts...
Wander The Prosecco Road in North-East Italy For A Bubbly Good Adventure
An Introduction To The Prosecco Road in Northeast Italy. There was a time when Prosecco wine would be the drink of choice of only a few fortunate Italian northerners, a common presence at the end of their meals or to celebrate special occasions. But with exports...