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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...
Discover Saalbach Austria For Adventurous Holidays In Every Season
Adventurous Saalbach Holidays Deliver Excitement and Beauty in All Seasons Saalbach (also known as Saalbach-Hinterglemm) is a quintessentially beautiful Austrian municipality located near the city of Salzburg that offers some of the most spectacular skiing in Europe and is a wonderful winter holiday destination. However thanks...
Dublin Festival Season – All The Creative Fun You Can Handle
Festival Season in Dublin for 2012 The irreverent city of Dublin is fast becoming a stage for talented musicians, artists, street performers and film makers and as such can now boast a flamboyant line-up of world-class events for Dublin's Festival Season. Whether you’re an avid festival goer...
Rain or Shine, Mystic Connecticut Has Something For Everyone
Rain and Shine, Mystic Connecticut is a great vacation destination for the whole family. Thirty years ago we took our daughter to Mystic Connecticut on vacation. A mere hour and a half from Boston, it was a great destination for a day trip or longer. She...
Island Hopping In Greece – Top Islands For Fun and Romance
Island Hopping In Greece: The Top Must-See Islands A holiday in the Greek Islands is always the right decision, but choosing specific destinations on these ancient shores is no simple task. From the seas that surround them to the islands themselves, each destination has its own...
Paris Cheap Eats – Top 10 Paris Restaurants For A Budget Meal
Top 10 Places To Have Lunch In Paris On A Budget Paris holds a very special place in my heart; the scenery, people and of course the food. Now we all know that a trip to Paris can be expensive. The cost of food on top...
Guide to Free Things To Do in Manchester England
Here's Your Guide to Free Fun Things To Do In Manchester, England Nestled in the hilly industrial conurbation that bisects the North of England, Manchester has a well-deserved reputation as a rough-and-tumble town. During the 18th and 19th centuries, it was a hub of the country's...
Guide To Most-Loved London Antiques Markets
A Guide To The Most Loved London Antiques and Collectable Markets I have always found the history that is connected to everyday objects to be quite fascinating. I love a good story and knowing the history behind the ornaments that I choose to decorate my home...
A Guide To Nordic Cuisine – Copenhagen’s New Visionary Food Movement
Copenhagen's extraordinary new food scene - A guide to Nordic cuisine If someone 10 years ago had told me that Nordic cuisine would be the next big thing I would have laughed. I’ve always believed that you have to be born and raised in Denmark to...
The Enchanting Towns of Lake Garda Italy
A Guide To The Enchanting Towns of Lake Garda Lake Garda in the North of Italy is a popular tourist destination, and for good reason. From the rocky mountainous landscapes surrounding the northern end of the lake, to the rolling vineyards and orchards at the south,...
Where To View The London Olympics For Free
A guide to the best free views of the Olympics With millions of Olympics tickets sold almost instantly to sports fans around the globe, many are left without a chance of seeing the sporting events unfold this summer. However, there are a select number of locations...