A quintessential corner of Canada in British Columbia
Out for a walk in the Great Bear Rainforest – image CTC I’m going on a bear hunt – (with camera only of course!) Wide open spaces. spectacular wildlife, exciting sports, contemporary architecture,...
View ArticleFood and drink trends 2015: infographic
Food and Drink Trends What is in and what is out in the world of food and drink? Umami seems to be on everyone’s lips as are ‘artisan beers’. Food and drink trends vary almost as much as fashion. I...
View ArticleThe sights, sounds and sensations of an evening in Jerez
Footsteps trot closer then receding along a narrow street. The stirring lament of a passionate singer, the staccato thrumming of a guitar, children laughing, the ping of a wine glass chinking another,...
View ArticleBecome a Parisian during your trip to Paris
When it comes to Paris, the most romantic city in the world, you probably want to know everything about it. No doubt you’d love to grasp the authenticity of its secrets, enjoying your trip through the...
View ArticleSunset at Polkerris Beach in Cornwall
There’s something essentially English about a beach in Cornwall. Maybe it’s in our DNA to hanker after a curvaceous bay with rocky pools brimming with sealife, a goldne beach on which to create...
View ArticleEnjoy 24 hours in Vancouver, Canada
Art Deco Marine Building Vancouver Quite possibly the most beautiful Art Deco building in the world is in Vancouver. The Marine Building was opened in 1930 and bought by the Guinness family. The walls...
View ArticleGet into the festive spirit at Liverpool Christmas Market
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas … With only a few days to go, there are festive decorations in every city, town and village throughout the country. Christmas cards keep landing on the mat;...
View Article‘Peace of Eden’ in the Bohemian Paradise
Gazing up through enormous sandstone walls carved into fluid waves, at the distant branches of enormous trees, it feels as if you’re in another world. A world where dryads, trolls, nymphs, dwarves and...
View ArticleTasty fun at Kendal Festival of Food
“We’re so excited. This year’s food and drink festival is jam-packed with sensational and varied food producers, chefs, street entertainment, master classes, cookery demos and unusual events. There...
View Article5 special places in Britain for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day In the UK the day we now call Mother’s Day, was originally known as Mothering Sunday, is a holiday celebrated by Catholic and Protestant Christians in some parts of Europe. It falls on the...
View ArticleBaroque Konopiste Castle in the Czech Republic
Rebuilt on the site of a medieval citadel, the opulent and impressive baroque Konopiste Castle (Konopiště) is in old Bavaria, now the Czech Republic, about 50km SE from Prague. Its most famous owner...
View ArticleQuirky Travel Guide: fun things to do on Aruba
Eagle Beach and Palapa Tree Famous for its white sands and sunshine, Aruba is popular with couples, honeymooners, families and visitors of all ages looking for a relaxing holiday or action-packed...
View ArticleEnjoy 24 hours in Calgary, Alberta
Calgary Stampede Sign The large red sign on the highway summed it all up; ‘Horses always have Right of Way. It’s a Stampede Thing’. The Calgary Stampede is Calgary’s USP. Billed as the Largest Outdoor...
View ArticleA rippa of a day in Margaret River, Australia
Canoeing on the Margaret River “It’s a rippa of day. Hope you’re enjoying yourselves. It’s so beautiful here and hardly anyone ever does this.” Apparently ‘a rippa of a day‘ means ‘absolutely...
View Article5 Reasons to choose Crete for your Summer Holiday
The summer holidays are fast approaching and with so many beautiful holiday destinations to visit, it can be overwhelming and difficult to choose. One of the most popular destinations for travelling is...
View ArticleThe Langdale Valley, majestic heart of the Lake District World Heritage Site
The hard work and commitment of a great many people has paid off and the Lake District World Heritage site now joins other renowned UNESCO WHO places such as the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador, Uluru...
View Article‘Peace of Eden’ in the Bohemian Paradise
Gazing up through enormous sandstone walls carved into fluid waves, at the distant branches of enormous trees, it feels as if you’re in another world. A world where dryads, trolls, nymphs, dwarves and...
View ArticleTasty fun at Kendal Festival of Food
“We’re so excited. This year’s food and drink festival is jam-packed with sensational and varied food producers, chefs, street entertainment, master classes, cookery demos and unusual events. There...
View Article5 places in Britain for a very special Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day In the UK the day we now call Mother’s Day, was originally known as Mothering Sunday, is a holiday celebrated by Catholic and Protestant Christians in some parts of Europe. It falls on the...
View ArticleBaroque Konopiste Castle in the Czech Republic
Rebuilt on the site of a medieval citadel, the opulent and impressive baroque Konopiste Castle (Konopiště) is in old Bavaria, now the Czech Republic, about 50km SE from Prague. Its most famous owner...
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