Europe is know for its many speciality foods, but you might not realise that the various European countries have several popular liquors (or liqueurs, I never know for sure). Of course, souvenir shops in the various tourist hotspots, as well as the airports, carry plenty of the stock, but I thought I’d point out my [...]
Ryanair launch flights from Edinburgh to the Croatian coastal city of Zadar on 1 April 2009. The flights will operate twice a week on Wednesdays and Sundays. I found a return flight for £20 flying out on 13 May and returning on 20 May 2009. Zadar by stefan42 I’ll be on the inaugural flight from [...]
Turtles are a big deal on the Greek island of Zakynthos where I visit my sister every year. Zakynthos is home to the loggerhead turtle, Caretta Caretta and their nesting sites on the beaches in the bay of Laganas are protected. But there’s controversy too, in turtle-paradise and the building and development of land nearby [...]
Very seldom is a town of less than 7,000 people in the middle of Sweden described as a must-see destination. But Vadstena, with its mix of cultural history and natural beauty, is a town worth seeing. Vadstena is most famous for being the home of Vadstena Castle and Vadstena kloster. Vadstena Abbey is based on [...]
With spring around the corner, my favourite gardens in Germany have sprung to mind – the Bluehendes Barock in the town of Ludwigsburg, just north of Stuttgart. This is a huge park including incredible gardens of all kinds, plus a fairy tale garden that any German kid from the area remembers visiting as a child. [...]
If you’re planning a trip to Norway, be sure to save some time for the Flamsbana. The Flamsbana is a green carriage train that runs from the mountain station of Myrdal, down a stunning Valley, to the village of Flam. This 20km route carved along the valley is one of the steepest lines on [...]
I know we all want to have a great trip but it’s wise to be aware of potential pitfalls and hazards. But don’t fret, it’s obvious that to have the best time when travelling that we need to be in top condition and stay this way. As usual, a small degree of organisation coupled to [...]
The city of Ronda in Andalucia is one of the most ancient cities in Spain. It’s situated in the north western corner of the Malaga province. We visited Ronda during our reccy trip of southern Spain, on a well deserved day off from the property search. I have to say we were really impressed by [...]
Well, the days are starting to get longer, the spring flowers have sprung, and despite a few flurries here and there, it is feeling distinctively like spring here in Europe. Now’s the time to start thinking about your next European holiday – often good airfare deals and hotel discounts can be had this time of [...]
Valencia is the third largest city in Spain and is the perfect place for a long weekend or city-break with something for everyone to enjoy. There are many art galleries and museums to enjoy but here are three that we visited which give you a glimpse of different sides Spanish and Valencian life and culture. [...]
