The south of France is a popular holiday destination, for all sorts of reasons, and with very good reason too. It seems the weather is always wonderful, the food out of this world, and there is never enough time. This area of France never fails to surprise and enchant. If you are looking for a [...]
I visited the Kelvingrove Art Gallery Museum in Januarry 2010. It was my first visit after the recent three year restoration of the building. The main entrance leads you straight into the grand Centre Hall. I loved the art deco style ceiling lamps and the decorated ceiling. The Centre Hall at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and [...]
You’d better be quick to grab one of the 6000 £15 Travelodge UK rooms up for grabs for stays. The promotion runs until Friday 5 February but I suspect that the rooms may well sell out before them. With the Half Term holidays approaching this is an opportunity for a cheap family getaway as many [...]
Finns speak Finnish. It makes sense then that the official language of Finland is Finnish. But it is also Swedish. Just about five and a half percent of the population speaks Swedish as their native language. This is not a large amount of the population. Despite this, the street signs in Helsinki are written in [...]
On your next trip to Berlin, one of my top tips is to take a day-trip to visit the castles of Potsdam. Many people overlook this historically significant city when they visit Germany, but Potsdam is a gem that is sure to excite any history buff. The city is located about thirty minutes outside of [...]
The German city of Mannheim is probably not famous for art, but visiting the Kunsthalle Mannheim gallery really is worthwhile. I’ve been planning our next trip to Germany, which will include my mother, and thinking of the best places in Europe to visit, I think it’s one that she’d like to see, and since we’ll [...]
If you are looking for some tranquillity in London, head to the Kensington Palace and Gardens. Here you can catch your thoughts under towering trees and sprawling greenery, and also pack your time with a number of interesting activities. Here are a few reasons why I recommend the Kensington Palace and Gardens. The Palace – [...]
