Most visitors to the European city of Paris usually take a day trip to the spectacular Palace of Versailles. During peak holiday periods then a visit to Versailles can be quite overwhelming; not only is there so much to see but you can often end up jostling with many other tourists all trying to see [...]

Riddarhuset (the House of Nobility in English) in Stockholm, Sweden is one of those rare destinations in a big European city – off the beaten path while still being located in the center of town. There’s a reason that Riddarhuset in Stockholm is very seldom listed as one of the best places to visit in [...]

Barcelona is a city full of surprises, and I was certainly amazed to head underground in part of the City History Museum of Barcelona and find such a treasure trove. I stumbled across the “Conjunt Monumental Placa Del Rei” (Monumental Ensemble of the Placa Del Rei) without quite meaning to but I was glad I [...]

Roma Pass is an all encompassing tourist card sponsored by the Rome City Council and the Ministry for the Arts and Cultural activities, in collaboration with ATAC, the public transport company.  It offers exciting opportunities to check out the cultural and archaeological heritage of Rome in a cost effective manner. Graphic by Roma Pass Priced at €25, the pass [...]

Right at the edge of Trogir’s Marina stands a sturdy stone structure. The few cars parked around it are dwarfed and the small white gate letting visitors in stands out, a misfit in the stone setting; this week’s Europe travel tip is Trogir’s fifteenth century fortress, Kamerlengo. The Kamerlengo fortress was part of the city’s [...]

While the Costa del Sol in Spain gets all the publicity, there are a number of quiet, beautiful beaches just across the border in Portugal in the Algarve region, located on the south coast of Portugal.  My tip for a relaxing Algarve beach vacation to get away and enjoy the sun and the water is [...]

After really enjoying my visit to the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum when I was in Glasgow for the day in early February 2010, I resolved to return to the city soon. True to my word, I was back in Glasgow for three nights in April 2010.  I always ask for tips on the Europe [...]

I had lunch at Rogano in Glasgow in April 2010. The restaurant is in Exchange Square, just off Buchanan Street, close to Gallery of Modern Art.  With its Art Deco style interior dating from the 1930s, the Rogano is Glasgow’s oldest surviving restaurant. Rogano exterior I did attempt to take some photos of the ocean [...]

I stayed at the 4 star Glasgow Marriott for 3 nights in April 2010, arranged by Hotels.com from their selection of Glasgow hotels. The Marriott is located close to the M8 motorway, around a ten minute walk from Glasgow Central rail station.  The hotel has a large car park which costs £8 per day for [...]

Cable cars, mountain castles and beautiful food. Erice is a must-visit Sicily attraction.