In any Moscow touristy spot – I think for me it was on a Moskva River cruise – you’re bound to hear the Scorpions song “Winds of Change”. Once I’d heard that famous line “Follow the Moskva/Down to Gorky Park” I realised I had to visit Gorky Park before I left Moscow. You can easily [...]

Rotterdam, Europe’s largest port, has a comparatively modern architecture and feel, having been rebuilt after bombing during the second World War. Housing the NAI (Netherlands Architecture Institute), the city boasts of some wonderful architecture, the most intriguing of which is the Kubus woningen (Dutch for Cube Houses). It’s my tip for a must see Rotterdam attraction. Designed by the famous Dutch architect [...]

Rovinj is one of the most popular towns along the Croatian coast, a top European destination on all counts. In the summer the tiny streets of Rovinj (and the marina) are packed with tourists, which is why I took to the town on the quieter May-day weekend. Even from a distance, you can see the [...]

For anyone who has been to Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia, you don’t need to be convinced of the beauty and wonder of this park in the middle of Croatia. For those who have never heard of  Plitvice, it’s lakes and waterfalls make it a must-see stop in Croatia. The 16 lakes in this [...]

Admittedly, it’s an obsession when I travel: I always want to see a city from up high. I love to get the feel for a place, understand the layout and geography. When I understand the blueprint of a city from high above, I start to feel more like a local than a tourist glued to [...]

Barcelona is world renowned as the location of several major colourful and exciting annual fiestas or festivals.   These major tourist events are spread out throughout the year making it very practical to arrange a holiday or short trip to coincide with one of these events that can add enormously to a visitors enjoyment of this [...]