At the heart of Moscow, this famous square is surrounded by top Moscow attractions. You may wish to look at places to stay near Red Square, especially if you’re only in Moscow for a short time. Starting at one end of Red Square is the fascinating St Basil’s Cathedral (pictured), a place you’ll want to [...]
The largest port in Europe, Rotterdam is situated on the banks of the river Nieuwe Maas. Due to its location, Rotterdam has become a commercial hub for petrochemical and shipping industries. So if you have seen the Rotterdam architecture and the windmills, its time to take the Spido Cruise trip to explore the harbour. The Rotterdam [...]
Grožnjan is one of my favourite stops in Croatia, particularly in the warm months, when the artists are at work. The town is best seen ducking in and out of studios and galleries, and shopping is one of the most enjoyable things to do in Grozhjan.. My tips for Groznjan shopping. Jewellery – There are [...]
One of the most famous women of Seville lives in a small church a few minutes from downtown Seville. While many people outside of Spain may not know who she is, this beautiful woman brings tears and celebrations across the entire city when she passes through. She’s not a famous actress, singer, or royalty – [...]
When I go on holiday, I like a bit of a mix. I love going off the usual track. I adore exploring new places and I will choose somewhere that isn’t ‘the norm’. But I also love being a tourist. And I hate the snobbery around it. Things become touristy because they’re good. They’re interesting. [...]
I found myself in a series of seemingly random and inexplicable Google searches – you know the ones, that go from this to that to the next…and I saw an entry about Europe’s longest street. Investigating further, I found not one…but several of Europe’s longest streets. What is it with Europe’s fascinate to dispute nearly [...]
On a day trip from Heraklion to the traditional mountain village of Achlada, located approx. 25 km west, I discovered how luxury and the protection of the environment can go beautifully hand in hand by a visit to the Mourtzanakis Residence. Eco tourism has come a long way from being rather basic and more associated [...]
The small city of Tivoli to the west of Rome, once an important stop on the “Grand Tour” of Europe, is today a bedroom community of Rome, yet it still maintains its distinct character. It makes a wonderful Rome day trip, either by car or with frequent trains leaving from Rome’s Tiburtina train station. My [...]
Paris, like any major European city, never fails to surprise and delight. On a recent trip to the Musée Marmottan (which has the largest collection in the World of paintings by Claude Monet – including the painting that gave rise to the term Impressionism), I all but stumbled upon a dis-used railway line that is [...]
Helsingør (or if we are going to be a bit Shakespearian, Elsinore), Denmark is home to the castle setting of Hamlet – Kronborg. Despite the Shakespearian claim to fame, there is very little tourist gimmicks referencing Hamlet. Considering the long history of the castle, the fact that it is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, [...]
