An hour from Palermo, sits Castel De Tusa. Along the coast (a tiny walk from the train station) is Atelier Sul Mare, the most wonderful hotel I’ve ever had the pleasure of staying in and it has to be one of the best hotels in Sicily. I’m still sad that I ever had to leave. [...]
Europe has some fantastic scenery, without a doubt. The beautiful blue Mediterranean, the incredible architecture of Prague, the snow peaks of Switzerland. Ireland is a green (and wet) paradise in itself, but today I’ve got a great hiking suggestion but only for those with good fitness and good boots: The Cliffs of Croaghaun. So if you’re [...]
If you have an early departure or late arrival at Glasgow International Airport in Scotland, not to be confused with Glasgow Prestwick Airport, you’ll need somewhere to stay close to the airport. To determine the best Glasgow Airport hotels, I’ve only included hotels which are within walking distance to the terminal and receive at least [...]
As the history fan approaches the port of Naxos Town standing on deck the ferry, he or she will rejoice: it can already be seen from a distance that nearly 2000 years of history represented by some stunning monuments, can easily be explored and enjoyed within walking distance of each other. Sure, some legwork is [...]
Like many parents, we’re constantly dragging our children along to art museums. And like many parents, we are accustomed to groans of “Oh no, not another museum!” Museums are starting to realize the importance of courting their future visitors and, as parents, it’s nice to see how many art museums have started to put together [...]
The French island of Corsica is said to be one of the best places to visit in Europe for diving. Partly because the island is also renowned for its golden sandy beaches and crystal clear, blue sea. In striking contrast to this stunning coastline, the island’s interior has some rugged mountains that provide wonderful and [...]
Bring a flashlight. Or if you don’t bring a flashlight, be sure to bring change so you can pay to use one. I didn’t. Instead, I stumbled around an underground casemate trying to use my cell phone for light. It wasn’t the best way to see what was otherwise an incredible exhibition. Under Kronborg Castle, [...]
