One thing that always strikes me about planning travel in Germany is that there are so many medium-sized towns to explore. Every German city or town is a little different, and visiting some that are not too high on the typical tourist’s agenda can give you a more authentic experience, I think. Recently we spent [...]
When I wrote up our top Berlin tips recently I discovered I’ve never posted about one of my favourite things to do in Berlin, visiting the Haus am Checkpoint Charlie. While I find the actual Checkpoint Charlie site now a little tacky – you can have your photo taken there with actor-guards, for a price [...]
One of the most pleasant spots you’ll come across when exploring Pula attractions is the ancient core of the town’s main square. Also known as Forum, this square has been the centre of town activity since the 1st century. The Forum was an important religious and administrative address during the Roman era. Remnants from the [...]
In preparation for my talk at TBEX Europe on 5 November 2010, I’ve been pondering what defines a successful travel blog. From a personal perspective, I came to the conclusion that it depends on the type of blog (which I covered in my “The Future of the Travel Blog” presentation) and the aims of the [...]
I should not be allowed to drink European beer. There, now we’ve got that out of the way, I’m going to tell you all about some of the best London bars in which to drink European beer. Even though I shouldn’t. I shouldn’t because it’s sometimes so darn strong it makes me fall over and [...]
Architecture lovers who find themselves in Copenhagen will no doubt head for one of the city’s most stunning architectural sites, Grundtvig’s Church. If you’ve not heard of it, you’ll want to visit as soon as you take one look at a photograph. As one of the largest churches in Denmark as the biggest art structure [...]
When in comes to the various port-cities in northern France most people think they are just ferry ports: places where they disembark and embark. But, there is always a lot more to these ports than the ferry terminals. Karen has already written about things to do in Calais and I about Boulogne-sur-mer’s attractions. Following the [...]
The far eastern part of Turkey, close to the border with Iran and Armenia holds many attractions. From the snow covered volcanic cone of Mount Ararat, Turkey’s highest mountain, to the vast expanse of Lake Van with its (rumored) monster and Akdamar island to many important historical sites, not to mention the very different and [...]
The postcard-perfect town of Kotor in Montenegro is an ideal place to visit. While you are there and wandering the lovely cobblestone streets, you will be certain to notice the ruins of the St. John castle walls that stretch far above the old town. For a small fee, you can climb these walls and enjoy [...]
I used to hate looking at pictures. I always felt like I was being forced into moments that weren’t mine. A strange sense of voyeurism that was thrust upon me. Of course, this was before digital cameras were pervasive and when phones were used to call people. You know, way back when – like the [...]
