Of legends, forklores and the Rhine Siren: The Rhine river is steeped in myths, sagas, legends, forklore and fairytales and the many castles along the Rhine hold tales of historical and political events, medieval battles, military conflicts and knights brandishing swords. The Lorelei … [Read more...]
St-Paul de Vence | Provence – France
St-Paul de Vence, a painter's destination: As we approached this picturesque fortified hilltop village of St-Paul de Vence, it’s easy to see why this landscape was a favourite subject for artists in the past. If, like me, you can't paint to save your life, then the next best thing to do to try … [Read more...]
Monte Carlo – Monaco
From Grand Casino to Grand Prix to Tour de France: First it was the Grand Casino that brought the wealthy to Monte Carlo, then it was the Monaco Grand Prix, and now it is the Tour de France. The tour peddles off from one of the smallest countries in Europe, covering only 195 hectares of … [Read more...]
Monet’s House and Garden – Giverny
Standing in Monet's Garden is like being in a Monet Print: Claude Monet, as many would know, is known to be the founder of Impressionism, a term which was coined from the title of his painting Impression Sunrise, "Soleil Levant". A visit to Monet's home and garden will take you into the the … [Read more...]
Chester’s Roman heritage – Chester
Chester and its impressive Rows: When you arrive in Chester town centre, the first thing that strikes you is how different this town is to other English towns. One of Chester's most impressive sights being the Rows is there to greet you - the two-tier shopping galleries which date from the … [Read more...]
Oxford University – Oxford
Exploring Oxford and Oxford University: Oxford is world famous for its prestigious and exclusive university, but you don't have to be a scholar to appreciate this magnificent place. A city of tall 'dreaming spires', Oxford is a very popular tourist destination. Set against the Cherwell and Isis … [Read more...]
A Visit to Bath
Exploring Bath A visit to Bath is like a journey back in time to the elegance of the Georgian period. This World Heritage Site is set in the picturesque countryside and is one of England’s most beautiful destinations. Bath owes its importance to its hot springs which is quite unique in … [Read more...]
Tour Route of London | London Walking Tour
London's premier walking trail:the Jubilee Walkway London is a great city for sightseeing on foot - if the weather is fine that is! There are many tourist attractions within close proximity of each other and many visitors would have pounded the pavements to Buckingham Palace and Westminster, … [Read more...]
Amsterdam to Budapest river cruise + Gallipoli Dawn Service
Gallipoli Dawn Service River Cruise: The ANZAC Day dawn service at Gallipoli has become a very popular event and each year the crowds at Gallipoli get bigger and bigger. In the past, it was the older generation who were interested in participating in this special remembrance ceremony, but … [Read more...]
River Boat – Latest Developments
River Cruising gets Better and Better: In his recent update on riverboats, Tony's assessment was that Scenic Tours had taken the lead over other river cruise operators with regard to the size and features of their new riverboat staterooms. Until recent times, a stateroom with a French balcony … [Read more...]
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