Rome Sightseeing from a different perspective: We don't really think of river cruising on our Rome holidays, but you actually can do sightseeing cruises on the Tiber River. Cruising down the Tiber River allows you to see Rome from a different perspective. The following are a couple of cruises you can do: Hop-on Hop-Off Tiber River Cruise This cruise allows you to explore Rome sights along the route of the Tiber River. The cruise is between Tiberina Island and Cavour Bridge and you'll be … [Read more...]
Sanctuary of Fatima and the Secret
August 5, 2009 by
Sanctuary of Fatima - a Pilgrimage Destination The Sanctuary of Fátima is an intensely religious place and matches Lourdes in France as a pilgrim’s destination. This small town north of Lisbon has become one of the most visited holy sites in the Christian faith. Hundred of thousands of pilgrims and tourists visit annually and many Catholics come to participate in the celebrations that commemorate the apparitions of Our Lady to the three witnesses of Fátima. The Apparitions Fátima became … [Read more...]
The Salzburg Card – your key to Salzburg attractions
July 31, 2009 by
Salzburg Card - your key to the city of Salzburg The Salzburg Card is the most important card for your sightseeing holiday in Salzburg. It saves you heaps of money and time and allows you to enjoy all of Salzburg's attractions without worrying about the entrance cost of each tourist sight. According to the Salzburg Tourism Authority, the Top 10 sights in Salzburg are: Hohensalzburg Fortress Mozart's Birthplace Mozart's Residence Schloss Hellbrunn and Wasserspeile Salzburg Museum … [Read more...]
There’s more to Verona than the tragic romance of Romeo and Juliet
July 28, 2009 by
There's more to Verona than the tragic love story of Romeo and Juliet: Many travellers make whistle-stop visits to Verona to see the famous Juliet Balcony. However, there's very much more to Verona than just the tragic love story of Romeo and Juliet. After Venice, Verona is the second biggest city in the Veneto region, and one of the most prosperous in northern Italy. Within its historical centre, there are many magnificent and well preserved Roman ruins whose quality is second only … [Read more...]
Enjoy the Romance of Paris on a Seine Dinner Cruise
July 11, 2009 by
Paris, the city of Romance: An essential part of any holiday in Paris is a cruise on the Seine River. The number of river cruise operators and riverboats plying the Seine is evidence of the popularity of this tourist attraction. Cruising down the Seine River on a dinner cruise is a truly romantic and memorable experience. One of our fellow passengers, an eighty year-old lady, says that it's been her life's dream to experience the romance of a Seine river cruise on a Parisian evening. … [Read more...]
Arles, a bastion of Provencal tradition and culture
July 8, 2009 by
Once dubbed The Little Rome in Gaul, Arles was a popular city with Van Gogh and others: When you arrive in Arles, it quickly becomes clear that Van Gogh lived here for a while, although sadly the town folks didn’t show him much appreciation at the time. Things are quite different today, of course. All over town, street stalls try to capitalize on their famous past resident, selling tablecloths, napkins, aprons, etc. with sunflower prints, the subject of Van Gogh's paintings and for which … [Read more...]
The Camargue, where cowboys still roam the land…
July 8, 2009 by
France's Wild Wild West: The Camargue is an interesting region in the South of France, very much like its own separate little country. As you cross into the region, the scenery takes on a huge change. Instead of elegant French chateaux, medieval villages or Roman ruins, you'll see vast stretches of marshes and wetlands, pastures, dunes and the salt flats which make up the Camargue. The Camargue region was designated as a botanical and zoological nature reserve in 1927 and 1970 and this … [Read more...]
Touring Devon and Cornwall
July 6, 2009 by
Exploring the back-roads of Devon and Cornwall: Devon and Cornwall possess miles of magnificent coastline, secluded coves, fishing villages, romantic ancient moorland, soft river estuaries and endless stretches of beaches. Walkers, surfers, sailing buffs and holiday makers who simply want a relaxing break from their hectic world will find this part of England a fascinating place to visit. These two neighbouring counties have a lot to offer holiday makers, but outside of Britain, we do not … [Read more...]
Hot Cross Buns and “The Widow’s Son” – English Pub Names
July 3, 2009 by
Quaint and bizarre English Pub Names and the tales behind them: Lord Moon of the Mall, Queens Head & Artichoke, Pig & Whistle, Olde Trip to Jerusalem and Mad Bishop & Bear - When travelling around England, one of the things that will certainly grab your attention is the unusual names of its pubs - some are quaint, some are amusing and others are just plain bizarre! Having a pint or two at the local watering hole is a very English way of life and there are literally thousands of … [Read more...]
Château de Chenonceau – The King, the wife and the mistress!
July 3, 2009 by
Château de Chenonceau - The Ladies' Castle: A tree-lined avenue marks the start of the grand entrance to Château de Chenonceau. Imagine how grand it must have been when gold-gilded, horse-drawn carriages used to travel along this path, transporting its royal residents to and from the château. Today, us mere mortals had to make our way up the tree-lined avenue on foot. That said, walking did give our legs time to rediscover themselves, after hours of sitting in our not-so-royal … [Read more...]