Tucked away at the foot of Italy, Sicily is nevertheless the largest region of Italy and it is also the third most densely populated. Whilst Sicily has made a lot of headlines in the past due to its fierce mafia connections and everyone has heard of the rumblings of Mount Etna, the island has a … [Read more...]
Getting to Bicester Village by Train | Designer Shopping
Train travel to Bicester Village is a breeze: Having just travelled to Bicester Village by train from London we can advise that the process is quite easy and straightforward. The train networks in England are operated by different companies and Chiltern Railways operate services to Bicester North … [Read more...]
Belem Tower – an iconic monument on Lisbon’s waterfront
A symbol of Portugal's great era of expansion: Torre de Belem or Belem Tower sits at the mouth of the Tagus and guards the entrance to the city. It's another of Lisbon's iconic attractions on the Lisbon waterfront. Belem Tower was built as a fortress in the middle of the Tagus in 1515-21 and … [Read more...]
Lisbon Sightseeing | Monument to the Discoveries
Portugal's early discoverers stand prominently at the waterfront: We were taught about Vasco da Gama and his early discoveries at school, but during those days I found the history lessons pretty dry and hard going. Between the heat of the afternoon tropical sun, our non-airconditioned classrooms, … [Read more...]
How to Get your Tax Refund at Rome Fiumicino Airport
The Process for claiming your Tax Refund at Rome Fiumicino Airport: There are lots of advice on the internet on the process to follow to get your VAT refund at Rome Fiumicino Airport. From our experience at Rome Fiumicino Airport Terminal 3, things have changed a little. Note: The Customs … [Read more...]
Sagra dell’uva – Marino’s Grape Festival, Rome
Will another miracle happen at the Festa dell Uva: The little hill-top medieval castle town of Marino is just forty-minutes from the centre of Rome and is one of the towns which make up the Castelli Romani region, Frascati being probably the best known of them. This wine-growing region was … [Read more...]
Angelina Has The Best Hot Chocolate in Paris…
Angelina Has A reputation for the Best Hot Chocolate in Paris: Here’s a little secret for lovers of hot chocolate. If you’re wondering around the Jardin de Tuileries or visiting the Louvre, plan on a visit to Angelina whose legendary hot chocolate has made this place so famous with locals and … [Read more...]
Single and Seeking the Prospect of Romance….?
150 years of Matchmaking in Lisdoonvarna: If you're single and are looking for love and romance, why not join thousands of Irishmen and women at the Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival in County Clare this September and early October. Lisdoonvarna is one of Europe's biggest singles events and … [Read more...]
La Maison Stohrer – A Patisserie Rich with History
La Maison Stohrer - A Patisserie Whose History is as rich as its Desserts: The French are famous as pastry chefs and if you have a sweet tooth and a love of history, you’ll want to make tracks for La Maison Stohrer on your Paris holiday. Situated at 51, rue Montorgueil in Paris' 2nd … [Read more...]
A Passion for Porcini
Food in Rome: Hooked on Porcini: Reading a recipe in the papers this morning reminds me that the Porcini season is here. Once you've had a taste of fresh porcini mushrooms, it stays with you forever and just the mention of it is enough to send a thousand thrills to your taste buds. Porcini … [Read more...]
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