A RIVER BOAT IS A SMALL VESSEL BUILT LOW TO FIT UNDER THE RIVER BRIDGES IN EUROPE: A river cruise boat is a relatively small vessel, compared to a cruise ship, with an amazingly low draft (under two metres in normal sailing), able to navigate larger rivers, waterways and inland lakes; the … [Read more...]
Vuokatti, Finland’s best ski resort? The Finns say so!
Voted a top-10 “must experience” ski resort by "Visit Finland" Vuokatti, near Sotkamo in the Kianuu region of central Finland (570km north of Helsinki) is a village, range of 13 hills, and winter sports location. The friendly family who shared our shuttle bus from the airport – and helped to … [Read more...]
Vibrant Valencia – much more than paella…
Valencia: festivals, culture, sport, gastronomy, nightlife... Valencia: Capital of Paella, home to The Holy Grail, boasting sunny beaches where you can swim most of the year round, bursting with funky architecture, this vibrant city is not to be missed. You will soon see why Spain’s third … [Read more...]
Cambridge: A Vibrant City for Everyone, Not Just Students
Cambridge is a world-renowned university city worth taking time over: Cambridge, the city in Cambridgshire, is world famous as the home of the renowned University of Cambridge. Sure there are 31 colleges (yes, 31!) but really Cambridge has so much more to offer. Abundant with stunning … [Read more...]
Palermo Sizzles with Culture, Art, History and Gastronomy
Palermo is the Italian Capital of Culture for 2018: Founded by the Phoenicians, once belonging to the Roman and Byzantine Empires, ruled by the Arabs, the Normans and the Spanish, capital of the Kingdom of Sicily and the Holy Roman Empire for a short time, Palermo has a real mosaic of history. … [Read more...]
Görlitz, also known as Görliwood
Görlitz, the easternmost town in Germany, is hugely popular with film makers: To say that Görlitz is a star of the silver screen is no exaggeration. In spite of its faraway location, Germany's easternmost town is a favourite with film producers. Görlitz has been used as film sets in over 100 … [Read more...]
L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue – nicknamed the Venice of Provence
Unlike the neighbouring hilltop villages of the Luberon, L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is surrounded by water: L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (Island on the Sorgue) is a commune within the Avignon arrondisement of Vaucluse. Unlike the other hilltop villages of the Luberon, L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue sits on flat land. … [Read more...]
Fontaine-de-Vaucluse – the Phenomenal Source of the Sorgue
Fontaine-de-Vaucluse is a small commune with the largest spring in France: Fontaine-de-Vaucluse is a commune in the Vaucluse département in Provence-Alpes-Cotes d'Azur region, best known for its phenomenal spring water. We came here in search of the source of the Sorgue River and found a … [Read more...]
On Top of Germany at Zugspitze
Zugspitze, being the highest mountain in Germany, offers impressive views: At 2,962 metres (9,718 ft) high, Zugspitze is Germany's highest peak. We first set eyes on the mountain last September when we were on top of the Tegelberg, near the town of Füssen. We didn't have time to get to … [Read more...]
Gordes – “Most Beautiful Village in France”?
Perched village gem a short(ish) walk from Abbaye de Sénanque's lavender fields https://youtu.be/7UeAkQqijmc Gordes is often described as the "Jewel of the Luberon" and claims to be "the most beautiful village in France" (well, they would, wouldn't they!). But you have to admit, there's some … [Read more...]
Gordes – Jewel of the Luberon
Gordes is the Most Beautiful Village in France (so they say!): Gordes is one of the most charming and picturesque hilltop villages in the Luberon in Provence. Perched on top of a rocky hill, this imposing village, with its blond stone buildings, has charmed many visitors and inspired many … [Read more...]
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