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What is a European River Boat like?

February 24, 2014 By Tony Page

European river boats

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...]

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Vuokatti, Finland’s best ski resort? The Finns say so!

March 8, 2020 By Jess Amy Dixon

Finland Best Ski Resort

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...]

Filed Under: Destinations Tagged With: climbing wall, cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, Finland, ice-skating, indoor golf, northern lights, ski resort, skiing, sledging, snowmobile, snowshoe trekking, snowtubing, Vuokatti

Vibrant Valencia – much more than paella…

November 12, 2019 By Sarah Humphreys

Paella valenciana

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...]

Filed Under: Destinations Tagged With: City of Arts and Sciences, paella, Spain, VALENCIA

Cambridge: A Vibrant City for Everyone, Not Just Students

June 18, 2018 By Susmita Sengupta

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...]

Filed Under: Destinations Tagged With: Cambridge, cambridge attractions, how to get to cambridge, Kings College, University of Cambridge, visit cambridge

Palermo Sizzles with Culture, Art, History and Gastronomy

March 30, 2018 By Sarah Humphreys

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...]

Filed Under: Destinations Tagged With: culture capital 2018, Palermo, palermo attractions, Sicily

Görlitz, also known as Görliwood

March 7, 2017 By Helen Page

Görlitz historical centre

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...]

Filed Under: Destinations Tagged With: gorlitz, görlitz attractions, görlitz hotels, görliwood, how to get to görlitz, Saxony

L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue – nicknamed the Venice of Provence

February 22, 2017 By Helen Page

L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue

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...]

Filed Under: Destinations Tagged With: Avignon, l'isle-sur-la-sorgue, luberon villages, Provence, vaucluse

Fontaine-de-Vaucluse – the Phenomenal Source of the Sorgue

February 11, 2017 By Helen Page

Fontaine-de-Vaucluse

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...]

Filed Under: Destinations Tagged With: fontaine-de-vaucluse, largest spring in france, petrarch, sorgue river source, vaucluse département

On Top of Germany at Zugspitze

February 3, 2017 By Helen Page

Wetterstein mountain range

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...]

Filed Under: Destinations Tagged With: garmisch-partenkirchen, highest mountain in germany, top of germany, zugspitze

Gordes – “Most Beautiful Village in France”?

November 18, 2016 By Tony Page

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...]

Filed Under: Destinations Tagged With: eglise saint-firmin, gordes, gordes attractions, gordes castle, visit gordes

Gordes – The Jewel of the Luberon

November 11, 2016 By Helen Page

Gordes, 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...]

Filed Under: Destinations Tagged With: eglise saint-firmin, gordes, gordes attractions, gordes castle, visit gordes

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