Archive for: January 2008

London Heathrow Airport’s new Terminal 5 is due to open on March 27.  Trials are currently on the way to test the different processes in the terminals such as signage, check in, security, baggage systems and arrivals, and …

Torre de Belem or Belem Tower sits at the mouth of the Tagus and guards the entrance to the city. It is another iconic monument on …

The Padrao dos Descobrimentos, Monument to the Discoveries, was built in 1960 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the death …

When considering holiday destinations where the dollar is still well respected, Portugal comes to mind.  Portugal has been in the news …

The Rialto Bridge and the nearby markets are a great place to stroll around and also to shop for gifts and souvenirs.  In the past, this …

Haggis is hot news this week with reports that exports of Scotland’s fabled dish are under threat as young people are no longer …

If the weakness of the USD or any other currency is causing you anxiety about planning your next holiday, why not think of a …

Carnival of Venice 2008 kicks off this Friday.  This 10-day annual event organized by the Commune di Venezia brings fun, …

For years now, we’ve heard the City of Venice complain about the hordes of tourists that invade and crowd out their beautiful city.  The …

River cruising is a very romantic and intimate way to travel and see the world and if you’ve been on a European river cruise, you’ll understand exactly what I mean.   Just a cruise down the Rhine will take …