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Rendez-vous in the gardens of Brittany

Sarah Edge — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:30:21 +0000

Meet the green-fingered gardeners behind the scenes of some of Brittany’s most beautiful gardens that are highlighted for one week in June. Some of the spaces can only be seen during this three-day window. In total Brittany has 113 gardens, some of which have been awarded special status by the French authorities.

How to visit Highgate Cemetery, London

Sarah Edge — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:00:11 +0000

Visiting a cemetery in London may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but there are more than 850 famous people buried in Highgate, ranging from the grandfather of communism Karl Marx to author of the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Douglas Adams. Although the majority of plots were bought up in the Victorian era, burials [...]

Shopping in Camden, London

Sarah Edge — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 11:00:45 +0000

People passing Camden Market, London, will have noticed building work going on, and on, and on, it seems, but the end result should mean more for off-the-wall shoppers. The end of 2009 should see a multi-storey arcade of additions to Camden Markets indoor and a fresh outdoor series of stalls. An artist’s impression on display [...]

The Best Burlesque Shows in London

Sarah Edge — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:00:07 +0000

Burlesque has been en vogue as long as the legs on Marilyn Manson’s former squeeze, Dita Von Teese, but male burlesque nights??? London is the first city in Europe to offer the likes of Dickon Savage, Tony Love and Lord Dashwood in the male tournaments of tease. Working men Amateurs and professional strippers go boylesque [...]

4 Tips for Driving the Italian Riviera

Sarah Edge — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:00:03 +0000

Driving holidays are becoming more popular for the independence they afford, but this kind of touring comes at a price. Hiring a car for a week is not cheap, but corners can be cut, by renting a manual over an automatic and cutting the time it takes to the minimum of two to three days. [...]

Rendez-vous in the gardens of Brittany, France

Sarah Edge — Sat, 30 May 2009 13:00:21 +0000

Meet the green-fingered gardeners behind the scenes of some of Brittany’s most beautiful gardens that are highlighted for one week only in the French region from June 5th to 7th. Some of the spaces can only be seen during this three-day window. In total Brittany has 113 gardens, some of which have been awarded special [...]

Top 5 things to do in Blackpool

Sarah Edge — Mon, 04 May 2009 12:36:05 +0000

Popular with stag and hen parties as well as families seeking a fun sea-side experience, Blackpool boasts the largest tower in the UK, the tallest rollercoaster and the most light bulbs. 1. Blackpool Tower Although it is less grandiose than the Eiffel Tower, this wrought-iron structure has kept tourists flocking to Blackpool since its construction [...]

Discover Belleville, a secret art quarter in Paris

Sarah Edge — Sat, 02 May 2009 09:00:27 +0000

Tramp the Champs Elysées, scale the Eiffel Tower and jostle in the Louvre if you will, but do not leave Paris without visiting the picture-perfect prefecture of Belleville. As the name suggests, it is a beautiful town. Great view Set high up from the 20th arrondissement, a breathtaking walk uphill from the Metro station of [...]

How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin

Sarah Edge — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 22:00:52 +0000

Get to the heart of the party for Saint Patrick’s Day by booking a hotel in Dublin for five days. Each year there are free celebrations across the city, with a special focus on Merrion Square. The central point of the city hosts a fun fair, puppets and circus acts during this year’s Saint Patrick’s [...]

Top 5 Strange Statues in Liverpool

Sarah Edge — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:22:26 +0000

Artwork in Liverpool ranges from the weird to the wonderful – all with tales to tell. 1. Super Lamb Banana This wacky, yellow half-lamb, yes, half-banana appeared outside the Baltic Fleet Public House in 1998. It was designed by Japanese artist Taro Chiero in an apparent link between Liverpool’s traditional banana and lamb imports and [...]

Find Romance in London

Sarah Edge — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:04:20 +0000

There’s no need to have a Brigit Jones moment on February 14th in London. Say “no” to songs like All By Myself and a bottle of wine with the couch and “yes” to events that will make it easier to meet Mr or Mrs Right. Speed date The law of probability is an amazing thing, [...]

Where to go on Valentine’s Day outside London

Sarah Edge — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:00:03 +0000

Whisk Valentines outside London on February 14th. Cupid’s arrow flies on a Saturday this year and these romantic city breaks are less than an hour’s train ride away from England’s capital. Valentine on a Vespa Valentines can go on a tour of the countryside around the English seaside town of Brighton on a Vespa scooter [...]

The Secret History of The Royal Horseguards Hotel

Sarah Edge — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 09:00:36 +0000

From its exterior, The Royal Horseguards Hotel - a white building based on the design of a French chateau – could easily be mistaken for another 5-star hotel on the banks of the River Thames in London, but it is the secrets inside that count. Legendary Hotel Guests Ever seen the mustachioed man on the [...]

How to Avoid Venice Pigeon Threat

Sarah Edge — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:00:16 +0000

Venice, Italy has stood the test of time through several invasions and world wars, but now its distinct architecture is being threatened by pigeons. The authorities have had to act as the birds and their droppings have been jeopardizing city structures and tourism. Pigeon poo threatens leaning tower It may not quite be the Leaning [...]

Scariest theme parks in Europe

Sarah Edge — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 09:00:01 +0000

Germany has more theme parks than any other country in Europe with 20 hair-raising ways to spend a day, according to Theme Park Vision. France comes second with 11 parks followed by the UK, which reportedly has ten. Here are three of the scariest amusement parks in Europe : 1. Alton Towers in the UK [...]

6 Budget Tips for Ski Holidays

Sarah Edge — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:53:46 +0000

As the economic downturn spreads gloom over bank accounts in Europe, take heart in these tips that can make ski breaks less expensive. 1. Romania is cheapest Romania has some of the cheapest ski breaks, with a package trip in Poiana Brasov going from £200. Slovakia and Bulgaria are great places for people holding the [...]

Top 3 Haunted Places in London

Sarah Edge — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 08:00:56 +0000

Get spooked in London by visiting the site of mass graves underneath London Bridge. Dare to enter the Dungeon, which gives visitors a playful glimpse of the city in historic times? Tread the steps of kings, queens and traitors who were imprisoned in the Tower of London then executed. One of the famous residents of [...]

Flashpack in Paris at Hotel Mama Shelter

Sarah Edge — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 08:00:25 +0000

The French term ‘bobo’ could not be more fitting for this place. Bobo is word used to describe something that is cross between bourgeois and bohemian. Mama Shelter in Belleville is two strikes in one for flashpackers looking for a different place to crash in Paris. Founders from Club Med The Trigano family know what [...]

Start the New Year skiing, sliding & skating in Manchester

Sarah Edge — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:00:52 +0000

Manchester may be the wettest city in England, but this winter it is the snowiest with more than just ice rinks on offer in the capital of cool. Ski slope in Manchester The £31 million Chill Factor is the first indoor ski slope in the northwest of England, opening its doors in November 2007. The [...]

Extreme Sport in Chamonix Mont Blanc

Sarah Edge — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:00:41 +0000

Warm up this winter by getting the adrenaline pumping in Chamonix Mont Blanc, France. Huskie-mushing, icefall climbing and diving under the ice and into the eerie depths of Lake Montriond are kilometers away from this picturesque town. Dog Sledding Become the White Witch out of the Chronicles of Narnia by driving a sleigh led by [...]