General Travel

For forty years during the Cold War the continent of Europe was divided. The Communist east and Capitalist west faced each other across the Iron Curtain, a divide that seemed as permanent as it did solid.

This can all seem like a long time… read full article

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Warsaw is more emblematic of a post-war reconstruction metropolis than a city boasting a plethora of sustainable design, yet hidden in the urban fabric are a few inspiring examples of environmentally responsible architecture.

The Warsaw University Library, The Agora Building, and… read full article

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New York is always a city abuzz with excitement and what better time to enjoy the energy that this city has to offer than at Halloween.

New York at Halloween is an absolutely transformed place and you can’t help but… read full article

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In my many conversations with the local Italians here in beautiful Turin, I occasionally learn things that I certainly hadn't read in a guidebook anywhere.

And I should know. I'm one of those travelers that voraciously reads… read full article

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If you’re looking for the perfect destination in which to spoil your partner for the weekend, then you can’t do much better than Edinburgh.

With dramatic scenery, a thriving cultural scene, numerous shopping opportunities and a host of excellent bars and… read full article

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Offering the traveler excellent wines, fine cuisine, and spectacular natural beauty, Chianti is located in the Tuscany region of Italy and is famous for the red wine called by the same name.

There are numerous wineries in the region and many of them are… read full article

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All experienced travelers know that France can be quite a challenge (and highly-enjoyable) to explore because of the numerous interesting destinations one may find.

If you happen to visit France, I very much recommend dropping by its southwestern part which… read full article

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One of the most beautiful parts of the world, and one of the most threatened by climate change and rising sea levels, is the archipelago of the Maldives.

This string of islands, atolls and coral reefs in the middle of the Indian Ocean… read full article

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So what exactly do I mean by Environmentally-Friendly?

Well, this list relates to nations that take the problem of a warming planet very seriously, rather than just their Politicians moaning about it at Global Summits and never taking any practical action. For “Greenies” out there… read full article

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1. Spain

Spain, with its culture, beaches and favourable climate has been for years an almost ubiquitous tourist trap. But all is not rosy in the land of España. Much of the southern parts of the country are… read full article

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As the new reflects the old in Athens, Greece, so the ancient Parthenon is mirrored in the upper construction of the New Acropolis Museum, which opened this past June.

One of the most common criticisms heard about town… read full article

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If you are planning a trip to Vilnius, check out these four curious facts about the Lithuanian capital:

Learn a language on the bus

Vilnius was the first in the world to offer language classes while you travelled on public transport. While you… read full article

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As boring as it sounds, the English Phone Box has become internationally recognised as one of the symbols of Britain, almost as synonymous with London (in Hollywood) as Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.

Yet as the years… read full article

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Planning a trip to Tallinn? Read these curious facts about the Estonian capital:

1. A mouse robbed a bank

Imagine popping to the cash machine to get some money out and finding a half-eaten bank note sliding out of the hole. You’d… read full article

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Amsterdam is making strides where accessible tourism is concerned. The city has made a lot of effort to introduce accessible facilities in major sectors like transport and popular attractions.

Having said that, I should also point out that Amsterdam is still in developmental… read full article

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