General Travel

1. Not bad for wine

It might surprise some of you to hear that Romania is at number 10 in the Top 12 Wine Producers in the World. The Romanians pump out nearly half a million tonnes of the stuff every year. It’s… read full article

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Prostitution is often referred to as the 'oldest profession in the world' and whether you agree or not it seems to hold a weird fascination for many people as a result of which the districts where prostitutes ply their trade are considered to be major tourist… read full article

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1. It has gone by many a name

The Slovak Republic capital has seen many names over the years, often dependent on who is calling speaking about it. Pressburg is one that pops up a lot and in many English and German texts this is… read full article

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1. Largest castle area in the world

Prague’s famous castle has been the home to a Czech King, President and even Roman Emperor and is also able to boast the largest castle area in the world. It’s a whopping 18 acres… read full article

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1. It’s Hotter than the Guidebooks will have you believe

Don’t believe all that travel brochure guff about it having a “warm climate, ideal for sunbathing.” Even the most seasoned sunbather will be unable to spend more than 5 minutes on the beach during the… read full article

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How many of you have ever thought to pop a few flowers in your cooking to make them taste a bit nicer?

Probably only a handful. But then if you were in Provence then it’d be the absolute norm to spoon a few dried lavender… read full article

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For those of you brave enough out there to even consider taking your bikes off the local country lanes and into terrain as high and lengthy as a mountain range then you might want to read on. If you’d rather just use the bike to nip to get a pint of milk then… read full article

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The Lake District, is one of England's most popular holiday destinations.

Located in the north western region of the country this rural area stretches around thirty four miles across. Numerous eras of glaciations has created this unique geography that has been immortalized in the poems of… read full article

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It might be the least funny joke in the world but the city on the French Riviera Nice certainly lives up to its name.

If you are old, young, hip, active, cultured, sporty or anything in between the city has something for you… read full article

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Is everything about the UK always about the ‘stiff upper lip’? Not quite! Here are some of the lighter aspects of the people and the place.

Drinking in an English Bar

1. In England, in pubs or bars, you can have drinks but you are not… read full article

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The Black Sea forms a natural eastern border for Bulgaria and makes it the home of some of the finest seaside resorts in Europe.

The largest of all of them is Varna, the sea capital of Bulgaria also sometimes referred to as… read full article

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Magical describes this great getaway location. If you are at a lost for the best summer holiday destination for 2009 do not look any further.

The Mykonos Islands, Greece, are like a rare and beguiling jewel consisting of a wealth of culture and beautiful merging… read full article

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Discussing the allure that Greece has when it comes to international travel could never be complete without mentioning the island of Crete.

Rich with culture and steeped with history dating back to ancient and mythological times, the island of Crete offers an abundance… read full article

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Dresden, Germany has oftentimes been referred to as “Florence on the Elbe”, a baroque metropolitan area that has it roots in during the 18th century reign of Augustus the Strong.

The city’s countless art treasures, priceless wealth, and spectacular architecture define it… read full article

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Travelling by train in Russia has always been an interesting experience.

Rumbling through the snowy forests of Siberia or sampling vodka with your fellow passengers before tumbling out into a forgotten nowhere in the middle of the night. The memories of the… read full article

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