Tips and Ideas

Among the amazing Aeolian Islands, Italy, lies a wonderful little islands where nature lovers can enjoy breathtaking landscapes made up of volcanic rocks and green slopes planted with olive trees and capers.

The island is called Salina: less crowed… read full article

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Barcelona, Spain is a bike-friendly city. One of the first things you’ll notice while walking its streets is not the dramatic architecture but rather the youthful cyclists weaving between pedestrians, some more skillfully than others. Can’t beat ’em? Join ’em!

Rent a bike and take a guided tour

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When on vacation, it’s easy to see all the sites or visit the right museums. Trying to soak up local culture proves to be the real challenge, especially since most tourist activities don’t engage you directly in the environment as the natives live in it.

To avoid the bland taste… read full article

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Paris, France is so well known, so often visited, so much written about, that most people have probably heard of and seen most of the sights well before they even arrive there. Everyone comes armed with expectations and an imposing… read full article

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Ready for your next vacation in Italy?

If you’ve already booked your flight and your hotel, and just can’t wait to explore the country and soak up the Italian culture, check out this short list of things not to forget when on holiday in Rome

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As Fiona Lapham told us last month in her article ‘How to drink Italian coffee‘, drinking the world’s most popular beverage is kind of a ritual in Italy : Italians wake up having a cappuccino, digest with an espresso and make friends over a cup coffee. So when on… read full article

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Planning a trip to Europe in May and looking for a gay-friendly travel destination ? Why not book a stay in Zurich, Switzerland ?

Every year in May, Zurich - which defines itself as the ‘indisputable gay capital of Switzerland’ - is home to Warmer… read full article

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Paris, France is known far and wide as the beautiful City of Lights, the capital of the fashion world, capital of haute cuisine, etc. etc. etc. It is often forgotten however that up until the middle of the last century Paris was also the capital of the French… read full article

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If shopping is your favorite sport, then Amsterdam, Netherlands is the place for you!

There is always a good deal to be found, especially in the weekend markets. You can find just about everything that tickles your fancy, but it can get a little confusing, so here are… read full article

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One of the many wonderful things about London, is the high street that runs through most every neighborhood. On a recent visit to the city, I had some time to kill before catching my bus to Stansted Airport. The bus was scheduled to pick me… read full article

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Dreaming of a once-in-a-lifetime road trip in Australia? Check out these three spectacular routes and get ready to explore the stunning Australian landscapes.

1. The Great Ocean Road

Probably the greatest road trip that Australia has to offer.

Dubbed a ‘natural wonderland’ this is an absolute must if you want to incorporate two… read full article

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Traveling to Spain in April? Be sure not to miss the different festivals of Moros y Cristianos that take place in several Spanish cities every year.

From the 21st to the 24th of April, the small picturesque town of Alcoy, Alicante, is home to the bigger and most colorful Moors and… read full article

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Every day of the year, come rain or shine, hell or high water, the area from Hyde Park in the west to the Tower of London in the east, from St Pancras station in the north to the Houses of Parliament in the south will be thronged with… read full article

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New York, a shopping paradise

New York City, is currently a shoppers’ paradise thanks to the plummeting dollar which has made New York a bargain hunter’s delight especially for products such as premium jeans which are made in the USA but sold in Europe and… read full article

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So you are on vacation in Paris and there is no doubt that you will be visiting a certain amount of museums during your stay. For whatever reason, you just can’t gear up for the crowds of the Musée d’Orsay and you have already traversed the Louvre during your… read full article

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