Venere Travel Blog - It's our business where you sleep!

Gone are the days of coal mines and shipping yards. Newcastle, UK is now the party capital of the north east of England.

Hundreds of thousands of people of all ages flock to the Tyne every year to have… read full article

There is a growing consensus among connoisseurs of the hip and happening that Dr Johnson may have been speaking about London but today, if you are tired of Berlin you are tired of life.

Therefore, in the interests… read full article

Thinking about ringing in the New Year in San Francisco style? Well there are tons of options to suit every taste and budget.

Free and Family Friendly

For the city’s official New Year’s Eve fireworks show, head down… read full article

Spending the holidays in New York? Well there are many ways to ring out the old and ring in the new in the city that never sleeps.

Here’s a tip – they don’t all include a… read full article

It is hardly original these days to quote Dr Johnson in saying that ‘if a man is bored of London he is bored of life’.

The phrase is no longer original but the sentiment is still relevant, as… read full article

On the whole, Christmas in Paris tends to be a rather low-key affair.

The stores are not mobbed with shoppers frantically searching for last-minute Christmas gifts. Nor are you bombarded with Christmas carols in every store… read full article

Estonia has done a very good job of turning its back on its history as an occupied province of the Soviet empire.

It is now a fully assimilated member of the EU and as such has been welcoming a steady… read full article

Blois is a small, picturesque city that lies along the lower banks of the Loire river.

Dating back to the 6th century, Blois was home to numerous counts and kings throughout its history, including Louis XII and Francois… read full article

Travellers on a budget, especially those from countries where museum entrance is free, receive a nasty shock when they arrive in Vienna.

Not only is the travel infrastructure slightly more expensive than elsewhere, especially anywhere to the East… read full article

As the end of the year rolls by, London transforms in to a magical wonderland just in time for the Christmas holidays.

Christmas is one of the most eagerly anticipated holidays in London. The Christmas break in London usually… read full article

Bangkok is full of Thai massage parlours, but many of them offer other than therapeutic massage services. So how to find a genuine traditional Thai massage in Bangkok?

Traditional Thai massage (or Nuad Phaen Boran) is a… read full article

Planning to celebrate Halloween in San Francisco?

It’s a sure thing that you will be spoilt for choice! Where better to celebrate the outlandish and macabre than in one of the fun-est locales in the world? Here… read full article

Sure, there are plenty of shops  for shopaholics in Rotterdam, but what about the avid collectors who have a special interest in comic books, intricate figurines and perhaps 1950s memorabilia?

This article is for those you who, like… read full article

Maybe it’s fate that I was asked to write about what I’d consider the top Halloween destinations in Europe, since I have such an affinity for things like crypts and cemeteries.

Fate or not, I’m happy to tell you why I… read full article

For art lovers, Lisbon also has something to offer just about everyone. From contemporary galleries, urban street art, traditional fine art, to a new design museum, there is plenty to pack into your visit.

Among the more obvious visits are also… read full article