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It’s hard for a Spanish city to hit the headlines when it’s competing with the likes of Madrid and Barcelona. Even Valencia and Bilbao are a tough third and forth to climb above.

But the stunning and warm city of… read full article

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For the world traveler, city bus systems can be a financial lifesaver. While often less efficient than taxis, they are far more economical.

When visiting Rome, Italy, the city bus system can be your best friend-… read full article

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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… read full article

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For some reason the Basque city of Bilbao, on Spain’s northern coast, has remained fairly unspoiled and largely unvisited by tourists.

The world all flock to Barcelona and Madrid but Bilbao is saved for the people… read full article

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Hamburg has some really nice sightseeing and culture, but if you have seen everything what you wanted to see, you could do a one day trip to Luneburg.

How to get from Hamburg to Luneburg

Luenburg is… read full article

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Looking for a day trip from Rome? Somewhere easy to get to but still secluded? Want to get there on the cheap? I’m sure a little water couldn’t hurt too.

For € 2,70 you can grab a train from Rome-Ostiense… read full article

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When you think of Italy then fashion is going to be up there with food, football and weather.

The Italians are a race that look beautiful enough even without their clothes on so it’s almost unfair… read full article

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One of the most vibrant natural heritage sites in the world, Madeira is a much sought after eco-tourism destination.

Its forests and reserves are home to some of the rarest plants, flowers and animals in the world. With… read full article

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Because St Petersburg is located so far north it is strongly affected by the seasonal shift in the earth’s axis.

In winter this means the days are short and the nights interminably long. However, in summer it means that… read full article

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London has become so ubiquitous among tourists that it’s becoming somewhat Cliché.

The interesting things that there are to do, such as visiting Big Ben or doing a boat tour of the Thames, while undoubtedly being world class… read full article

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Are you a rock n’ roller looking for a good time in Rome?

Or simply someone sick of the usual yuppie hangouts and the eurotrash clubbing experience? In that case here is a list of alternative… read full article

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1. Choose a destination that has good obstetric care and a hospital near by.

If you’re thinking about going on a cruise for instance you must think about days when the boat is away at sea or not calling into a main… read full article

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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… read full article

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Of the many things we know about Italy we also know that it is certainly not a wintry place. That goes for the warm people and friendly culture but also for the weather itself: the country isn’t… read full article

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The sun can be relentless in the summer months here in Rome.

With everyone looking for a place to lay their beach towel it can become quite difficult to find the perfect spot. In my search for a… read full article

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