All inclusive holidays provide ample opportunity to sit back, relax and enjoy the comfort of your resort, the beautiful sunshine of your holiday destination and the luxury of your surroundings.…
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Milan's famous the world over for fashion and football, but there's much, much more to the city than these things alone. I've been here a few…
Stockholm is the capital of Sweden. The city is made up of 14 islands connected by some 50 bridges.
Stockholm is a very lively, cosmopolitan place with both modern Scandinavian architecture including lots…
San Sebastian, known as Donostia in Basque, is located in the north of Spain, on the coast of the Bay of Biscay close to the French border. It is famous…
The Algarve is the southernmost region of mainland Portugal. The fine weather and beaches make it one of the most popular tourism destinations in all of Europe. This photo was…
The following is a guestpost. Milan’s famous the world over for fashion and football, but there’s much, much more to the city than these things alone. I’ve been here a few times now and I’ve discovered that the city really does offer something for everyone, I’ve enjoyed a break here by myself, [...] Read more »
Switzerland The Alps are synonymous with Switzerland. You can’t visit without a healthy dose of hiking. Anywhere you choose to visit is going to be beautiful. And the alpine villages are fun to spend a few hours in after your hike to enjoy a glass of white wine with fondue and a view. The country [...] Read more »
Penang is a state in Malaysia located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia by the Strait of Malacca. The capital city, Georgetown is sometimes referred to as Penang. It’s a location with an interesting history and is frequently cited on lists of places to see before you die. Penang gets you at all angles: [...] Read more »
Ramen is a Japanese noodle dish. It consists of Chinese-style wheat noodles served in a meat or fish-based broth, often flavoured with soy sauce or miso, and uses toppings such as sliced pork, dried seaweed and green onions. Almost every locality in Japan has its own variation of ramen, from the tonkotsu (pork [...] Read more »
Lavash is a soft, thin flatbread popular in several countries of the northern parts of the Middle East and the southern parts of the Caucasus Mountains Region Traditionally the dough is rolled out flat and slapped against the hot walls of a clay oven. This is the way I witnessed it being made in an [...] Read more »
Cognac, a variety of brandy is named after the town of Cognac in France. It is produced in the wine-growing region surrounding the town from which it takes its name, in the French Departments of Charente and Charente-Maritime. In order to be called the name Cognac, the production methods for the distilled brandy must meet [...] Read more »
Stockholm is the capital of Sweden. The city is made up of 14 islands connected by some 50 bridges. Stockholm is a very lively, cosmopolitan place with both modern Scandinavian architecture including lots of brass and steel, an attractive Old Town, and lots of green space. Over 30% of the city area is made up of waterways [...] Read more »
San Sebastian, known as Donostia in Basque, is located in the north of Spain, on the coast of the Bay of Biscay close to the French border. It is famous for is beauty as a resort town and its refined cuisine. Foodies from around the world flock to Basque Country. Events such as the San [...] Read more »
The Algarve is the southernmost region of mainland Portugal. The fine weather and beaches make it one of the most popular tourism destinations in all of Europe. This photo was taken out at the cliffs near Sagres, a truly magical place. Read more »
Use a Money Belt We learned an adage when we were young that went like this: “Don’t just pack it, wear your jacket”. It was referring to a life jacket, and that just packing it on board the boat does nothing. In case of an accident you need to be wearing it, or it won’t [...] Read more »
Learn the Local Language Now a traveler can’t learn the language to every new country he or she goes to, but at least one can attempt the basics. When I get to a new country I try to write the numbers and crucial phrases down on a note card. “How much?” “Where is ___?” and [...] Read more »
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