Berlin was dramatically divided from the end of World War Two, for the most part by the infamous Berlin Wall, up until German reunification in 1990, when it was reinstated as the capital. Now no longer split, Berlin is a wonderful location for a city break for those who enjoy urban life, culture, music, and […]
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Once part of former Yugoslavia, Slovenia gained independence in 1991, and is fast becoming an attractive destination for both summer and winter vacations.
Slovenia has lovely beaches on its tiny little bit of the Adriatic coast, which measures precisely 46.6 km. Along this relatively small stretch is to be found the old port of Piran, the […]
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Lugano is a stylish and fashionable town, overlooked by Monte Bre and Monte San Salvatore, on Lake Lugano in the Italian speaking part of Switzerland. With the breathtaking views of snow-capped mountains plunging down to serene lakes, and the wonderful Swiss fresh air, this makes a great area for a relaxing holiday.
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Just yesterday I returned home from a trip to that jewel of the Midlands, Birmingham. Birmingham, or simply “Brum” as it is affectionately known, is England’s second city after London, and is a thriving multicultural metropolis.
Birmingham started out as a small Anglo-Saxon farming village dating back to the 7th century, and it is mentioned in […]
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Rotterdam is Europe’s largest port and the second largest city of the Netherlands. With a vibrant multicultural population, Rotterdam is very much the up-and-coming city, which now stages many cultural events of international interest, and boasts some stunning modern architecture. Somewhat in competition with the more famous Amsterdam, it was once said that Rotterdam was […]
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If you are doing a tour of Europe, and want to see the main sights, then the historic city of Venice should be on your itinerary, as this “City of Water” is totally unique and unlike any other city in the world. In north-east Italy, Venice is built on more than 100 small islands of […]
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Having spent a blissful two weeks in Porec, Croatia, last summer, I can highly recommend it as a holiday location. Porec is on the peninsula of Istria on the Adriatic Sea. It was once part of the Venetian Empire and the Italian influence is evident, especially in terms of the good food, wine and varieties […]
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At one time Florence was a vital part of the “Grand Tour” undertaken by wealthy young British people as part of their education, due to its pivotal role during the Renaissance, and its magnificent art and architecture. Today Florence, or as it is known in Italian, Firenze, is still an integral part of the itinerary […]
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No European tour would be complete without a visit to Belgium – a country which lies at the cultural and linguistic boundary between the Germanic and Latin parts of Europe, with the north of the country composed of the Dutch-speaking Flanders, the south of Belgium being French-speaking Wallonia, and the capital area of Brussels being […]
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If you are visiting the UK in August it is well worth taking the trip up to Scotland to attend some of the events of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. For three weeks Edinburgh is transformed into a city of music, art and performance, with the streets, pubs, clubs and theatres packed with eager festival-goers. This […]
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