The Titanic Legacy
Everyone knows the tragic history of the sinking of the Titanic. But few know of the indelible connection with Canada’s east coast.
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It’s a small world
Victoria is the state capital of British Columbia, on Vancouver Island. But among all the stately Victorian buildings is a surprise. Literally a small surprise. Tucked away underneath the giant – and rather upmarket – Empress Hotel, is Miniature World. Established in 1971, this remarkable museum has been delighting visitors for over 50 years with…
Hanoi’s hidden citadel
It’s not actually hidden, of course – but for some reason the Hanoi Citadel seems to have been missed out of many of the tourist itineraries. It’s one of Vietnam’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites and one of Vietnam’s most historically significant landmarks, and officially known as the Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long. It served as the…
The Garden on the Ramparts
Most visitors to Prague’s famous and beautiful castle enjoy the historic building and its links to Prague’s rich past. But most visitors don’t notice the gardens beneath the southern ramparts of the castle – and yet they’re missing one of Prague’s best kept secrets – a haven of peace and beauty in the midst of the busy city.
In Dylan Thomas’ Footsteps
The author of “Under Milk Wood” lived in the charming Welsh village of Laugharne, which celebrates his life – and it’s a beautiful place to spend a little time.
A shopping experience you won’t forget
Swansea Indoor Market is not your average, common or garden market and offers some unique experiences. It has been voted Britain’s best indoor market, and is the largest indoor market in Wales.
Ticket to Rye – the medieval jewel on the Sussex coast
England’s south coast used to be a popular holiday destination for Brits before the advent of cheap holidays to the Mediterranean sun spots. It fell from favour, with people seeing it as a holiday destination for retirees (and did Torquay ever recover from Fawlty Towers failing to deliver herds of majestic wildebeest or the hanging…
Your ticket to the world’s undiscovered places
Are you allergic to being organised by someone else? Unhappy to be shuffling round with a crowd? Want to find places that no one else you know has been to? But at the same time, you’re not an intrepid traveller, willing to wade through crocodile infested waters, while fighting off giant poisonous snakes. Then we’re…
The Wartime Secrets of Okinawa’s Hidden Tunnels
When you read the guide books about the southern Japanese island of Okinawa, it’s all about he beautiful islands, the tropical beaches, the snorkelling and diving. But there’s a darker side to Okinawan history. Okinawa was the site for one of the last, and fiercest battles of the Second World War, with American forces invading…
