In the Shadow of the Volcano
Pompeii is one of the most visited sites in Italy. But a few stops back along the line towards Naples is the other town destroyed by the Vesuvius cataclysm, Herculaneum.
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Bavaria at Its Most Beautiful
If there is one place that captures the very essence of the Bavarian Alps, it is Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Nestled beneath Germany’s highest mountain, the mighty Zugspitze, this charming town combines breathtaking alpine scenery with centuries of history, traditional architecture and outdoor adventure.
Travel to the End of the World
For many, the Algarve is beautiful beaches; sun, sea and probably Sangria. But just along the coast from the Algarve hotspots is a unique site in Europe. And for centuries it was literally the end of the known world.
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…
