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The Arc de Triomphe, Paris
As it turns out, there’s more to see at the Arc than just the traffic or the engravings…
A Weekend in the South Downs
I grew up near the South Downs – which means that I completely took them for granted. Don’t make the same mistake, as…
How to Use the Paris Metro – Part Two
Tips & Tricks for the Paris Metro…
The Great Malt Whisky Trail In the Scottish Highlands
The Speyside region in the Scottish highlands holds over half the country’s whisky distilleries and makes for an excellent driving trail…
A weekend Break in Naples
Today’s guide to a cheap weekend in Naples comes from Laura Thayer, an art historian and writer living in Italy.
City Break Rome, a Second Trip to the Eternal City
Some people are lucky enough to visit the Eternal City of Rome twice, either from a successful coin toss into the Trevi Fountain or from some other stroke of good fortune. On a second city break, visit
Rome’s lesser-known attractions:
5 of the Best Film Tours in London
Sherlock Holmes, Harry Potter, Sweeney Todd, Oliver Twist and James Bond. What do they have in common, besides a glittering career in Hollywood?
London, the city that’s rich in history and full of film-inspired tours.
Here’s our pick of five of the best “screenspiration” tours in London.
A Cheap Weekend in Calabria, Italy
Like much of southern Italy, Calabria is coming alive with international tourists who are discovering the secret Italians have known for years…
Things To Do in Manchester on a Weekend Break
Manchester is a wonderful city for a weekend break, according to this week’s guest author, experienced travel blogger Keith from Velvet Escape…
A Weekend Break in Athens
A cheap weekend in Athens is not as difficult as you might imagine. Here’s all you need to know…
How to Use the Paris Metro – Part One
The underground Metro system in Paris is huge but it is easier to use than its counterpart in London. Paris Metro Tickets One ticket covers one journey, whether you travel for one stop, twenty stops, change trains or fall asleep and wake up at the end of the line. That’s simpler than London because you […]
A Weekend in Krakow
The Polish city of Krakow has plenty of things to see and do. A weekend here lets you soak up history, appreciate beauty and drink the best hot chocolate in the world.
Here’s what we’d recommend…
Weekend Breaks in York
York makes a great place for a cheap weekend break away – and I’m not the only one who thinks so. Here’s York resident, Mike Achim, with his thoughts on the old, original York.
Sightseeing in Florence
For a relaxing weekend break away, with some of the best art, culture and architecture in Europe, Cecil Lee recommends Florence in Italy’s Tuscany…
A Weekend Break in Nice
A weekend in Nice, the South of France. A beach, sunshine, great French food…Sigh. Do you need to know more? Of course you do! And here it is…
