Berlin’s Great Outdoors
This article kindly written by Anna Tobin of Ciao Bambino as part of our #housetripping series. You don’t really think of a city as somewhere you would go to explore the great outdoors, unless that city is right on a beach, such as Barcelona; or in the middle of a ski resort, such as Aspen,Continue reading
A guide to Greek spas
We like spas a lot, and with good reason. They’re quite simply wonderful, that’s all, just wonderful. Without exception, whether it’s an ancient Therme in the French Pyrénées surrounded by snow capped mountain peaks or a traditional tiled, Attar of Roses scented Hammam in the centre of Budapest, Spas can do in an hour whatContinue reading
Luxury and romance in Madrid for less
This blog post written by Keith Jenkins of velvetescape as part of our #housetripping series. Madrid, the capital of Spain, is arguably one of Europe’s grandest cities. There’s something for everyone in this city. The explorers among us will enjoy discovering hidden corners of Madrid in its historic neighbourhoods; the art-lovers will gasp in gleeContinue reading
My secret finds – Paris Host
So you’re off to Paris again. You love it there, and why not? Paris is a stunning city. It’s filled with bustling culture, wonderful food, beautiful sights and some of the best shopping in the world. But this time, maybe you’d like to discover something new and surprising, while learning a local tip or two.Continue reading
The Ten Best Churches in Rome
There are 900 churches in Rome, but who has 900 days to explore and admire them all? With all eyes turned to the city that birthed modern Christianity, for the looming papal vote, let us highlight ten of the most beautiful, most historic and most important churches in Rome. Cupalone di san pietro. By GiampaoloContinue reading
