Flickr Friday – Algarve
With much of Europe experiencing below freezing temperatures and icy winds, this Flickr Friday we explore an area with one of the most stable climates in the world. Because of its proximity to North Africa, and thanks to sitting comfortably on the Mediterranean coast, the Algarve region of Portugal makes for one of the bestContinue reading
Romance and History in St Valentine’s Rome
While Paris is the default setting for romantic escapes on Valentine’s Day – and it can easily live up to all expectations – there’s one city we think you should consider if you’re planning whisking the one you love away for a weekend to celebrate your love. But first let us tell you a story.Continue reading
Get to Edinburgh, Before Everyone Else
Congrats to Auld Reekie, UK’s favourite city 13 years in a row and recently voted one of the top 5 ‘must see’ cities in the world. No doubt Scotland’s capital will be more unbearable than ever this summer – or the Season of the Mime Artiste as we like to think of it. So weContinue reading
The Carnival of Venice Unmasked
Slosh, slosh, slosh; the water breaks against the ancient walls of Venice’s canals thanks to a passing water taxi gliding past loaded with commuting locals and fascinated tourists. As this sound blends to become the surprisingly calming soundtrack of a holiday in Venice, the constant proximity to the water makes it not very impossible toContinue reading
YOU SHALL GO TO THE BALL – Rainbow Ball, Vienna
There are three things you need to know about dancing; lifting another human being above your head is never as easy as it looks, everyone thinks they’ve got moves and if you’re not going to dance at least once in Vienna you might as well stay home. Image © Regenbogenball Vienna’s the city where even horsesContinue reading
