TOURISM WITHOUT TEARS (A winter guide to Florence, Prague and Madrid)
Ah, tourists, you can’t deny they get the best of everything just by dint of sheer volume and an almost supernatural ability to queue. There they are. All over the Eiffel Tower in their cheery Crocs like demented toddlers. They’ve nailed every palazzo and plaza. The Blarney Stone is a personal photo opp. And, unlessContinue reading
Flickr Friday – Christmas trees around the world
In this week’s Flickr Friday, we’re taking a look at Christmas trees in cities across the world. Many urban centres try to outdo each another with the biggest, brightest and most cleverly designed Christmas trees that their top creative minds can come up with. A lot of the time there’s also a story behind them;Continue reading
The Best Christmas Markets in the World
Wrap up warm and pop your wallet in one of your most accessible pockets as Christmas market season is upon us. With wooden huts popping up in more cities than you can count these days, here’s our handy guide to some of the best Christmas markets in the world this year. Image © LenDog64 Prague. WithContinue reading
Secret Sights of Prague
Long gone are the days when Prague was an undiscovered gem of Europe. Instead, a visit to Prague in the Czech Republic can mean more stag-meets-hen drinking culture than the rich east-meets-west history that it is traditionally famous for. While we highly recommend that a Czech beer or two features on your list of things toContinue reading
The streets are alive with music; Prague’s secret music scene
Prague is one of Europe’s most popular city-break destinations. A hub of history, culture and beautiful architecture, it can keep most tourists busy and happy by day. But what about at night? Do the streets of Prague come alive to the sound of music? Yes, unquestionably. Here are some of Prague’s best bars and nightspotsContinue reading
