There are many reasons to travel to Amsterdam. It's the capital of the Netherlands and one of Europe's most vibrant and colourful cities. Amsterdam offers an unparalleled combination of high culture and decadence. Look once and it's a pretty European city laced with canals; twice and it...
Throughout its troubled yet flamboyant history, Buenos Aires has exuded a romantic allure that has proved difficult to resist for even the hardiest of souls. The Porteños' (the people of Buenos Aires) devotion to the passionate music of tango and their general lust for life...
Budapest is a city of differences and contrasts. East and West clash more stridently here than they do in the other perennially popular culture-border town of Prague. And that's not the only dichotomy that Hungary's capital displays. Its entire social make up is divided into two. On...
With a vast history throughout time and the honorific title of the co-capital of Greece, Thessaloniki is most probably the cultural centre of the country. Admit of having a sweet tooth after tasting the traditional “trigona panoramatos” which are delicious crunchy sweet pastry triangles filled...
Literally built on gold, Johannesburg has, in a remarkably short period of time, become one of the world's most amazing conurbations. Bigger than London or New York it is a skyscraping, crowded oasis of humanity in otherwise spacious South Africa. Although it doesn't boast the stunning...
The richest region in Canada, Vancouver looks every inch the wealthy and sophisticated metropolis that its reputation promises. Of course besides the wealth of its inner city, reflected in the clean streets and fine architecture, its natural setting is one of the most beautiful for...
On the coast of the Red Sea and the Sinai Peninsula is one of Egypt’s top holiday destinations; Sharm el Sheikh. From humble beginnings with a population of just 100 citizens Sharm el Sheikh was once a small fishing village. Nowadays hailed as the "City...
It may come as a surprise to some that Brussels has a great wealth of historical architecture and culture, which can catch you out if you're expecting the place to be overrun by dusty politicians. It's undeniable however that the role of Belgium's capital as an administrative...
Say Berlin and people immediately think of the Wall, even though it is over a decade since "Die Mauer" was broken down. But Berlin has much more to offer and is growing in popularity with tourists wanting something with a bit more grit than most...
In terms of sheer beauty and architectural excellence, Prague is undoubtedly one of Europe's most attractive capital cities. The history of the city is echoed within the walls of the numerous baroque and Renaissance buildings which characterise this splendid city. Prague is the Czech Republic's capital and...
