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Budapest is one of Europe’s most romantic cities, with broad boulevards, classical buildings and the Danube sweeping through its middle. This is a place for riverside strolls past illuminated bridges before splurging on dinner in one of its several Michelin-starred restaurants. You might be looking for a plush hotel with windows overlooking the water or

It’s easier than ever to plan an affordable escape to Miami thanks to a fresh crop of budget-minded hotels set in prime locations from South Beach to downtown to Little Havana. While the amenities might be pared down, these hotels often have the charm of a boutique bolthole. In some cases, you’ll even find that

Going on sabbatical was once reserved for academics and clergy, but is now becoming a popular trend for professionals seeking to build ‘mini-retirements’ into their career. With many companies now offering sabbatical programs they are now more common than ever and can give you the time to experience the world in a way that wouldn’t

It’s no surprise, but New York is often deemed one of the world’s most romantic cities and for good reason. City streets have acted as the stage for dozens of rom-coms, and New York may be considered the picture-perfect setting for finding and falling in love. The majestic, glittering skyline, brownstone, tree-lined blocks, and even

The entrance to the Atom Bomb Museum in Nagasaki is at the foot of a spiral slope. As you descend, dates on the wall count down to the moment when the bomb detonated. The Japanese city was the second human settlement to come under nuclear attack. So far, it’s the last. The precise minute of

If you’re looking for adventure and activities to unwind, South America has abundant, exciting options. Spanning over nine beautiful countries, you cannot exhaust what the continent offers. First, it is notable for the vast Amazon forest, which is a beauty shared by several countries. But apart from the Amazon, each South American country is distinctively

Tootling, as Captain Robert Oakes would have it, is more than just the speed of a vessel. It’s his slow-paced ambling philosophy of how to explore the tidal sounds of south-east Alaska’s Inside Passage.  And what better vessel to tootle in than MV Swell, her cruises fashioned by nature and nurture. The nature: whales, grizzlies and

Last year, there was more of a leap in British interest for a city break in Paris than for any other destination. This year, it’s Venice, according to Google’s end of year report. The rankings, which detail the topics that have experienced the biggest spike in interest in 2019 compared to 2018, in various parts

Looking to travel in Hanoi? Well, we’ve got the best Vietnam travel blog on where to stay in Hanoi, the best Hanoi restaurants, shopping in Hanoi and the best nightlife spots! The best place to begin in Hanoi is with the city’s top tourist draw– the Old Quarter. Here, centuries of commerce can be charted amid

For history fans, there’s plenty to see you and do in Berlin – after all, it was at the heart of much of the turbulent 20th century. The city is also a welcoming destination for families thanks to a wealth of green spaces, sparkling lakes and a generally child-friendly infrastructure. But for a bit of

You make memories at hotels. And each is haunted in its way. Every time I walk into One Devonshire Gardens in Glasgow, the dark woodwork of the curving staircase leading up to all that ornate stained glass from the late 19th century makes me feel like I’ve wandered into the opening paragraphs of James Joyce’s The

The Land Down Under is a pretty pet-friendly place, you know. After all, what else would you expect from a country that takes meticulous care of its rich and diverse wildlife? A place where you would literally get off the road and around the wallabies frolicking in the afternoon sunshine so as not to disturb

Wild moors and soft dales, cracking beers and a big heart It would be a cheap shot to say Yorkshire is England’s best county simply because it’s the largest. The latter is obviously true but what makes it such a cracking place to spend a weekend (preferably longer) is the variety. Take the scenery; not

Everyone loves a bargain, and there’s no need to compromise on location when planning a shoestring holiday. If you look in the right places you can find decent lodgings in incredible places – from barefoot-chic places to stay on far-flung Indonesian islands, to rustic lodges in the Namibian desert. Still pinching your pursestrings? Take a

Riga is the capital of Latvia, Eastern Europe. It is a lively city famous for its astonishing architecture and medieval Old Town. Here you can check out our personal list of top 5 things you cannot miss when you are lucky enough to visit Riga. Things to do in Riga, Latvia Stop by the House

As 11-year-old schoolgirls, Jacquie Elliott and I went on our first Christmas shopping trip to the local Woolworth’s to buy Lily of the Valley bath cubes and soap for our favourite aunts. Once we had Saturday jobs our finances improved so we progressed to choosing vinyl records and Brut aftershave for our boyfriends. We pounded

With its unique watery vistas, its quietly intimate hidden campi and its exquisite architecture, Venice is the city for romance per eccellenza. There are dramatic spots for proposals, picturesque corners for canoodling, secluded restaurants for reminiscing about decades together and stunning sunsets best admired hand in hand. And of course there are hotels to enhance

Japan is a very beautiful country with lots to experience. Its like experienceing something new each day. It will not stop to awe you. But being a vegetarian poses some problems. They are farily unknown to the concept of vegetarianism. So prepare yourself ahead to enjoy Japan without going hungry! 🙂 Best thing to do

High on the ski area, more than 1,000m above the Austrian resorts of Kitzbühel and Kirchberg, conditions were grim. Snow was falling, but it was wet and sticky; and visibility was so poor, anyone unfamiliar with the mountains was reduced to following other skiers in the hope that they knew where they were going. It

A new English Heritage exhibition, Your Stonehenge, showcases almost 150 years of photography by visitors to the famous monument.  The earliest snaps are from 1875 and show members of the Routh family arriving in a horse-drawn carriage and then enjoying a picnic – dressed smartly and with a bottle of champagne – atop one of the fallen stones.