Visiting Helsinki and not experiencing the joys of a communal sauna is akin to travelling to Texas and not attending a rodeo. It is just not done, especially by those who wish to try the quintessential Scandinavian experience; saunas originated in Finland so it would be downright rude not to go!
However, despite the almost prohibitive cost of alcohol in Finland...
Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) is the fourth busiest airport in the USA in terms of passenger numbers; being situated almost 19 miles north-west of downtown Dallas. As you’d expect with such a busy airport, there are plenty of ground transportation options to get you from the airport to wherever you need to go in the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area, or...
Los Angeles (LA) is all too familiar for many of us. And, for those who have an interest in the entertainment world, it can be difficult to escape the images of this famous destination that can be seen across the cinema and television screens. LA is the largest city in the state of California and the second largest city in...
Barcelona is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world. This is perhaps not surprising considering it is also the birthplace of famous Catalan architect, Antonio Gaudi. The Modernist style work of Gaudi can be experienced all over the city in its buildings and parks. Indeed, even the most cultured of individuals would perhaps agree that...
To get the best out of Brussels take to your feet and have a stroll around or climb aboard one of the many tours around the city. Brussels is fairly easy to navigate your way around due to its straightforward division into Lower and Upper towns. The lower town’s focal point is the Grand’ Place, dating from the 12th century,...
Forget siestas, Madrid is all about fiestas – as it is the ultimate colourful, vibrant town with many fun annual events taking place year-round. While some Spanish cities have their specific bustling times of the year, followed by a quiet lull (or burn-out period), Madrid continues the celebrations throughout, barely pausing for a breath. In Madrid you can be guaranteed...
London is a city you will find on most peoples’ lists as a destination that they would like to visit at some point on their travels. And many who have already had the opportunity would agree that not visiting London is like everyone else having a secret and you’re the only one who does not know about it! Indeed, the most...
In the past, Glasgow may not have ranked very highly on the must see cities in Europe list but recent times have seen its reputation steadily climb. Much of what it has to offer is now being recognized on a larger scale and it is unlikely to be overlooked again given the hugely positive response from travelers across the world. Situated...
If you’re a first time visitor to the City of Angels you might feel somewhat overwhelmed at the mind boggling variety of things to do and places to see. From beautiful beaches, thrilling theme parks, spectacular sightseeing and a vibrant nightlife, Los Angeles (LA) really lives up to its title of entertainment capital of the world. You will never run...
Home to three Nobel Prize winners and a plethora of internationally recognised writers, Dublin - the capital city of the Republic of Ireland - is globally renowned for its literary legends. With many of the city’s sights dedicated to the celebration of its writers, there are a plethora of tours, museums and interactive experiences ready to guide you through the...
