They say that the further Guinness travels away from Dublin, the worse it tastes. Now whilst the more sceptical among us may put this down to overly-reminiscent Irish men and women who have simply been away from home too long, it’s probably wise not to dismiss this claim too soon; at least, not until a pint of the black stuff has been tried direct from…
Roman Emperor Hadrian was a complex character. He once agonised at length whether grass felt pain when it was cut, but on the other hand he was quite happy to order the slaughter of men, women and children in their thousands without a second thought. Totally ruthless, yet paradoxically incredibly cultured, Hadrian ruled the Roman Empire from AD117 to AD138, and is most famous in…
Europe may be the second smallest continent in the world, but it is possibly one of the most diverse regions on earth. The sheer variation in language, culture, architecture and even weather, makes Europe one of the most visited regions in the world, and it’s easy to see why. For modern metropolises there is London, Paris and Barcelona. For warm weather and beaches there is…
The tea ceremony has been an integral facet of Chinese culture since the days of old Beijing and is one that remains popular within contemporary Chinese society. In centuries past, teahouses were at the heart of Chinese social activity where people from all walks of life would gather to enjoy tea and swap stories. Today, teahouses play a similar role in everyday Chinese life and…
No tour of Washington D.C., the capital of the United States of America, is complete without a stay in Georgetown. Founded in 1751, the lively city of Georgetown is located along the Potomac River waterfront, in the Northwest quadrant of Washington D.C. Georgetown is the place to visit and will suit all types of travelers, from holidaymakers and adventure travelers to business and long term…
They say that the further Guinness travels away from Dublin, the worse it tastes. Now whilst the more sceptical among us may put this down to overly-reminiscent Irish men and women who have simply been away from home too long, it’s probably wise not to dismiss this claim too soon; at least, not until a pint of the black stuff has been tried direct from…
There’s no doubting that London is home to a great number of fantastic landmark buildings that are famous throughout the world. Each of these fantastic feats of engineering and construction has a unique story to tell. The Millennium Dome started out life as the brainchild of John Major’s government and was taken on and grandly up-scaled when Tony Blair came to power in 1997. The…
With close to 2 million visitors a year, South Africa’s capital city, Cape Town, is fast becoming one of the largest tourist hotspots in the world. The country’s great exchange rate offers a great value holiday for your money, and coupled with the fact that it’s in the same time zone as the UK — so British tourists don’t suffer the effects of jet lag…
There is never a bad time to visit Vienna, with festivals being held in almost every month of the year. To start off the year, there is the ball season – a programme of ballroom dancing festivals where everyone can try the Viennese Waltz. If dancing on ice is more to your liking, the Wiener Eistraum festival sees Vienna City Hall’s plaza converted into a…
Once the 14th century capital of the Holy Roman Empire, the city of Prague is a cultural delight; with plenty to offer travellers of all ages and from all walks of life. The bridges, parks and hills compliment the vast array of architectural styles prevalent throughout this Eastern European city and wherever you go there’s sure to be a tune to step out to. The…