Munich provides a welcome break for tourists

Although being Germany’s third largest city, Munich has the country’s strongest economy and lowest unemployment rates for a major city. It houses the headquarters for many major companies and is a world famous destination for tourists. Munich’s popularity is such that it is twinned with seven cities worldwide — including Cincinnati, Bordeaux and Kiev. Every year, people from around the globe descend on the German…

Surfers continue to search for the sweetest wave

Recent times have seen the more experienced surfer enjoy the still undiscovered surfing spot of the Porto E Norte region in northern Portugal. This region not only offers surfers the chance to ride largely uncrowded waves, but also a beautiful coastline with endless beaches and a taste of real Portuguese culture and lifestyle. This spot offers fun waves during the summer time, ideal for the…

Trafalgar Square: one of London’s oldest, and best, attractions

London is seen by many travellers to be one of the world’s must-see cities and although recent developments such as the London Eye and the Millennium Dome are huge attractions to tourists, the majority still set aside time for the more traditional landmarks, like Trafalgar Square. The square is named after the 1805 Battle of Trafalgar which saw the British Navy defeat the combined fleets…

Explore the beautiful beaches of Europe

When you’re attempting to find the finest beaches in Europe, Portugal is a great place to start, particularly in the Algarve region. The Algarve truly has something for everyone; coves, caves, grottos and sandy beaches are all prevalent along the Portuguese coastline, with Bengali beach, situated west of Albufeira, being particularly special. Tucked away behind a towering, craggy cliff, Bengali beach can be easy to…

The Best Landmarks to See in Hong Kong

A lot of people book their annual holiday somewhere hot that’s close to a beach. That certainly makes for a great holiday, but if you visit a similar location every year you are missing out on a wealth of other venues that are nowhere near a beach. A prime example is Hong Kong. Bustling with life and bombarding all your senses with a myriad of…

Visit Shanghai for a taste of the high life

The vibrant Chinese city of Shanghai has undergone a massive building boom in the last decade, emerging as one of the country’s most popular cities and attracting tourists from all over the world, many coming to get a taste of the city’s high life – its tall skyscrapers and towers. The most iconic of them is the Oriental Pearl Tower which totally dominates the Shanghai…

Newcastle: the small city that has it all

More and more people are opting to insure their lives in order to protect their families from the threat of potential financial hardship in the event that they die or are diagnosed with a terminal illness. But instead of taking out a life insurance policy, some people choose to self-insure – whereby they pay money into a high return savings account instead of paying money…

There’s more to Paris than the Romance

Paris is known the world over for its romantic qualities, stylish fashion, gourmet food and wonderful wines, and around 30 million foreign visitors come to the city every year which makes it the world’s most popular tourist destination. The city is also a major hub for business and has a thriving economy that would eclipse that of many entire countries! In the Paris region alone…

A Wealth of Irish History in Dublin

Dublin is a vibrant and exciting city with a thriving nightlife that’s become renowned all over the world. There is another side to Dublin though that you may not know about. Dublin has a rich and colourful history and many of its buildings tell a remarkable story about Ireland through the ages. The origins of the city can be traced back over 1,000 years and…

You can go a fairway for a good golf course

For most people a holiday is an excuse to relax and unwind, to forget the daily grind of work and to re-charge the batteries. Destinations the world over have relied on their country’s laid-back attitudes and ideal geographies to attract millions of holiday-makers year-on-year to spend their hard-earned cash on doing very little. For other travellers though, a holiday is an opportunity to do the…