As the train approaches Venice railway station by crossing a long bridge in the lagoon, it is like leaving the real world behind and get transported into a magical dimension…a bit like going to Narnia without going through the cupboard! Exiting the station, Venice appears right in front of your eyes and, it does not…
Tuscany in Central Italy is a popular destination for both Italians and foreigners who travel here to visit its famous Italian cities like Florence, Pisa and Siena to name just a few and to explore the countryside, with its rolling hills and the beaches facing the blue Tyrrhenian Sea. Pisa has an international airport with…
Chinese New Year is celebrated in London in style. On the weeks before the main event, normally held on a Sunday, Chinatown streets in London’s West End are adorned with hundreds of red paper lanterns. The celebrations start with a parade through Central London with floats, lion dances and the sound of firecrackers going off…
Mayfield Lavender Farm is located in Banstead in the county of Surrey, a short drive (less than 20 miles) from London and well connected by public transport. The easiest way to get to the site without driving is by travelling from Central London (Victoria Station) to West Croydon train station and board the 166 bus…
Borghetto sul Mincio is a hamlet in the region of Veneto in Northern Italy. It has been awarded with the title of one of the most picturesque villages in Italy and it is easy to see why: situated, as the name implies, on the river Mincio which flows from Lake Garda into the river Po, the village consists of…
A pleasant riverside walk from Vauxhall Bridge to Tower Bridge, will give the opportunity to walk past all the bridges in Central London and visit many of the attractions along the way. The first building to see next to Vauxhall Bridge on the Albert Embankment is the MI6 Building, seen in many movies including the…
Every year, between March and May, people from all over the world travel to Keukenhof in Holland to admire its beautiful tulip displays. Scattered around 32 hectares, there are more than 800 varieties of tulips in many colors arranged in beautiful patterns all around the park. In addition to the open-air displays, more flower arrangements…
Mention to anyone the Amalfi Coast and immediately images of villages on cliffs, sunny beaches and good Italian food come to mind! A stretch of land in the region of Campania in the South of Italy, the Amalfi Coast is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Italy. The international airport at Naples is the gateway for visitors…
Lille in Northern France is often bypassed on the Eurostar route from London to Paris. But people alighting at Lille-Europe station will discover a city with a lot to see and do. Right outside the station the sculpture “Les tulipes de Shangri-La” by the Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, is a nice welcome to Lille. It…
The City of London, is also known as the Square Mile as it occupies an area of just over one square mile. A busy financial center during the week, it is almost deserted at the weekend, probably the best time to visit without the crowd of office workers running around. There are many buildings to…
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