Porvoo is Finland’s second oldest city after Turku. It is located about 50 kilometres away from Helsinki perfect for a day trip from the Finnish capital. Buses from Kamppi bus station in Helsinki travel regularly to Porvoo; the trip takes less than an hour. During the summer months, visitors have a more scenic option: a round-trip… Read More Porvoo, Finland’s second oldest city
The Getty Center is only a few miles away from the glitz and glamour of Hollywood and the sprawling mansions of Beverly Hills in the Brentwood neighbourhood in the Westside of Los Angeles. This striking complex designed by the architect Richard Meier, includes five pavilions, fountains, gardens and outdoor sculptures. The J.Paul Getty Museum at the… Read More The Getty Center and other Los Angeles attractions
Christmas in London starts as early as late Summer when Selfridges and Harrods open their Christmas Shops, but it is at the beginning of November when the city gets into full Christmas mood. The lights get switched on in Oxford Street and Regent Street, drawing big crowds who come to see which celebrity has been… Read More Christmas in London, not just mistletoe and wine
Holland Park is London’s secret oasis; located between the affluent neighbourhoods of Kensington and Notting Hill, somehow away from the tourist route. The park is spread over 54 acres and can be accessed by underground from the stations of High Street Kensington, Notting Hill Gate and Holland Park. Passing the opulent mansions along Holland Avenue, walk… Read More Holland Park, peacocks, sculptures and a Japanese garden
Most people visiting Gran Canaria tend to concentrate on the resorts found in the South of the island like the busy Playa del Ingles and Maspalomas and the quieter family-orientated San Augustin and Puerto Mogan, as the weather is generally better there than in the North of the island. There are plenty of options for… Read More Gran Canaria, sun kissed sand dunes and much more
Notting Hill in West London might be famous worldwide for Portobello Market and a movie with the same name starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts but, every year since 1966, the area attracts large crowds for the Notting Hill Carnival. Held over the August Bank Holiday Weekend, it started as a small gathering but it… Read More Notting Hill Carnival
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, the biggest ballooning event in Europe, is a yearly event held in the grounds of Ashton Court Estate in Bristol in August. With 850 acres of parkland, including deer parks, trails for walking and cycling and, a mountain bike trail, Ashton Court Estate offers the perfect backdrop for the Fiesta; on… Read More Bristol International Balloon Fiesta
By now everyone should know that Big Ben is not the name of the clock tower next to the Houses of Parliament in London but, it is the nickname given to the Great Bell which stands at the top of the tower. The original bell was cracked beyond repair during testing and a new bell… Read More A close encounter with Big Ben
Lisbon, Portugal’s capital city, is the perfect European city break destination; a city small enough to be explored over a long weekend. A short bus ride from the airport to the city centre and, armed with a Lisbon Card a visit to Lisbon can begin from Eduardo VII park; offering nice views of the city,… Read More Lisbon city break
Eastbourne in East Sussex, less than two hours away by train from London, has all the ingredients for the perfect day at the seaside. It is a short walk through the town center to get to the pier from the railway station. The main attraction in Eastbourne is its pier. Partially damaged by a fire at… Read More Eastbourne and Beachy Head
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