Wednesday 30 November 2011
Ireland’s Christmas traditions are not dissimilar to those found in many other western countries – shopping, gifts, food, lights and magic! However, just like everything else, the Irish do things somewhat different!
Tuesday 29 November 2011
Windsor Castle, is the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world. The Union Jack flag flies over the Round Tower of the Castle, except when the Queen, yes, Her Majesty the Queen, is in residence: in these cases, the Royal Standard will be flying in its place, as the Windsor Castle is one of the Queen’s three official residences, often said to be her favorite.
Monday 28 November 2011
Wandering Pompeii and Herculaneum is like being transported two thousand years back in time, stuck in 79AD, the year of the infamous eruption of Mount Vesuvius, which had been regarded as a mountain until that time, a gift from the gods and beyond suspicion, and that instead buried these two towns and all of its inhabitants. Enjoy the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 3D at the new Virtual Archaeological Museum of Herculaneum.
Friday 25 November 2011
It’s holiday time but you’re broke? It’s also time for great opportunities online, and since you probably already know how to find cheap airline tickets, let’s take a look at the next step: how to find a discounted or free accommodation online.
Thursday 24 November 2011
A trip may not always be undertaken to discover beautiful and unknown places. Sometimes it could be all about great passions, for example for architecture, lakes, animals, for a particular artist, etc. then you decide to make a series of journeys, not just one, on the trail of what attracts you most, in order to see things in person and enrich yourself with new experiences in a fun and dynamic way: traveling.
Wednesday 23 November 2011
Declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Edinburgh is a magical city nestled in a stunning setting. Streets steeped in legends, mythical stories, museums, art galleries and festivals: do you want to bet that even at Christmas, the most magical time of year, the city has something wonderful in store for us?
Tuesday 22 November 2011
Taste of Christmas in London launches Christmas’ holiday season with style. From December 2 to 4, 2011, foodie lovers are invited at the ExCel centre of London to indulge in a weekend of cheerful eating. This amazing event in London celebrates end of year festivities with three days devoted to wine & food, with a focus on the best food and drink in the English Capital.
Monday 21 November 2011
Mayrhofen is a quaint Tyrolean village nestled within beautiful mountains, which although being Austria’s best-known ski resort, has managed to retain the ambience and architectural integrity of a traditional Tyrolean village. It is located just 43 miles from Innsbruck and offers the largest ski area in the Ziller valley.
Friday 18 November 2011
The next holidays are just around the corner, or why not, you have a bit of free time and want to spend it discovering some nice new place around the world? You just have to choose your destination and find a good place to sleep. Often these decisions are taken at the last minute and the time to browse good deals on the Internet is very short. Well, this is when the so-called Hotels Comparison websites can help you!
Thursday 17 November 2011
Austria is a country where Xmas Markets can be found in every major city and town. The capital itself, Vienna, hosts approximately 25 markets and this is a tradition dating back to Middle Ages. Vienna is a popular tourist destination all year round. Although being a large city, it is often chosen for short breaks rather than long stays, to visit its museums, and view the impressive architecture, not to mention the cultural attractions that Vienna has to offer, and its sweets.
