Hiking Champéry, Valais, Switzerland - Champéry is a traditional Swiss village, overlooked by the formidable Dents du Midi, and makes a cosy base for alpine hiking, whatever your level of ability. Situated at 1050m, at the foot of the Dents du Midi and the Dents Blanches, the resort of Champéry tumbles down the Val-d’Illiez in the Lower Valais. It’s managed …
Travel Guide: What is there to do and see in Batumi, Georgia? - With a pleasant sub-tropical climate, Batumi is a fast growing resort on the eastern shores of the Black Sea with lots to see. Georgia’s second-largest city has reinvented itself in the last few years as Vegas on the Black Sea, complete with casinos and crazy skyscrapers. The railway arrived here in the 19th century, connecting …Travel Guide: What is there to do and see in Batumi, Georgia? Read More »
Wine and Food Marathon in Sion, Valais, Switzerland - Every year, the vineyards of the Valais around Sion, stage the Marathon Des Saveurs, which involves walking 22km and tasting ten wines and five dishes on the way. Over a third of Swiss Wine comes from the vineyards of Valais, stretching for a hundred kilometres along the river Rhône. Sion, the region’s capital straddles the …Wine and Food Marathon in Sion, Valais, Switzerland Read More »
15 Romantic hotel stays for Valentine’s day - Are you in the mood for love? Or just want to spice things up a little? Then check out these lovely hotels and their indulgent offerings that are bound to stir up those romantic feelings: ENGLAND The Belfry Hotel & Resort, North Warwickshire – Seven-course tasting menu and overnight stay – from £178 per couple. …
Q&A: Can I travel to Spain with my children if they haven’t been vaccinated? - Spain has historically been a family holiday hot spot. Until December 1 2021 unvaccinated travellers could enter by showing a negative test. This has now changed as Spain is now following the European Union Commission’s recommendations and have announced that from February 1, only vaccination certificates stating that a traveller has received their second dose …Q&A: Can I travel to Spain with my children if they haven’t been vaccinated? Read More »
Restaurant Review: Mr White’s, Leicester Square, London - Marco Pierre White’s new restaurant offers gastro food at accessible prices. Leicester Square is pretty much always vibrant with the zesty chatter of young people in the mood for a fun evening out. This is why the location of Mr. White’s restaurant right on Leicester Square is ideal. There’s plenty of choice around the square, …Restaurant Review: Mr White’s, Leicester Square, London Read More »
What is There to See and Do in Potsdam, Germany? - Potsdam is the capital of Brandenburg – the big attraction is the complex of royal palaces built by Frederick the Great. Just 16 miles outside Berlin, on the River Havel, Potsdam is a surprisingly green city, with the huge Sanssouci Park, on its outskirts. This contains a series of royal palaces begun in 1745 by …What is There to See and Do in Potsdam, Germany? Read More »
Fabulous hotels to check out in Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka is on a high and no wonder, it offers exotic landscapes, soft sand beaches and myriad luxurious hotels. So if you are tempted, here are five top picks: Boutique Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan, Jaffna, Northern Sri Lanka A hidden gem of northern Sri Lanka. Steeped in history with a rich, vibrant culture Jaffna is …
What is There to See and Do in Umbria, Italy - Start in Perugia, the capital of Umbria and one of the best-preserved of the region’s hill towns. The walls are still intact, encircling the medieval centre, and you can easily spend a few days here exploring its steep streets. The rail and bus stations lie below so don’t think about walking with your suitcase. Fortunately, …
A tour of the historical sights of Fukushima and Yamagata, Japan - The often-overlooked Fukushima and Yamagata prefectures are located in the Tōhoku region of Japan and are both rich in culture and landscape. The joys of Fukushima are still obscured behind a cloud of a nuclear accident following the 2011 great east Japan earthquake. That’s a shame because Japan’s third-largest prefecture offers incredible natural beauty, warm …A tour of the historical sights of Fukushima and Yamagata, Japan Read More »