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Will America Now Change Its Toilet Habits?
If I were to go to the shops now in search of a few rolls of toilet paper, the chances are I'd be disappointed. You know why - the current situation with the coronavirus has sent the US population panic buying. And the item that they mostly bought in their panic was...
The Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya
It must be very difficult these days to create new buildings and structures, bearing in mind the ecological pressures brought to bear upon architects. But the local people of northeastern India discovered many years ago that you don't necessarily need building...
Cape Town: Honest Chocolate
I know that most people don't travel to Cape Town to sample chocolate but if you're going to be in this fabulous city then visiting the Honest Chocolate Café is a must. It has become an important part of many travellers' itinerary thanks to its handmade, organic...
Monaco: Prince Rainer’s Car Collection
Prince Rainier of Monaco, who lived until 2004, was a well-known monarch. He is probably best known, in the United States in particular, for marrying American actress, Grace Kelly, in 1956. What is less known is that he was an avid collector of the finest automobiles...
Icelandic Punk Museum: In an Underground Public Toilet
Even if you don't remember the punk movement of the seventies and eighties, if you're visiting Reykjavík then this might be the perfect novelty museum for you to visit. And appropriately (some would say) the museum is located in a disused underground public toilet. As...
Enjoy a Literary Dublin Pub Crawl!
Dublin is well known for many of the attractions if offers but for many people, it's pubs are a major feature! Add to that the fact that there have been so many notable literary figures who have lived and worked in Dublin and you have the perfect combination - the...
Great Pyramid Inn: Giza, Cairo
The romance and history of Egypt's pyramids - and the famous Sphinx - is something that many people would love to experience. For most of us, simply getting there is a costly matter and then we have to find affordable accommodation - it seems almost impossible to...
Spinlister: Airbnb for Bikes
When you travel, rent a bike, surfboard, stand up paddle board or snow gear from Spinlister - which is often described as 'Airbnb for bikes'. This is because the two companies work in very similar ways. Just as you can often find rental accommodation on Airbnb that...
Paris: Movie Location Tour
Take a walking tour of many of the famous locations where films have been made in the fabulous city of Paris. Probably one of the most iconic movies made in Paris is Charade starring Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn and yes, you'll see those locations and many more. Your...
Visiting the UK: Ladybower Reservoir
England's Peak District is a fabulous place to visit with a great deal to offer the tourist, especially those who appreciate natural beauty.A place I always enjoyed visiting was the Ladybower Reservoir. Why on earth would anyone want to visit a reservoir? Well,...
The Pool of the Arches: Ramla, Israel
Ramla is a short, about thirty minutes, drive from Tel Aviv. It's notable for its museum and White Tower but in recent years, travellers have been visiting because of another curious attraction - the Pool of Arches. Descend the stone stairs and once you are...
Hyde Park Cinema: Leeds
There are many great reasons to visit Leeds in Yorkshire. Art galleries, Victorian arcades, exceptional shopping, original architecture, sports facilities, museums, fabulous dining options and --- plenty more. But increasingly visitors are heading to a warren of...
Trade your Talent for Travel Opportunities
Wanderbrief is a comparatively new service - just over one year old at time of writing - that allows professional photographers, designers, writers and other creatives exchange their skills in exchange for travelling the world. The service, headquartered in Amsterdam,...
Airbnb Hosts: The House Tour
If you operate a short term rental, using Airbnb or a similar service, then it's important to realise that greeting your guests and the house tour can be one of the most important aspects of your business. They say that you don't get a second chance to make a first...
Justo Gallego Martínez’s Madrid Cathedral
Since 1961 Justo Gallego had had just one aim and that is to build a cathedral in Mejorada del Campo in the Community of Madrid, Spain. Opinions are still divided regarding Justo - is he devout or simply a madman? He has no permit to erect the building and there are...
Visiting the UK: Dobcross
Dobcross is a small village in the north of England, nestling in the South Pennine hills. Picturesque and featuring fabulous surrounding countryside, it's always well worth visiting. This is especially the case if you're a visitor from overseas and want to see a...
A Tropical Island Vacation … In Germany
Maybe a tropical resort vacation is way beyond your means, especially if you live in Europe. But never mind, did you know that you can enjoy a tropical island stay in Germany? This is thanks to the Tropical Islands Resort at Krausnick. (See the map below). You can...
Historic Hotels: Cotton House Hotel, Barcelona
I've always loved Barcelona and if you want to stay there in style - in a wonderful historic building - then you'll want to take a look at the Cotton House Hotel. You'll see photographs and a video below. It's certainly a luxury hotel and the staff - as you'll see in...
Which Countries Offer Great Travel Deals?
Of course, if I were to give you now a list of the countries which offer the best value for international travellers, that list would soon be out of date. Somewhere that was a great deal a year ago might not be these days. One of the main reasons is the way that...
Coming to Fort Lauderdale from the UK?
When I first came to Fort Lauderdale from England - way back in the eighties - I would have loved to have stayed in a place where someone knew what I was talking about! Ten years later, I moved here permanently and it took me quite some time to adjust to being a Brit...
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