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Visiting France: Abbaye de Sénanque
The abbey was founded in 1148 - which by anyone's standards is a very long time ago. Little has changed since that time. To this day. the monks gather, seven times every day, to pray within the chapel. And just as they have for hundreds of years, in order to help...
What is a Histopad?
How's your imagination these days? We don't really have to use them too much now, do we? We can go anywhere and see anything on our various screens. We can do unimaginable things thanks to virtual reality. But I'll bet that many of us still get a big dose of...
Lingotto Building: Turin, Italy
There are many reasons to visit the Lingotto Building in Turin. It houses a fabulous hotel, concert halls, a convention centre, theatres, shopping centres and more. But it's also an incredible building - with a history. Construction of the building started in 1916....
Airbnb Hosting: The Reality
Only a few months ago I wrote an article about Airbnb hosting. It's something that I love doing and I've been in the hospitality industry for many years. But in recent months, I've noticed that many new hosts are simply unprepared for the realities of something that...
Miami’s Ancient Spanish Monastery
One of my favourite places to visit in the Miami area is the 12th century St. Bernard de Clairvaux Church - known as the Ancient Spanish Monastery. It's such a calm and peaceful place especially in contrast to the hustle and bustle of Miami today. But if you're...
Have You Considered a Cycling Tour?
Which mode of transport allows you to make the most of your vacation? It's debatable, of course. I like to travel by train because well, I'm lazy. But for those who are a little more active than I seem to be these days, it's great news that Intrepid Travel are now...
Krämerbrücke, Erfurt, Germany
Krämerbrücke means "Merchant's Bridge' and this particular bridge is more like a small village spanning the river Breitstrom. It's located in the city of Erfurt - which still has much of its original medieval architecture. The original bridge was build before 1110 and...
Monaco on a Budget
Monaco is one of the most glamorous and expensive places in Europe. This tiny principality is home (and tax haven) to the rich and many more see it as their luxury playground. So is it worthwhile or even possible for us lesser mortals to visit? It's certainly well...
Cruise the Ganges with National Geographic
Did you know that the famed National Geographic offers exciting tours? One of their most popular destination is India and they even offer a twelve day cruise down the River Ganges. You'll see places that can only be experienced from the river and there are plenty of...
Edinburgh Writers’ Museum
If you are vacationing in Scotland and are thinking of visiting Scotland’s capital city of Edinburgh (and what tourist doesn’t?) you may wish to include in your itinerary a visit to some of Edinburgh’s museums. The city has some wonderful museums but if you are of a...
Airbnb Guest? How to get Great Reviews
If you've used Airbnb, or browsed the site, then you'll know that guests can leave reviews for their hosts and vice versa. This is an excellent system as it keeps everyone accountable. Increasingly, I'm seeing online questions from guests whose hosts have not left...
Travel Hygiene: No Shower or Tub?
Travel is one of the best experiences in the world. But different circumstances and travelling to out-of-the-way places can mean that we can't always maintain the hygiene standards we are used to at home. Of course, if you're near the beach, a clear river or lake,...
Great Journeys: Madrid to Marrakesh
Everyone has a holioday that truly stands out in their minds. For me, it happened many years ago - more years than I'd like to admit. It was a wonderful road trip through Europe (mostly Spain) and into Morocco. It was an excellent opportunity to explore these two...
Enjoy a Chocolate Workshop in the UK
Wouldn't you, or someone you know, love to attend a chocolate masterclass and learn how to make the most delectable chocolate treats? At the risk of started the Third World War here I have to say that I think that the chocolate from the other side of the pond is far...
Tattva Design Hostel. Porto, Portugal
The next time you're in Portugal, I recommend that you stay in a hostel. Yes, that's right, I said hostel and not hotel. The Tattva is a very special place though - it's one of the new breed of design hostels and you can see from the photographs and videos below just...
Where to Stay: Bristol, UK
It always surprises me that so many foreign guests to the UK visit only London. Bristol is an award-winning and vibrant city which is extremely well located. There is so much to see and do in the city and the surrounding area - fascinating history, extensive arts,...
Italy’s Wine Fountain
A vineyard in Italy has created a free wine fountain for those who are walking the Cammino di San Tommaso, a popular route for pilgrims. The Dora Sarchese winery commissioned the well-known Italian architect, Rocco Valentini, to create the fountain - which means that...
The Queen Mother’s home in Scotland
In 1952, just after the death of her husband King George VI, Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, better known today as ‘The Queen Mother’ bought a 450-year-old rundown castle in the far north of Scotland as a place to ‘get away from everything’. She oversaw the restoration of the...
Where to Stay: University of Maryland
Are you about to visit the University of Maryland and are looking for somewhere to stay? Scroll down to see more details of a private suite that will be just right for you - and it's only five minutes away from the university itself. The suite has the advantage of...
Visit Frankenstein Castle
Yes, there really is a genuine Frankenstein Castle and it is open to the public. It's in Germany (as you would expect) and overlooks the city of Darmstadt. It was originally built in the thirteenth century and it's thought that it provided Mary Shelley, the author of...
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