Category: Europe

The British overseas territory of Gibraltar is filled with historic sights, attractions and activities. At only 3 miles (5 km) long and 0.75 miles (1.2 km) wide it’s a tiny relic of the former British empire but there’s more than enough to keep a family entertained for several days. For those visiting just for the…

Accommodation Review Overview: Villacana is an idyllic development that has been designed in the style of a typical Andalusian “white town” or pueblo blanco. With its narrow flower adorned passageways and direct access to the beach it is one of the most sought after locations on the Costa del Sol. Villacana Villa Location: The Villa is…

Travel Guide: Bremen About: The city of Bremen is situated in north west Germany lying approximately 120 km south west of Hamburg.  Its location on the Weser River enabled the city to be a key post in the Hanseatic League.  The League was a group of trading guilds that existed during the 13th to 17th…

Naples is a port city in the Campania region of southern Italy.  With 4.4 million inhabitants it’s the third largest city in the country.  Most visitors flying into Naples airport don’t stop off to explore the city but instead pick up hire cars and head south to explore the Amalfi coast.  Despite the city previously…

After enjoying our visit to the Getty Villa earlier in our stay we decided to explore the Getty Center on the last full day of our holiday. It was a bit of a trek to reach the museum by public transport but well worth the effort. From Downtown LA, we caught a bus to Westwood…

We started the day with a visit to San Francisco’s Civic Centre located just a short walk from our hotel.  This large square is home to numerous imposing buildings including the Asian Art Museum, War Memorial Opera House and the City Hall. We’d come to visit the City Hall which welcomes visitors daily and offers free guided…

Malta is a small Mediterranean island that’s popular for its pristine beaches and guaranteed sunny weather between Easter and October.  You might not be aware though that in December, Malta transforms into a wonderland full of festive events, dazzling Christmas lights, and plenty of seasonal cheer. Getting there: Ryanair, EasyJet and Air Malta all offer…

Visiting Porvoo:   Whilst staying in Helsinki it’s a perfect opportunity to spend a day or two exploring Porvoo.  Located 50 km east of the capital, it’s Finland’s second oldest city and its best preserved. The small city is noted for its old wooden town, charming cobblestone streets and ochre painted riverside warehouses.  Porvoo is…

Tallinn is one of the best preserved Hanseatic old towns in Europe and its delightful old town has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997.  Whether you are arriving by air, ferry or cruise ship the old town is easily reachable within 15 minutes.  We travelled on the luxurious Tallink My Star ferry from Helsinki taking…

Fiskars is a beautiful ironworks village surrounded by lakes and forests and home to many artists and craftspeople.  It’s a lovely place to enjoy the Finnish countryside and can be reached from Helsinki in approximately 75 minutes by car or slightly longer by public transport.  Visitors without cars can take a train to Karjaa then…