Archive for 'Single Traveller' Category

Take on Tel Aviv

Now that we’re heading into the winter, what better way to treat yourself than getting away from the dark mornings and evenings – and unpredictable weather – and head towards what is quite possibly the coolest, youngest and most vibrant city on the Mediterranean, Tel Aviv. One of the oldest and most interesting parts of [...]

Halloween in Anoka, Minnesota

Proclaiming itself as the Halloween capital of the world, Anoka in Minnesota is said by many to have that little extra spooktacular aura. It all began back in 1920 when the city held a Halloween parade to distract pranksters from causing havoc. It is the local belief that it was the first Halloween parade and [...]

Summer in the Alps

If you choose to spend your summer in the Alps, you won’t be alone – around 50 million tourists choose this scenic area for their holiday every year. In the summer months, the Alps are popular with hikers and mountaineers eager to explore, while the many alpine lakes attract sailors and swimmers. Whether you want [...]

The ancient ruins of Mexico

With a bit of imagination, during a visit to any of the hundreds of ruins during your holiday in Mexico you can transport yourself back in time to an ancient era. There are hundreds of historically important and intriguing sites in the country. Some are huge and teeming with tourists, others are hidden away in [...]

Wine tasting in Bordeaux

The Bordeaux history of wine-making has been around since the eighth century, so it’s no wonder that countless wine-enthusiasts flock to this city to soak up its viticulture. Regular flights to France make it easy to enjoy all the wine-based activities in Bordeaux at the drop of a hat. Ecole de Bordeaux Why not learn [...]

Summer in the Pyrenees

Nature’s border between France and Spain, the Pyrenees are wonderland for hikers, mountain bikers, back packers and skiers. But, high up in the mountains, the less active among us can also take advantage of nature with leisurely strolls through the various national parks and detoxing in the all-natural spas and springs. Holiday in the Pyrenees [...]

The music of New Orleans

A holiday in New Orleans will satisfy music connoisseurs the world over, being recognised as the birthplace of jazz and forming many distinctive genres that have changed the face of music across the globe; rhythm and blues, funk and bounce music all started in ‘The City That Care Forgot.’ Festivals Renowned festivals await you after [...]

Leaning Tower of Pisa

Although designed to be perfectly vertical, during the construction period, the Tower of Pisa developed its most significant feature, its lean angle and it has now become one of the most recognisable landmarks in the world. Field of miracles The Tower stands 60 meters high and is one of four buildings which make up the [...]

Cologne Cathedral

The gothic Cathedral that stands as a famous landmark in Cologne today was built after the original structure was burnt down in 1248 and took over 600 years to construct. The foundations were laid in 1248 but the Cathedral was not completed until 1880 after various interruptions to construction. During World War II, the building [...]

The Forbidden City

Built in 1406 to 1420 the Forbidden City was the seat of imperial power starting with the Ming Dynasty through to the Qing Dynasty, encompassing nearly 500 years. The sprawling city has 980 buildings of traditional Chinese architecture lies at the heart of Beijing and anyone who was anyone in imperial China lived here. Thankfully [...]