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Prague is even more beautiful than you imagined. Having not been destroyed during World War 2, Prague retains much gorgeous architecture around town. There are a number of amazing sights and places throughout the city and this video has five tips to help you enjoy Prague even more.  

America is home to 59 National Parks spread across 27 states. That’s a lot to see – but what if you only have one day? This is a 1-day guide to 12 US National Parks.  

Located in the heart of Europe Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia. It is a city with a long and colourful history and its river location and well conserved old town have made it into an important Danube metropolis. For centuries, Bratislava was a junction of historic trade routes that fused together various cultures.  

Discover the delights of apartment and chalet camping holidays in France and Spain with Brittany Ferries. With such a wide choice of great value resorts – all hand-picked in superb settings across all the best regions of France and Spain, there is sure to be something that’s just right for you.

On the western edge of the state of Colorado and close to the city of Grand Junction and the village of Fruita, is the Colorado National Monument, one of the most fascinating areas in the United States Of America. From the twenty three mile long Rim Rock Drive there is a magnificent view across the eroded rock walls of the mighty canyons.

Buenos Aires combines European architecture with a Latin passion for soccer, juicy cuts of meat, and of course, the tango! Buenos Aires was established as a trading port in the 16th century and soon became one of the richest countries in the world. Since then the city’s fortunes have faded, but its splendour remains.

Cruise the legendary Yangtze between Wuhan and Chongqing through the scenic Three Gorges and wildly beautiful Lesser Gorges. You can also tour the Three Gorges Dam, an engineering marvel that has changed the face of China. Visit Xian and look into the faces of thousands of Terra Cotta Warriors. In Beijing, explore historic imperial treasures like The Forbidden City, Great Wall and famed Summer Palace, and walk through Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest public venue.  

Budapest, capital of Hungary, is the pearl of the Danube and a constantly changing metropolis. Hungary was once a kingdom but then came the Turks, who were followed by the Habsburgs and Maria Theresia who became ‘Queen of Hungary’. The historic centre of Budapest is dominated by its noble castle that towers above the banks of the Danube. A 100 metre long cable railway that dates back to 1870 is both a practical and fascinating way to ascend the hill to the castle. Each day, the area around the castle, the Fischerbastel, that has never played a military role, attracts [More]

Planning to visit New Orleans? The top 10 sights to see in New Orleans. The festivals like Mardis Gras or the French Quarter festival are world famous but there are so many more fantastic things to do in New Orleans. Visiting the Garden District, exploring the Mississippi River Delta, the French Quarter, Having fun on Bourbon Street, taking a streetcar and so much more. Haunted History Ghost and Voodoo Tours of New Orleans [awsmvid play=”0″ hide=”1″ skins=”17″ size=”2″ ]V-bszmAaaXM[/awsmvid]  

Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, lies on the north west coast of Java, the most populous island in the world. Jakarta is a gateway to Indonesia and in the heart of Jakarta’s old town is Fatahillah Square, home to Jakarta’s best heritage architecture and more fine museums, such as the Jakarta Historical Museum, the Wayang Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics.  

What you should know before you visit France. Whether you are touring Paris or partying in Provence there are things that travellers should know about France so they can have the best trip possible.  

Legendary vineyards, soaring redwood forests and the dramatic Pacific coast. This is Northern California and this video shows highlights of a week long biking holiday. Touring Wine Country by Bicycle: Napa and Sonoma – Join Where and videographers Jennifer Whalen and Daniel Zhu as they capture a mid-summer journey through California’s wine country.  

Santa Cruz de La Palma is a beautiful city with a colonial air which retains in its historic quarter, declared an Historic-Artistic Site, numerous palaces, colonial buildings and houses built in the traditional Canary style. The enormously varied landscape is accessible from the capital of the island. A natural paradise which offers the possibility of hiking among volcanoes and woodland in protected areas.  

Queen Victoria loved the Isle of Wight so much that she had the vast Osborne House built near Cowes. This whole island is a joy, its fine sandy beaches are ideal for dibbling and dabbling with bucket and spade. Music lovers flock here for the annual festivals (Isle of Wight in June and Bestival in September). Older people, who may have nostalgic memories of holidays many years ago, now come for the superb walking and cycle ways (half the island is designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). And there are numerous sites of historical and natural interest.