Travel

The Cotswolds is an area of England which is very Popular with both the English themselves and visitors from all over the world, the Cotswolds are well-known for gentle hillsides, sleepy villages and for being so ‘typically English’.

After sorting through the monuments of Venice’s powerful past, we’ll trace its decline from Europe’s most powerful city to its most hedonistic one. We’ll cruise the Grand Canal, luxuriate in a venerable café, and savour fresh fish canal-side with Venetian friends. Becoming as anonymous as possible in this city of masks, we’ll be dazzled by masterpieces of the Venetian Renaissance and get intimate with the city of Casanova…on a gondola in the moonlight.

Arles is most famous for its Roman amphitheater, still intact, and its connections with Van Gogh, who spent one of his final years here painting 200 canvases. Its real appeal, however, is found in the lovely pedestrian promenades, historic landmarks, museums and tranquil plazas, all of which make Arles one of the most charming places in Europe.

The island of Aegina is one of the most popular tourist destinations as it is the closest island to Athens (only 16.5 nautical miles from the port of Piraeus).

The Canadian province of Quebéc is a traditional wintersports destination. However, it is during the warm summers that its elegant capital, Quebéc City, really comes to life.

Relax and enjoy the landscapes and history of Switzerland, in beautiful HD video. Great if you plan to visit, or if you want to learn more about Switzerland. This journey is Romont, the Chartreuse de la Valsainte (ancient monastery), Lake Geneva, Montreaux (of Jazz Festival fame), Verbier (famous ski resort), Valais (mountains), brief flight over Italy, then Locarno and Ascona on the shores of Lake Maggiore.

The small town of Wolfenbüttel deserves more attention than it usually gets. Wolfenbüttel is a town in Lower Saxony, Germany, located on the Oker River about 13 kilometres south of Brunswick. An intact old town with half-timbered houses, not affected by World War II, you can visit the palace of the Dukes of Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel, the library with its unique treasure and more! If the writing is too fast (or too small) in the video for you to read, the transcript is below. Schloss Wolfenbüttel is a baroque castle. In 1866 the castle became the Anna-Vorwek-School for girls. Today part of [More]

The island of Mallorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands, is internationally known for its warm climate, its cuisine and traditional handicraft items and of course for its wonderful beaches. There are over 360 beaches around the island, these beaches have fine white sand and warm clean waters. These beautiful beaches are one of the main reasons why tourists from all over the world choose to come and spend their holidays in Mallorca.

The island nation Fiji lays in the South Pacific Ocean. Fiji is one of the friendliest places on Earth. Within moments of arriving, you’ll hear the Fijian greeting “Bulla”, and before long, you’ll be calling it out too! The main island Vitu Levu is home to 85 percent of Fiji’s population. Fiji’s port capital, Suva, is a city filled with colonial architecture and bustling markets. Explore the Coral Coast, a 50-mile of stretch of beaches fringed by a coral reef that literally touches the shoreline. Inland, take in the scents of the Fiji Spice Gardens, zip-line through forests, or take [More]

Churches, cathedrals, massive fortresses, magnificent castles, historic monuments, Lisbon, the Algarve – the past revisited!

Singapore is a city-state island situated in South East Asia, just off the southern tip of Malaysia. Bustling Pagoda Street Market sells novel gifts such as dragon candles. Little India crams the colours and scents of the Indian subcontinent into a a few city blocks. Kampong Glam, Orchard Road and Bugis Markets are home to retail and bargain hunting. Marina Bay and Gardens by the Bay are two examples of Singapore’s incredible ability to innovate. The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple offers escape from the city centre, as do the Singapore Botanic Gardens and National Orchid Garden, and the Bukit Timah [More]

Perched on the East Coast of Australia, Sydney, is the vibrant capital of New South Wales. The Sydney Tower is the perfect way to get acquainted with the city. From Circular Quay it’s possible to get almost anywhere else in the city. Nearby is Sydney Harbour Bridge. Just across it is Luna Park, renowned for its vintage fairground rides. A short ferry ride from Luna Park is Darling Harbour, home to the National Maritime Museum. A few blocks away is the Powerhouse Museum. Sydney Opera House is Sydney’s most iconic sight. Behind it are the Royal Botanic Gardens and the [More]

Marrakesh has the largest souks in Morocco. As well as shoes and clothing, they stock all the necessities of life and of course, bargaining and haggling are the norm! Daily life in the souks is dominated by trade. They are a vital meeting place and trading centre for the farmers of the High Atlas. Those who wish to experience Moroccan daily life can do so here and a stroll through the narrow alleys, taking in the city’s sounds and aromas, explains far more than any travel guide.

A cruise on the Nile in the wake of the ancient Egyptians, an adventure into the world of the Pharaohs and an atmospheric glimpse into their remarkable culture.