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Everyone knows London. The red double-deckers, the black taxis, the red phone booths, the red brick buildings, the guards with the bearskin fur caps are well known by even those, who have never been to the English capital. There are the legendary buildings: the clock-tower of the Parliament, the Big Ben, the Saint Paul Cathedral, the residence of the Queen, the Buckingham Palace, the Westminster, the Tower and the famous bridge, the Tower, the Waterloo and the London bridge are all known from the pages of history books and literary pieces. There are many things to see, including the British [More]

What to See & Do in Madrid, Spain – Some favourite sights and locations throughout Madrid and the surrounding areas.

In Cusco, and the Sacred Valley, magnificent ruins await the adventurous traveler. The most famous of all is Machu Picchu. Cusco is the former capital of the Inca Empire of the Sun. Since the 16th century, Spanish colonial buildings were built atop former Inca Palaces, of which only the foundations remain. Examples in the central Plaza de Armas are the Cusco Cathedral and La Compañia church. In the Urubamba Valley, or Sacred Valley, visitors can see the mysterious Moray Terraces and the pre-Inca Salt Mines of Maras. Ollantaytambo is a living Inca city and its towering ruins form the start [More]

Getting to Yokohama from anywhere in the world is easy, thanks to the city’s proximity to two international airports. Since it is located in the centre of Japan’s main island, Yokohama is a great gateway to travel to cities within Japan. Yokohama offers a wide variety of accommodation, from five-star hotels to budget accommodation.  

The 760-millimetre track of the museum railway belonging to the Museum of Transportation was built in 1972. The terminus station is at the Fertőboz railway station and is operated by the GYSEV railway company. The 3,600-metre museum railway is popular both with the young and with adult railway lovers. Nagycenk is situated in the western part of Hungary, in between Budapest and Vienna, near the Hungarian-Austrian border. There is a unique Baroque castle that is now a museum. The building complex consists of three wings. The museum, bringing back the atmosphere of the past, has two major exhibitions. The one [More]

Sanssouci is truly a place of total relaxation, beauty and tranquillity that was designed for royalty by royalty. The grounds include a Baroque Palace and various impressive water features and statues.

Along the Loire River Valley, the beautiful French countryside is studded with evocative châteaux. In this video we visit four unique castles: elegant Chenonceau, massive Chambord, stately Cheverny, and fragrant Villandry. We also tour Leonardo’s home, feed hunting dogs, enjoy the local cuisine, and savour a princely garden.

Izola is an historic city on the Slovenian Adria coast.The idyllic old town and atmospheric, narrow streets date back to Roman times. However, from 1280 to 1797, Venice ruled the old fishing city and characterised its appearance. Thus the famous Venetian-inspired Palazzo Besenghi Degli Ughi was created, a Baroque palace built at the end of the eighteenth century.  

There are many private islands in Maldives, but only very few of them are truly private, owned by one person. Velaa Private Island is such a case. The owner, Jiri Smejc, has spent countless weeks in Maldives both on holidays and while taking his business trips from Europe to Asia. The islands became his true passion, that’s why he decided to build the Velaa Private Island. An island keeping a real privacy for its guests but at the same time versatile enough to provide number of first-class enjoyment opportunities.  

Thinking of taking a short break? In Rome, classical ruins and early Christian places of worship stand next to – or lie beneath – Renaissance palazzos and Baroque fountains. But there are also great neighbourhood trattorias, quirky shops and a buzzing aperitivo scene. The city’s mild Mediterranean climate is another persuasive draw for visitors from the cool north.

With the Himalayas in the background and terraced fields and streams; in the middle of this wonderful valley the Kangra Valley landscape has everything of fairy tales. The Kangra train, makes a journey of 164 kms from Pathankot to Joginder. These trains travel on narrow gauges over hundreds of breathtaking bridges in curves and tunnels that slowly meander through the captivating Himalayan countryside.  

Belizes Barton Creek Cave was recently included in a list of nine of the worlds most beautiful and unusual cave destinations, highlighting an exciting new trend in tourism as an increasing number of travellers go underground seeking adventure, the Lodge at Chaa Creek reports. The resident Mayanist at Chaa Creek, anthropologist Joe Awe said that exploring Belizes sacred Maya ceremonial caves also gives travelers new insights into the fascinating world of the ancient Maya. You don’t need to have an interest in caving or Maya history to appreciate Barton Creek Caves, but its a pretty good bet you will by [More]

Situated on Grand Cayman’s west shore, Seven Mile Beach actually now measures only 5.5 miles. But its gorgeous clear waters and coral sands still lure visitors from around the world. Beach bars, such as the Royal Palms, provide drinks and a lively atmosphere, and restaurants abound. Swim with friendly stingrays at Stingray City, shop Seven Mile Shops, snorkel and scuba in the enticing waters around Cemetery Reef. Visit nearby Cayman capital George Town and the fascinating Cayman Turtle Farm.

Visit Malaga in Spain where you can see the Picasso Museum, Alcazaba, Gibralfaro castle, the lively Larios street, the beautiful marina and the great tapas bars of Costa del Sol. This video tells you the absolute essentials, including how many days to stay and how to travel around the city.