Travel

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.  

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.  

Seen from a distance, the beach at Tarquinia, north of Rome, appears to be quite ordinary, with its rows of parasols, endless pizzerias and gelaterias, and non-stop Latin-lover muzzak pounding out from the sound-system. But Tarquinia cannot forget its illustrious past, and the renowned Etruscans who choose Tarquinia as their main commercial harbour. Just look at the tombs in the necropolis, or the abundance of amphoras. The town today is included on Unesco’s World Heritage listing. So when you go fishing, it’s like fishing in Etruscan times, and when the locals flash a smile, it’s an Etruscan smile . . [More]

The tiny duchy of Monaco lies on the French Riviera between Menton and Nice. Its mood and elegance attract tourists, millionaires, ship owners, sportsmen, film and popstars. The casino of Monte Carlo – which was engineered in 1862 by the architect of the Paris Opera, Garnier – is the most famous of its kind in the whole world. The Formula 1 race, when the narrow streets of the city are turned into a racetrack, is also a large event.

Bordeaux is a port city on the Garonne River and it is also the capital of the Aquitaine Region. Bordeaux has been classified as a ”City of Art and History.” It is home to 362 historic monuments with some that date back to Roman times. Only Paris has more. Famous landmarks that you have to see while holidaying in Bordeaux are the Church of Notre Dame and the Grand Theatre de Bordeaux. Bordeaux is the world’s main wine industry capital. Although great white wines are produced and made in Bordeaux, the region is particularly renowned for its reds.

There is a wide choice of self catering holiday ideas on the shores of Loch Tay. Lots to do too including boat hire, fly fishing, water sports, hiking, and biking and even disc golf.  

Rabat is the capital of Morocco and also its royal seat of power. The main residence of King Mohammed the Sixth is a fascinating modern metropolis. Along with its monumental works of art, it is the fourth oldest of the Makhzen cities, is also one of Morocco’s most important. Cafés and workshops reflect daily life and most of the city’s souks are divided into specialized areas with items such as leather goods, blankets and carpets for sale and with a little haggling, it’s possible to purchase quality handicrafts at a very modest price! The Kasbah des Udayas was built by [More]

Graciosa, also known as the white island, is the second smallest of the nine islands of the Azores archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean.  

This video takes you on a tour through the streets of LA. From Malibu to the food trucks of Venice Beach, let some of LA’s famous residents show you their favourite spots.

In 79 A.D. a massive volcanic eruption destroyed the Roman city of Pompeii when millions of tons of lava petrified the bodies of 2000 of its inhabitants.

The Costa Del Sol is the name of the southern Mediterranean coast of Spain. In former times, a variety of bumpy roads connected the region’s sandy bays and remote fishing villages but today, its modern roads cater for mass tourism. Almunecar is the main tourist centre on this section of the coast. Once a tranquil fishing village, it’s now a busy coastal resort.

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.

Windermere is the largest natural lake in England. It has been one of the country’s most popular places for holidays since the arrival of the Kendal and Windermere Railway’s branch line in 1847. It is in the county of Cumbria and entirely within the Lake District National Park.

A valley walk from Troutbeck and back to tackle this small but beautifully situated peak.