​ Glass igloos are becoming increasingly popular in Finland with more then 20 holiday resorts in Finnish Lapland offering the chance to observe the Northern Lights in the comfort of glass-roofed accommodation. Four new glass igloo resorts in Finland will open by Christmas 2017: Star Arctic Hotel, Saariselkä This hotel is located on top of the Kauni...

The Mauritshuis in The Hague displays masterpieces by Dutch artists including Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring; The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp by Rembrandt; The Goldfinch by Fabritius and The Bull by Potter. These are among two hundred works by Dutch and Flemish artists. Temporary exhibitions during 2018 will include: Jan Steen's Histor...

 Leeuwarden, the capital of the Dutch province of Friesland, is the European Capital of Culture 2018, with more than 60 main events and hundreds of Mienskip projects with highlights. These include : Mata Hari, the Museum of Friesland 14 October 2017 to 2 April 2018 A century after her death, the Museum of Friesland is hosting the largest exhib...

​ Off the Map Travel's is introducing a new experience in Norway run by a husband and wife team who have combined their passion for dogsledding and gourmet food to offer new immersive luxury Arctic experience. Images Tristi and Trine The trip starts at the home of Johnny Trasti, Trine Lyrek and their Alaskan huskies, an Eco Lodge nestled in the for...

E-Bikes take the sting out of steep climbs A smiling Bruno Baldini greets us at the Florence train station shortly after 9 a.m. as we disembark from the Bologna train, eager to begin our eight-day cycling tour of Tuscany. Our rented bikes await us in the parking lot, already fitted for size. Wary of Tuscany's steep hills, we have opted for e-b...

A showcase of exhilarating Indian classical dance and music.​ ​Prior to the performance it was clear that attendees were ready to join in the showboating as they came dressed in traditional Indian outfits, such as Sarees and Kurtas, and a sea of rainbow colours soared through the theatre. Akram Khan's solo Kathak dance was mesmerising to watch and ...