Middlethorpe Hall is a 'William and Mary' country house that was built, two miles from the centre of the historic city of York, between 1699 and 1701. In recent times, the house has been carefully res...

Škofja Loka is one of the oldest towns in Slovenia, with a history that goes back to the 10th century. It was then enclosed by stone walls and could only be entered through one of its five gated tower...

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, The Hotel Roanoke stands as a proud testament to Southern hospitality, rich history, and elegant design. Listed on the National Register of Historic Pl...

The islands of Malta and Gozo have been designated an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. As a result of past beliefs and religious developments there are 359 churches and chapels on t...

Syros: The Queen of the Greek Islands ​ ​Syros: The Queen of the Greek Islands You may think this is a strange title for an article about a Greek island. After reading this travel blog, I hope you agr...

There are many, many thousands of people worldwide who just for the love of it sing, dance, perform street theatre, conjuring and general entertainment publicly. Not to make money but to gain the sati...

In a stunning but well-deserved victory, Ha Giang—Vietnam's northernmost province—has won the prestigious title of Asia's Leading Regional Cultural Destination at the 2024 World Travel Awards in Manil...

VIVA Cruises is a premier operator on the major European rivers including the Rhine, Moselle, Danube, Elbe, Rhône and Seine. VIVA ONE, with twin sister VIVA TWO, are the flagship in VIVA's eight stron...

​ The world premiere of the musical Why am I so single is playing at the Garrick Theatre in London's West End. It comes from the writers of the musical SIX and follows two musical theatre writers and ...

Nestled at the gateway to Alaska's Inside Passage, Ketchikan proudly wears the title of the 'First City,' where rugged wilderness meets rich history. This picturesque coastal town, framed by towe...

The Finnish city of Tampere has so much to offer the visitor, and it is so worth the little extra effort it takes getting there. It is to be found between the Näsijärvi and Pyhäjärvi lakes, two huge a...

Thornbury Castle, on the outskirts of the English market town of Thornbury in rural Gloucestershire, is a hotel in a Tudor castle. Built over 500 years ago, it saw King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn stay...