Though the name Kremlin ushers in images of KGB and Stalinism, it actually is a fortified set of building in a somewhat triangular shape. It is in the heart of Moscow, currently the centre of post-Communist capitalism, teeming with energy and activity.
To the east of Kremlin flows the Moscow River, beautiful gardens flank its western walls and to its...
A complaint, by the Isles of Scilly tourism officials, is due to be lodged because a claim that was made by Jersey’s tourism office in a TV advertisement that the largest of the Channel Islands is the warmest place in all of the British Isles.
Scilly is recognized by the Met Office as officially the warmest place in all of...
On the far frontier of Eastern Europe (or, alternatively, Western Asia) lies a Black Sea whose very name conjures images of dreary skies and icy, tumultuous sea water.
The Black Sea’s moody waves lap against the shores of six different countries — Russia, Georgia, Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania and the Ukraine, and each of these countries has a long and distinct...
As my plane touched down in northern Spain, on my way to Bilbao, I looked around at the jagged mountains, out over the Bay of Biscay and up at the clear, blue sky and thought to myself, “Dear God, I forgot people actually live in places like this.”
It had been nearly a half decade since I’d last visited any...
This year, why not plan a vacation that is exotic, adventurous, and historical. Majorca is the largest island off the coasts of Spain. It is also the most populated. This place truly has something for everyone. If you are looking for a family vacation this is a perfect alternative. Many tourists have been coming here since the 1950?s especially...
Greece is a gem of the Mediterranean Sea with an incredible appeal to tourists. The country is known throughout the world for its excellent weather, cuisine, beaches and history. If a holiday in the sun comes to mind then it probably will look similar to the beauty that surrounds Greece.
There are a number of ways to spend a summer...
You may be wondering where you can go for your next holiday. Maybe you have already been to Hawaii, London, and Paris. It's time to try an Italy vacation. You may have even been to Rome already and disliked the crowds and the "touristy" feel. If you prefer the countryside and don't mind the beautiful scenery you should go...
Step into the Tower of London, home to the Crown Jewels and savour its dark and mysterious past. Wander through the Bloody Tower where the two young Princes disappeared in 1483, reportedly murdered by their uncle, Richard III; the torture chambers where Guy Fawkes, architect of the Gunpowder Plot, and his co-conspirators were subjected to the infamous rack. ...
The coastline of Devon in the Southwest of England is unquestionably one of the most beautiful spots in the country. Devon has long been known for its scenic attractions, and it is becoming more and more popular as a holiday destination for short breaks or extended excursions amongst the cliffs and beaches along this gorgeous stretch of coastal England. ...
Do you like looking around places usually closed to the public?
Well London is the place for you on the 17th and 18th of September as we enjoy the annual London Open House Weekend.
From government offices like the ornate Foreign and Commonwealth Office, to financial institutions such as Lloyds of London, the doors are open to welcome you in. There...
