Lanzarote’s Yaiza – Blessed by its position. The ancient village of Yaiza on the island of Lanzarote boasts a vibrant and colourful history. Whilst many of the towns and villages in the volcanic region of Timanfaya were ransacked by pirates in the 16th and 17th centuries, the pretty little village of Yaiza – lying higher that
The Lycian Way – A 509-kilometre blend of sea, sand, culture and beauty. If you are an enthusiastic cyclist and you are visiting Lycia, the chances are that you are already familiar with the Lycian Way. Whether or not you are already ‘au fait’ with possibly the best walking routes in Lycia, if your holiday
Three places on the Cote d’Azur to uplift the body, mind and soul. With the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean Ocean lapping against the shores of the endless pristine sandy beaches, the beautiful towns of Monaco, St. Tropez and Cannes and the picturesque countryside in between, the Coted d’Azur offers much more than the
Croatia to join the EU in 2013 – How will it affect the traveller? Croatia’s journey to be part of the European Union (EU) is now at its final hurdle. On June 10, 2011, the European Commission proposed to close negotiations to bring Croatia into the EU on July 13, 2013. Talking about the negotiations,
From September 1 until September 4, 2011, the Outlook Festival will be taking place at Fort Punta Christo in Pula, Croatia. Having been cited as being “The best four days of bass music in Europe, if not the world” and with previous Outlook Festival attendees describing the event as , “Without a doubt the most
Taking photographs is a great way of helping us to remember our holidays, and for the majority of us, our camera is an essential item on our summer holiday as the sun cream. If you want to improve your holiday snaps then read on, as our five tips for taking great holiday photos may help
The Algarve has often been described as being a golfer’s paradise, with good reason. With its year-round enviable climate, stunning vistas, warm and friendly locals and more than acceptable prices, the Algarve continues to maintain its position as being one of Europe’s leading golfing destinations. Given its prominent position on the international golfing stage, it
Whether you are an aviation enthusiast or just a regular traveller holidaying on the beautiful island of Malta this September, you simply cannot miss the Malta International Air Show 2011, one of Europe’s most spectacular aerial displays. Held on 24 – 25 September 2011, this fantastic annual event is one of the largest outdoor events
For many, the cuisine in Umbria is the best in Italy. From its famous black truffles, to its legendary olive oil, food does not get much better than in Umbria. Born from ‘cucina povera’ – poor peasant cooking – chefs in Umbria always rely on fresh seasonal ingredients cooked simply yet to a very high
From Thursday 25 August 2011 until Sunday 28 August, the ancient town of Castro Marim on the eastern edge of the Algarve will be holding the Medieval Days of Castro Marim festival 2011. This fun, family-orientated event is free for all and includes many colourful and exciting children’s activities, delicious local cuisine being served in
