Tag Archives: World Heritage site

3 reasons to visit Halong Bay in Vietnam

3 reasons to visit Halong Bay in Vietnam

Thinking of going abroad for a beach holiday? Chances are, Vietnam has not crossed your mind. We tend to think of Vietnam for a number of things, including its history, its culture, and its famous str ...
In the footsteps of the Habsburgs

In the footsteps of the Habsburgs

“It was like going from technicolour to black and white,” says our tour guide Sabine Mueller, as we drive towards the Brandenburg Gate. Which is exactly how I remember my one-day teenage sojourn from ...
Europe’s best cities for cycling

Europe’s best cities for cycling

There are few finer ways to explore a new city than wheeling through the winding streets pushed forward by pedal power. Cycling is an environmentally-friendly and fun way to pack all the sights and ex ...
Spring sunshine made easy

Spring sunshine made easy

Tenerife, one of the Canary Islands is nicknamed the Island of Eternal Spring – with good reason as the temperature rarely drops below 20 degrees C. even now in early spring. The winters too are ...