Bordeaux is the sixth biggest city in France, with an inner city population of around 250,000. The locals are known as Bordelais and Bordelaises. The part of the city known as “Le Port de La Lune” is a Unesco World Heritage site. The region is the wine capital of the world, bringing in around €14.5 […]
by Suzanna Clarke
Visiting Morocco and want to buy a carpet? Purchasing a beautiful carpet as part of your trip to Morocco is an experience not to be missed. You can spend an enjoyable hour or three in a carpet shop, glass of mint tea in hand, while gorgeous reams of colour unfurl before your eyes. Or you […]
by Suzanna Clarke
The area around Duras has some wonderful destinations for day-trips or dinner and a glass of wine. Visit Sainte-Foy-la-Grande The town of Sainte-Foy-la-Grande is situated in the northeast corner of Gironde, very close to the border with both the Dordogne and Lot-et-Garonne departments. In Sainte-Foy-la-Grande town centre you will discover a 13th-century bastide town, with half-timbered houses, […]
by Suzanna Clarke
Duras is a quiet town that is above all known for the local wine and the magnificent Chateau de Duras Duras is situated in the Lot-et-Garonne department and Nouvelle-Aquitaine region and is perfect for a day of exploration. One of the main sights that attracts visitors is the Chateau de Duras. Originally built in the […]
by Suzanna Clarke
The Limassol Carnival Festival is an annual event held in Limassol, Cyprus. The event is held 12 days before the start of Lent on the Sunday before Ash Monday, 50 days before the Orthodox Easter. The festival is a colourful 10-day event of people eating, singing, games, wearing costumes, and attending parties. The festival culminates with […]
by Suzanna Clarke
No visit to Florence is complete without a visit to a traditional, family-run ‘enoteca‘ (wine bar). However, there are some enjoyable alternatives that take you out of the city. There are many small-group tours through the beauty of Tuscany’s wine country. The countryside is stunning on the roads through vineyards, olive groves and cypress […]
by Suzanna Clarke
Florence was the birthplace of the Renaissance and home to some of the most iconic artistic and architectural masterpieces in the world, is a must-see when visiting Italy. The most common mistake made by visitors to Florence is not allotting sufficient time to explore all that Florence has to offer The Florence Duomo is a must, […]
by Suzanna ClarkeFormer submarine base transformed into extraordinary galleries Hidden in a World War II submarine base of 3,000 square metres are magical caverns containing moving colours, shapes, light and music – famous artworks by the likes of Klimt, Klee, Monet and Renoir in digital form. It’s a brilliant use of a utilitarian space, now transformed into […]
by Suzanna Clarke
When the weather warms up and the Moroccan border re-opens, it’s time to head for the wide open space and dramatic dunes of the Sahara desert A day’s drive from Fez or Marrakech, you can ride a camel to your comfortable tent. You don’t need to rough it – clean sheets, hot showers and a […]
by Suzanna Clarke
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