A beautiful and sometimes mysterious land known for its breathtaking forests, stunning aurora displays, vast areas of unspoiled wilderness and its fondness for saunas. Finland is a country definitely not short on magical places to explore…
Tarragona – exploring Spain’s beautiful under-the-radar city
Last October, when the temperature was in the last throes of a typical long Mediterranean summer, Scott Balaam from our team embarked on a whirlwind tour of Spain exploring four cities by train in four days, one…
15 of the most beautiful places to visit in Japan
Beautiful, mystical and extraordinary in equal measures Japan, usually known for industrialization, is also home to historic shrines, temples, architecture, world-class restaurants, imperial palaces and natural wonders in the world. In short, it has something to…
A weekend in Edinburgh – history, culture and quirky cafes
Spectacularly perched on a series of extinct volcanoes and rocky crags, Scotland’s capital city is a justifiably proud and noble city. Instantly visually striking, friendly, lively – there’s a thriving tight-knit local scene of music, art…
10 of the most beautiful Alpine ski chalets
When ski season arrives, finding yourself a truly beautiful Alpine chalet to stay in will really enhance your seasonal break. Cosy living rooms with open fires, saunas, scenic mountain views and even hot tubs are just…
Top 12 cool and unusual hotels in San Francisco 2020
Ever since the famous counterculture revolution of the 1960s San Francisco has been associated with free thinkers, bohemians and the unconventional. The city has been at the forefront of many progressive movements from the beat generation to the gay rights crusade…
Top 12 cool and unusual hotels in Tokyo 2020
Tokyo is a place where the people are polite and the culture is just a little bit crazy. The Japanese capital has legions of fans (including us) and is often considered to be one of most exciting cities to visit in the world. Innovation and new ideas are actively encouraged but the traditional way of life is still very important here. This is one eclectic list of hotels…
20 of the most beautiful places to visit in Ireland
Traditional and scenic, Ireland is also known as Emerald Isle due to the beautiful green fields that cover the countryside. Here you are guaranteed of stunning surroundings, a warm welcome and a perfect pint of the black stuff. Aside from its lively capital, here are ten of the most beautiful places to visit in Ireland…
Top 10 countries for great higher education opportunities
Your education is your passport to a better and prosperous future. Once you are finished your schooling, you might want to seek higher education abroad. Doing so gives you the chance to travel as well as…
A weekend in Athens – from the ancient to the trendy
I not sure whether it’s because the Greek capital doesn’t receive as much attention as say its main rival Rome or because of its recent troubles well documented the press, but I honestly didn’t expect to love Athens quite as much as I did. There’s….