Birthplace of William Wordsworth and home to such extraordinarily beautiful scenery that it provided the backdrop for famous films such as Star Wars and Snow White, Cumbria is one of the most loved and most visited counties in England. The Lake District National Park with its atmospheric and alluring landscapes and lakes is by far…
Top 15 of the most beautiful places to visit in Lincolnshire
Lovely Lincolnshire is known for its long wide sandy beaches, popular seaside resorts, truly gorgeous coastline, and sparsely populated mostly flat inland landscapes punctuated with tranquil nature reserves, picturesque traditional villages, fine waterways, and the odd windmill. Located in the East Midlands, the pretty English county offers many fantastic destinations for day trips or staycations….
The best hotels to stay in Memphis USA
When you ask for the “best” hotel in an area, it gives me pause. When it comes to Memphis, Tennessee, the best hotel could mean many things. So, before I can give you recommendations about the great hotels in downtown Memphis, we need to have a bit of conversation. Why are you coming to Memphis?…
Top 15 of the most beautiful places to visit in Oregon
The gorgeous state known for its jaw-dropping coastal scenery, bohemian communities, and its wonderful mix of mountainous and forested inland landscapes is easily one of America’s most unique and extraordinary states. From a city with a strong cultural identity and progressive ideals to volcanoes, glaciers, and fossil-strewn deserts, here are 15 of the best and…
Top 20 best places to visit in Northern England
With the Jubilee and the Olympics taking place mostly within the South of England this summer, maybe it is time that just a little more attention was paid to the North of England. The North is filled with some extraordinary scenery, architecture and attractions and is an area definitely worth exploring…
Top 15 of the most romantic hotels in Chicago
Despite being one of the largest cities in the US, the windy city makes a fantastic destination for an intimate romantic couple’s break. Take a scenic bike ride along Chicago’s lakefront, people-watch from a cafe patio in Lincoln Square, take a loved up stroll in Millennium Park, check out a top art exhibition or theatre…
24 of the most beautiful places to visit in South Africa
I first visited South Africa in 2007. At 17 I had left my friends and family behind to live and study in Cape Town for a year. In a matter of days I was in love – with the people, the culture and the natural beauty….
20 of the most beautiful places to visit in Italy
When I used to ask Roman students why they don’t often go to other countires they simply replied: “Why would we? We have incredible culture, the best beaches and mountains to go skiing in the winter!” Italy is a beautiful country…
Tarragona – 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 of these cities was Tarragona, a small but beautiful coastal city long overshadowed by Barcelona, its more famous neighbour. Here’s…
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…