Barcelona in 48 hours

Morning – Picasso Museum A popular and well visited museum in Barcelona, the museum holds a large collection of works by the 20th century artist, Pablo Picasso.  The location of the museum is unique as it is situated inside five adjacent medieval palaces.  Many of Picasso’s prints, drawings and paintings are housed within the museum. [...]

Cool German cities for short breaks

Germany is a popular destination for city breaks from the UK, with most visitors going to the capital, Berlin. However, Germany has many other great cities that make great destinations for short breaks or even longer stays. Some of the cool German cities that are great for tourists include Bonn, Cologne, Dortmund, Hamburg and Munich. [...]

Escape to the British coast this weekend

brighton-beach

Britain has a long and varied coastline that can make a great place for a short break. It does not matter if you are looking to spend the weekend sunbathing near the sea or prefer bracing walks around the rugged cliffs, the British coast has something to offer everyone. Coastal Scenery Many areas of the [...]

Hannibal, Caesar and a holiday in Tunisia

The North African country of Tunisia has been popular with summer holiday-makers for years. Many visitors to this sun-soaked country do no stray far from the resort and beach, which is a shame as this region offers some fascinating insights to the ancient civilizations that ruled this area 2,000 years ago. Many airports have flights [...]

Paris in 48 hours

Morning – get oriented Paris is a truly beautiful city so the best way to get oriented with this sprawling city is to do a walking tour.  Many of the walking tours offered in Paris are of two hours duration with the Classic Walk, the Montmartre walk, the French Revolution walk, the World War II [...]