Hungary is a landlocked country in Central Europe, best known for its grand capital, Budapest, split by the Danube River. Visitors find a blend of dramatic history, ornate architecture, and a relaxed café and thermal-bath culture. Hungarian, the national language, is unrelated to most European tongues, but English is widely spoken in cities and tourist…
Quebec, a four century old walled city, is a tourist treasure. From a variety of historic sites, including old Quebec (A UNESCO world heritage site), to a vast array of nature and adventure opportunities, the range of activities on offer should satisfy even the most dedicated traveller. Quebec is also hosting the Cirque du Soleil…
Toronto is a modern and cosmopolitan city, with everything that this suggests- shopping districts, fine dining, a vibrant theatre and music scene, and much more. A must see is the Caribana festival, which takes place from mid-July to August of each year, and attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists to help celebrate the Carribbean culture…
Montreal is one of Canada’s main cultural centres, and although it hosts a majority of French speakers, its international culture ensures a warm welcome for tourists of all nationalities. A strong tradition of jazz and rock production, as well as visual and performing arts, is only a small part of the many attractions to be…
Canada is a huge country (almost 3.9 million square miles) with a relatively small population (41m). It is bordered by the USA to the south, The Atlantic to the east, the Pacific to the west and The Arctic on the north. It has a vast range of landscapes including mountain forests, grassy plains and icy…
Budapest- capital of Hungary, and home to a host of fine architecture and historic buildings. To name a few, the neo-Gothic parliament building, containing the Crown Jewels, and Saint Stephen’s Basilica. Large portions of the city have been recognised as UNESCO World Heritage sites. The Hungarian cuisine and cafe culture is rightly world famous, and…
Prague is one of Europe’s most visited tourist cities, and rightly so- some of the world’s best preserved collections of architecture is to be found in Prague. Prague is also a major cultural centre, and boasts hundreds of concert halls, theatres and galleries, as well as various musical festivals. Fine dining is also on offer,…
The historic and cultural capital city of Prague is the main tourist destination but there are numerous other locations in a country which has many castles and chateaux and there are many festivals throughout the year including the Czech Beer Festival and a number of puppet festivals. Zoom in and scroll to see lots of…
Syracuse is founded on an ancient Greek settlement, and as such has a rich and varied history – where else can we visit ancient Greek temples, Roman amphiteatres, Arabic forts and so much more? And when you tire of architectural splendour, if ever, perhaps its time to visit the exquisitely maintained beaches, enjoy the fine…
Sicily’s second largest city, Catania is a busy and active city, with a vibrant nightlife. It is most famous for its baroque architecture – the downtown area is a World Heritage site for this reason. It is also possible to travel directly from Catania to Mount Etna, the active volcano which has helped to shape…
A small but beautiful town, Taormina has been attracting tourists to its shores for more than a hundred years, including many famous painters and writers. On visiting, the attraction becomes clear- beautiful beaches, spectacular blue sea, and imposing ancient ruins. The ruined Greek theatre is Sicily’s most famous architectural attraction.
Giardini Naxos is a small, bustling fishing port and tourist village, famous for its beaches and panoramic views. The nightlife is lively during the tourist season, and festivals and partying on the beach are common. Each August 15th, it is traditional to swim at midnight while fireworks explode overhead.