The International Museum of the Reformation is situated on the ground floor of the very impressive Maison Mallet. This is located beside Saint-Pierre Cathedral, on Rue du Cloître. Through various artefacts such as writings, primitive prints and artworks, this museum teaches the visitor about the cultural and religious reasons for the Reformation, and how Geneva…
Funchal, capital of Madeira, began life as a pirate town, cultivating fennel. Nowadays, it is a vibrant city, with a host of upmarket hotels and restaurants. It is very popular all year round with tourists, as it is sunny whatever the season. Here, one will find sun, sea, sand, history, culture and easy access to…
If you are visiting Portugal Albufeira, capital of the Algarve is one place you should consider visiting. As well as being a beautiful sunny holiday resort with sandy beaches, it is a city with a rich heritage and history. Albufeira’s location on the coast means that it is relatively easily accessible by a number of…
If you visit Granada in Spain the first place on your list of places to visit is likely to be The Alhambra. This Moorish fortress is one of the most visited places in Spain and well worth visiting but don’t forget some of the other fascinating places awaiting you in Granada. The Park of Sciences…
Looking down on the Neva River’s south bank and Palace Square, the Winter Palace is undoubtedly one of the most well known of the St. Petersburg Palaces. Over the centuries, this imposing building has played a very significant part in the cultural and political life of the city. Some sections of this early 18th century…
Las Palmas is the capital city of Gran Canaria. It is found to the north east of the island; this is a particularly beautiful area, set amongst two scenic coves. In between these coves are the Playa de Las Alcaravaneras and Playa de Las Canteras beaches; two perfect spots for soaking up the rays and…
The Canary Islands Music Festival is hosted around Tenerife and Gran Canaria each January and February. 2013 will be the 29th year of the festival. Ever since it began in 1985, it has been counted amongst Europe’s most impressive festivals of classical music. Although each year there is something different, audiences are guaranteed that the…
Dotted around Madrid, you will find hidden gems which people either don’t know about, or don’t visit very often. These non touristy things do in Madrid offer alternative activities not usually done by visitors to Madrid. Their unassuming entranceways are located on quiet roads; for example, in the districts of Lavapiés and Huertas. They are…
Because of the actions of the current regime and its disregard for the rights of its own citizens and of International Law we cannot recommend travel to Russia at this time. This is very regrettable because Russia is a wonderful country with a long history and rich culture whose people have suffered for centuries under…
When you think of Transylvania vampires almost inevitably come to mind as it is the setting for one of the most famous vampire stories of all time. But there is much more to Transylvania and it is home to many historic buildings and sites. Near the village of Bran and the city of Brasov, on…
If you are looking for things to do in Florence Italy just look around. The city is full of museums, art, sculpture, churches and historic buildings which will amaze and fascinate you. Here are a few of the places you might visit on your trip. Not only is the Uffizi Gallery museum Florence’s most significant…
Venice is one of the most popular visitor destinations in Europe. Its canals, gondolas, churches and works of art are renowned worldwide. A visitor who is looking for things to do in Venice is spoilt for choice. The well known attractions like St. Mark’s Square and The Rialto Bridge will be first on many lists…