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Beyond the Port: Why Calais Is Gaining Popularity
Calais, in the French region of Pas de Calais, fringed by the scenic Opal Coast, has re-invented itself. Visitors can ride on the massive machines, the Calais Dragon and the Varan of Calais based by the town’s glorious beach. Historic attractions include the Town Hall and Belfry and the fascinating…
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Brantôme-en-Périgord in the Dordogne and the Story of its Abbey
For centuries Brantôme-en-Périgord in the Dordogne and its Benedictine abbey existed as separate entities. During the nineteenth centuries the barriers between the two came down turning this pretty village into a fascinating destination featuring troglodyte caves and Renaissance architecture.
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Wolsztyn: Steam Train Capital of Poland
One of the joys of visiting the Polish town of Wolsztyn is the possibility of making the journey there under steam. And once there, visitors can enjoy the steam locomotive depot, the Town Square, Marcin Rożek Museum, the Robert Koch Museum and the West-Wielkopolska Folk Buildings. Or indulge in a…
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Have fun being interactive in Poznań, Poland
The city of Poznań has a rich history including being the first seat of Poland as a country. It shares these events with its visitors through the entertaining and informative Poznań Gate, the Enigma Cipher Centre and the Croissant Museum.
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Benalmádena on the Costa del Sol: Day Two
A second day exploring the Spanish town of Benalmádena starts with an ascent from its town centre, Arroya de la Miel, to the top of the imposing Monte Calamorro above it. Next stop the old town, Benalmádena Pueblo which features the Museo de Arte Precolombino, a crazy castle, a butterfly park, a…
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Benalmádena on the Costa del Sol: Day One
Benalmádena on the Costa del Sol in Spain is a popular holiday resort. Famous not only for its extensive sandy beaches it also boasts the award-winning Benalmádena Marina, the coast hugging Paseo Marítimo Benalmádena including some interesting art installations, the Moorish Bil-Bil Castle and the…
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Discover the Stunning Wooden Architecture of Levanger in Norway
Nearly all the wooden buildings in the centre of Levanger, a Norwegian town built on a spur between Trondheimsfjorden and Levanger River were destroyed by a catastrophic fire in 1897. Town fires of this nature resulted in a ban on buildings constructed from wood in built-up areas. By the time the…
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The Auckland Project Breathes New Life into Bishop Auckland
It is thanks to one man, Jonathan Ruffer, founder of the Auckland Project, that the town of Bishop Auckland has undergone a successful regeneration to become a major tourist attraction in northern England. It all started in with a spectacular summer pageant, Kynren, that was to become an annual…
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Jetwing Beach a Hotel on Negombo Beach in Sri Lanka: My Review
Herbert Cooray was a man with a vision and that was to create a chain of hotels offering legendary Sri Lankan hospitality in Sri Lanka, his home country. He was also keen to highlight the need for conservation and sustainability, one of the first to do so. He left a lasting legacy through the…
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Galle in Sri Lanka – A Town Inside a Fort
A Dutch Fort in Galle, Sri Lanka provides the back drop for some interesting colonial architecture and historic buildings dating back to the seventeenth century when the Portuguese built the original fort. Since then both the Dutch and the British have occupied this fort to protect trade coming to…
