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3 Historical UK City’s To Visit This Summer!

June 6, 2016 by Tilly-Jayne KidmanLeave a Comment

Are you heading to the UK this summer? Perhaps you're planning a little 'Staycation' or maybe you're visiting from abroad to discover the bright lights of London town. Either way, there are some stunning areas of the country that should most definitely be explored at least once in your lifetime! Having made the decision around February last year to discover more of my own country, my eyes have been truly opened. For some reason, I've always … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Britain, Chocolate, England, Europe, Fashion, History, Lodge, London, Museum, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Spa

Celebrating King’s Day (Koningsdag) in Amsterdam

May 19, 2016 by Jacki Ueng4 Comments

Holland celebrated their own King's birthday (Willem-Alexander) for the 3rd year in a row in April 2016. This fun event is known as "Koningsdag" or "King's Day" and is held on April 27, a national holiday in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Two of the Netherland's largest brands, KLM and Heineken, joined forces to celebrate this special occasion in variety of ways including bringing a lavishly decorated bright orange boat to the canals of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Airport, America, Amsterdam, Beijing, Bicycle, Canals, Cruising, Culture, Dancing, Drinking, Festival, Flea Market, Helicopter, History, London, Markets, Music, Photography, Restaurants, San Francisco

A Surprise Weekend in Glorious Budapest

April 20, 2016 by David Leigh2 Comments

Everyone had just left. After celebrating my birthday and some basic tidying up we sat down for a moment. “Why don’t you check your email?” she asked. I took the hint. Taking out my iPhone I opened the email app. And there I saw confirmation I was flying to Budapest on Friday. Now that confused me - she was supposed to be attending a conference in Budapest the following month. She quickly filled me in on the details. She was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, Architecture, Beer, Bridges, Castle, Chocolate, Coffee, Drinking, Europe, Festival, Film, Food and Wine, Germany, History, Hungary, iPhone, London, Museum, Music

How to Stay Sane During Long Airport Layovers

March 23, 2016 by Melissa FLeave a Comment

We’ve all been there, and we’ve all begrudged the long hours spent waiting for our next flight in an in-between airport. If you’ve got some long layovers in your near future, consider passing the time with these boredom-fighting tips. Use What You’ve Got If you know you’re going to have a ton of time on your hands, and you won’t be able to go anywhere but the airport terminal, make sure you’ve got what you need to keep yourself entertained … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airport, Amsterdam, Bridges, iPhone, London, New York City, Paris, San Francisco, Singapore, Visa, Walking tour

The Best Places to Backpack In Europe

February 27, 2016 by ConnorLeave a Comment

Europe has many different countries filled with old age history, diverse cultures and vibrant city life. If you’re looking to do some backpacking in Europe there are so many different places for you to explore and experience just make sure to pack all essentials and your EU medical card. Budapest Budapest is considered to be on the most beautiful cities in Europe and for good reason too. Although Hungary’s capital is divided into two by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Amsterdam, Architecture, Art, Backpacking, Bridges, Castle, Culinary travel, Culture, Czech Republic, England, Europe, Germany, History, Hungary, London, Museum, Music, Natural History, Poland, Restaurants

Universal Studios Hollywood and TripAdvisor to Send One Lucky Winner and Guests on the Ultimate Harry Potter Trip Around the World

February 14, 2016 by DaveLeave a Comment

Universal Studios Hollywood and TripAdvisor to Send One Lucky Winner and Guests on the Ultimate Harry Potter Trip Around the World to Experience “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” at Theme Parks in Hollywood, Orlando and Japan and “The Making of Harry Potter” at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London Sweepstakes Winners Begin Once-in-a-Lifetime Adventure at the Highly-Anticipated Grand Opening of “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” at Universal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Art, Beijing, California, Castle, England, Film, Florida, Food and Wine, Hollywood, Japan, Journey, London, Music, Orlando, Resort, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Singapore, Technology

8 Things to do in Cambridge, UK

January 30, 2016 by Tilly-Jayne Kidman2 Comments

Cambridge Punting Tour

Cambridge is a tourist favourite here in the UK, and I should know having called this city home for almost 24 years now. The summertime seems to become increasingly busy year on year, sometimes I wonder just how everyone fits among the quaint cobbled streets of little Cambridge. It’s no big surprise that this city is a popular destination, there’s an abundance of rich history, world famous universities and of course the Cambridge punting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Art, Britain, England, Europe, Food and Wine, Garden, History, Lifestyle, Lodge, London, Museum, Photography, Pizza, Restaurants, Volunteer, Walking tour, Wildlife

Start the New Year in 5-star style with Corinthia Hotels

January 24, 2016 by Steve BLeave a Comment

After you’ve enjoyed just about all the festivities, good cheer and seasonal fun of Christmas and New Year’s Eve that you can handle, it might feel like time for a well-earned holiday. Go on, spoil yourself – you’ve earned it! And with an amazing January sale from the Corinthia Hotels group, you can afford to splash out on a relaxing stay in one of their five-star hotels located in some of the most dazzling cities in Europe. Starting 11th … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Britain, Christmas, Culinary travel, Czech Republic, Drinking, England, Europe, Hungary, London, Malta, Music, Portugal, Restaurants, Romantic, Spa

The Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival Celebrates its 25th Anniversary with World Renowned Talent – April 29-May 8

January 24, 2016 by DaveLeave a Comment

Shaggy, George Benson, Air Supply, Kassav, Kool and the Gang are among the first names to be announced! SAINT LUCIA (January 23, 2016) – The annual Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival, now in its 25th year, raises the curtain on April 29, 2016 with a line-up that blends island culture, famed musical talent and eclectic music genres. Internationally renowned performers gracing the stage this year include singer/songwriter Shaggy, 10-time … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Art, Caribbean, Cruising, Culture, Fashion, Festival, Fishing, Honeymoon, London, Music, National Park, Rainforest, Village, Wedding

An Alternative Journey from England to Ireland

January 22, 2016 by Teh Chin Liang3 Comments

David and I had been discussing visiting Ireland for a number of years. We both tend to gravitate towards cooler weather climates - and Ireland in late October would be a good break from our warm Malyasian weather. We arrived into London and rather than continuing via airplane from the UK, we chose to travel by train and fast ferry, in hopes this alternative would create a more memorable travel experience then being crammed into tiny seats … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Airline, Backpacking, Beer, Britain, Coffee, Cruising, Drinking, England, Food and Wine, Ireland, Journey, London, Train Travel, Walking tour

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