Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city in Vietnam and is a relatively easy city to explore on foot.  Many of the top places are within close walking distance to the main central areas for visitors – Dong Khoi Street and the Saigon River in District One. Five of the top places to visit [...]

The capital of Italy, known as the ‘eternal city’, has existed for over three thousand years.  As you would expect from such a city of antiquity, you could spend your whole holiday viewing and discovering the historic sites of Rome.  However, the famous Coliseum and its ancient ruins of the old gladiatorial arena are fascinating [...]

Paris is a city that needs no introduction.  Its reputation as a centre for style, fashion and the arts is world-famous.  Its attractions are iconic and yet, if you’ve never been, you have missed something. The city itself is like an intoxicating perfume, one that will envelope you from the moment you arrive and linger [...]

While the Mistral wind means chilly winter and spring temperatures, autumn in Marseilles is generally warm and pleasant, making it the perfect time of year to visit this cosmopolitan and dynamic city. Combining cultures from East to West, Marseilles is home to a large population of North Africans, Spanish, Italian and other Mediterranean peoples. The [...]

Southern California has perfect weather for 12 months of the year and is one of the best places to go if you want to relax and unwind; you can do as much or as little as you like.  Head to the beach and visit the Santa Monica pier, or see how many theme parks you [...]

Nestled high in the mountains in the southern part of Vietnam, Dalat is a modern day city in Asia with a distinctly European alpine feel.  Sound like a contradiction in terms?  Maybe it is, but the only thing you will have difficulty getting your head around here is the breathtaking natural beauty that abounds in [...]

Hannover is the capital of Lower Saxony, a federal state in the northwest of Germany.  Famously home to conventions and trade fares, Hannover also boasts a large number of green spaces and a rich aesthetic beauty, much of which has been recreated since the bombings of the Second World War. Hannover is home to the [...]

Nice is an easy place to fall in love with on your first visit. It is one of those cities that makes you feel welcome and has a diversity that can keep even the most experienced traveller busy for weeks. It is adored for its picturesque beaches, palm trees and sparkling seawater. This French Mediterranean [...]

Leeds may be widely recognised as the commercial and educational heart of Yorkshire, but for a cultural journey into British history the city of York is an ideal choice.  As the largest county in the UK, Yorkshire includes some of the finest countryside in England, and a visit to York will allow easy access to [...]

Toulouse in the south west of France is a great destination for a city break.  As the fourth largest city in France, it offers a number of attractions and things to do.  Famously called the ‘Ville Rose’ in reference to the pink granite used in the buildings here, Toulouse is an exciting place to visit [...]