Thursday, February 14, 2013

Day trips from London

The city of London is full of stunning attractions that bring in millions of tourists every year. From the Houses of Parliament to Buckingham Palace, to the Tower of London and the famous black cabs and red double-decker buses, there's always something to see in one of the world's busiest and most popular cities. But what if you've already seen it all? Seasoned London visitors who are still looking to have fun in the city may roll their eyes at the mention of Madam Tussauds, or the idea of a trip down the Thames on a tour boat, but if you're tired of all the traditional attractions, what is there to do for entertainment within London?

Day trips from London

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Barcelona

Barcelona offers an amazing variety of sightseeing attractions, museums, cathedrals, and even beaches and hill walking.
Euromonitor International found that Barcelona was the 5th most visited city in Europe in 2010 with 5 million visitors.

Barcelona

Las Ramblas is Barcelona's ultimate pedestrian paradise - a broad tree-lined boulevard where traffic is confined to a narrow lane on each side. It is the place to see, and be seen, in Barcelona.

Barcelona Las Ramblas

See also:

Barcelona - Sagrada Familia

Barcelona - Parc Guell

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

A Guide to Valencia

If you can't choose between a city break and a beach holiday you don't have to when you visit Valencia.

More at: A Guide to Valencia

Wednesday, February 06, 2013

Fear and Politics

Political campaigns often use fear as a mechanism to influence public opinion on issues such as immigration and war but this strategy does not affect everyone equally.

Fear and Politics

Friday, February 01, 2013

The Joys Of Florence

The city receives millions of visitors each year and it's easy to see why. There is such a variety on offer in Florence ranging from its wealth of artistic and architectural heritage, the designer shopping, the beauty of the River Arno, and the wealthy roots of the city to its enviable location in the rolling Tuscan countryside with its associated delicious foods and wines. A visit to Florence is a delight for all the senses.

The Joys Of Florence.