Bunking in London on a Budget »
Even a short stay in London can cost a pretty penny. Bargains are virtually non-existent but there are a few options that give genuine value for accommodation. Youth hostels are a cheap option, especially for families who don’t mind sharing a single room. The YHA in London Central is situated just behind Oxford Street in [...]
Golf Holiday Destinations: Portmarnock Golf Club, Ireland »
Many golfers, pros and amateurs, have acknowledged the fact that the Portmarnock Golf Club is one of the justly dubbed great links in Ireland. The seaside breeze provides a cool refresher and it is also one of the natural enemies of every golfer. A gust of strong wind can easily sway a ball in flight. [...]
Ski Holiday Destinations: La Tania »
La Tania is part of the world famous Three Valleys alpine ski resort that consists of 200 lifts and over 600km of patrolled pistes. One of the latest villages to be developed in the Courchevel Valley, La Tania can be found nestled in a beautiful pine forest at 1400m into the heavens. It was built [...]
Cologne, Germany: Sights and Tastes »
To gain a sense of the expanse of Cologne’s greatest cathedral, the Dom, consider this: firstly, the Dom is Germany’s number one tourist attraction and there’s never a queue to get in; and two, the Dom was the highest building in Europe until the Eiffel tower was completed. The Dom literally swallows up the crowds [...]
Italy »
Famous for its cuisine and iconic landmarks, Italy has more to offer than its most obvious riches. Its capital Rome, bristles with reminders of its Imperial past such as the Colosseum and Pantheon. Both monuments are ridden with tourists but simply can’t be discounted from a thorough trip through Italian culture. Florence and Venice are [...]
Paris: City of Lights »
Paris has exhausted all the clichés that can be applied to any city. The Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame have been described in every superlative, as has the sight of the setting Paris sun. But what writers cannot capture is the grandness of the city, and the magic permeating every corner and crevasse. Paris arguably [...]
