We take a whirlwind look at three fantastic cities – Lübeck, Hamburg and Bremen – in northern Germany. Visit them individually or as a trio of destinations and enjoy their historical cobbled streets, sprawling parks and an abundance of restaurant choices. Bremen – Best for families A city shaped by both tradition and innovation, Bremen…
Hotel Review: Twinpalms MontAzure Hotel, Phuket, Thailand
A 45-minute drive from Phuket International Airport brings you to, Kamala Beach, a long stretch of sand, and the 5* Twinpalms MontAzure. The hotel faces directly west giving glorious sunset views. Service is premium as you’re automatically allocated a member of staff who will be at your beck and call throughout your stay. Who for…
Bahamas battered by 175-miles-per hour winds
Hurricane Dorian, a category-five 175-miles-per hour storm and the second strongest Atlantic hurricane on record is currently battering the Bahamas. The storm which may cause a storm surge of up to 23ft (7m), is expected to hit the US east coast later this week. Though not verified, the Red Cross fears some 13,000 homes have…
Festival Review: North Sea Jazz, Rotterdam, Netherlands
There’s something relaxing about taking the train to the North Sea Jazz music festival and the Eurostar service takes just over three hours from London to Rotterdam. From the station it’s a short metro ride to the North Sea Jazz festival site. If you have visions of wellies and mud, forget it, as it takes place indoors…
Marriott and IAG hotel giants to ditch small plastic toiletry bottles from hotel rooms
Holidaymakers who traditionally swipe toiletries from their hotel rooms will soon find this perk has disappeared. Two global hotel groups have announced that they will be dispensing with toiletries in a bid to minimise plastic waste. Marriot which has 7,000 properties worldwide that includes Sheraton, Wesstin and Ritz-Carlot is planning to ditch these tiny single…
Summer picnic and gin cocktail at Bar 31, The Shard, London
Bar 31, attached to The Shard Hotel, and Tanqueray Gin welcome Londoners and travellers to celebrate summer with an alfresco garden terrace in the heart of bustling London Bridge. The picnic is available through to the end of September. Tanqueray – the house gin – offers new citrus inspired gin cocktail menu at the Shard’s…
The Best White-Water Rafting Destinations In Europe
White-water rafting is an outdoor recreational activity which involves navigating rough waters using an inflatable raft. In some sections of rivers, rafting is an extreme sport which can turn out fatal. People wishing to enjoy this exhilarating sport should know the difficulty of each run. The rapids have different grades from I to V ranging…
Good Reasons to Visit Japan in the Winter
Move over cherry blossoms – take a hike autumn leaves; winter is actually the best time to visit Japan. Japan in the winter is an absolute wonderland that is not only aesthetically pleasing but a definite must-see! So, even if you don’t consider yourself to be much of a winter-lover, Japan will convince you otherwise. Need a little more convincing?…
The 20 Best Markets in Cape Town
For the freshest produce and the coolest vibes. Serving food in markets is an integral part of most cultures, yet it was only in the early Noughties that artisanal food hubs popped up in South Africa (of course, shisa nyamas and other roadside stalls have been staples of township life for decades longer). The delicious, down-to-earth…
Tips for Getting Around New Zealand
New Zealand looks like a small country on a map, especially next to Australia. But once you’re in the country, it’s actually quite big. So I want to share with you the best and cheapest ways for getting around in New Zealand. Getting around New Zealand Travelling within New Zealand by bus When travelling around New Zealand, you’ll notice…