In my recent article I speculated whether Easyjet might fly to Zakynthos in Greece (also known as Zante) in 2010 and it turns out that they have just launched flights there from London Gatwick Airport. Always aiming to bring you the best European travel tips, I thought I’d let you know about a couple of interesting places to visit that [...]
Explore the history of Zakynthos in Greece
When in Rome: Bread at Panella
Romans have loved their bread for the past 2000 years. The famous “Panis et circenses” (bread and circuses) poked fun at how easily the Emperors could maintain their power over the masses in Ancient Rome. Although the circuses (gladiatorial battles, pageantry and ancient circus performances) may have been replaced today – some would claim by [...]
Normandy’s Impressionism Festival: Summer 2010
For those of you passionate about impressionist art, Normandy is going to be one of the best places to visit in Europe this summer. Normandy is not only home to Monet’s Giverny house and garden, and the many sites such as the Rouen Cathedral and the white coastal cliffs he and other impressionist artists painted, [...]
The Museum of Medieval Stockholm
Stockholm has a rich medieval history, much of it still preserved in Gamla Stan, Old Town, making it one of the best places to visit in Europe for travellers who are interested in this period of history. It was because of this rich history, that the Museum of Medieval Stockholm was missed. For [...]
Käthe Kollwitz in Berlin
If you’re headed to Berlin, you probably know by now that the city is full of museums. One museum that tends to be overlooked is the Käthe Kollwitz Museum located in the Charlottenburg area. The museum houses a collection of works created by Berlin’s most acclaimed female artist, Käthe Kollwitz.
The loss of her son in [...]
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Ride the longest escalators in Russia
There aren’t too many places where public transport counts as a tourist attraction when you travel in Europe but in Russia I think the underground train systems qualify for two reasons. First of all, many underground metro stations in both Moscow and St Petersburg are like art galleries – you can see communist-era mosaics in [...]