Catalonia – a tourist magnet that’s distinctively different – Catalonia’s distinctive culture and language have been at the heart of serious political upheavals in recent times – but don’t let that put off a visit to this wonderful region. The Catalan Tourist Board has just unveiled an exciting Year of Culture for 2018 when visitors will be able to […]
Catalonia – a tourist magnet that’s distinctively different
Oradour-sur-Glane – where time stands still
Oradour-sur-Glane – where time stands still – “You should go to Oradour.” The advice came from a friend as I went through the itinerary for a forthcoming vacation to France. The ultimate destination was the Dordogne where a cosy gite near Saint-Cyprien was waiting to welcome us. En route we had decided to lay up […]
A Matisse master stroke
A Matisse master stroke – Opening at the Royal Academy of Art from 5 August to 15 November 2017, the sumptuous Henri Matisse exhibition ‘Matisse in the Studio’ offers a rare glimpse into the artist’s personal collection of objects from around the world with many of the exhibits originally adorning or painted in his studio […]
Diving the Costa Calida
Diving the Costa Calida – Spain’s Costa Calida in Murcia, offers a rich variety of diving experiences for the beginner or the skilled diver. The region’s seabed is blessed with a variety of marine life and flora, and numerous, fascinating historic shipwrecks, making the region’s seascapes exceptional places for diving. All offer the opportunity to […]
Discover Dior at Normandy’s Christian Dior Museum
Discover Dior at Normandy’s Christian Dior Museum – You would be hard pressed to find someone who didn’t know the name ‘Christian Dior’ or the fact that he was French. But did you know that the fashion legend was born and raised in Normandy? To celebrate the Dior fashion house’s seventieth anniversary this year, the […]
Honouring Luciano Pavarotti at Verona
Honouring Luciano Pavarotti at Verona – Italy specialists The Italian Connection has announced a spectacular summer special. The invitation is to celebrate Luciano Pavarotti’s memory in a night of music on September 6 at the Arena di Verona, the fabulous Roman amphitheatre renowned as a venue for its opera and pop productions. The guest list honouring […]
Thuringia puts history centre stage
Thuringia puts history centre stage – History buff? Keen on following in the footsteps of momentous events and discovering some off-the-beaten-track gems along the way? Then look no further than the German federal state of Thuringia, where various special events and exhibitions celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation this year and put the spotlight […]
