New York is top of the pops: New York has claimed the title of the world’s most sung about city. The lyrics of more than 200,000 songs have been trawled to reveal New York as the most referenced city, with London in second place followed by Los Angeles, Paris and Miami. Drake, Jay-Z and Elvis […]
New York is top of the pops
Wonderful, wonderful Copenhagen
Wonderful, wonderful Copenhagen – Copenhagen has been named the world’s top city for travellers in 2019 by world-leading travel authority Lonely Planet. The city receives the accolade in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2019, the highly anticipated annual collection of the best travel destinations, trends, journeys and experiences to have in the year ahead. “Denmark’s […]
Whale watching in Canada
Whale watching in Canada – When it comes to whale watching destinations, the Arctic isn’t always the first place that springs to mind. However, it’s home to 17 different types of whales that inhabit these waters and three species – beluga, bowhead whales and narwhal – live there year round. The elusive narwhal, often called […]
A journey to the unexpected
A journey to the unexpected – The chances of ever visiting most of the destinations in Travis Elborough’s latest travel book are remote, to say the least. The locations that are brought out of the shadows for examination in his Atlas of the Unexpected would challenge the most intrepid travellers – not to mention the […]
Dive and drive on Murcia’s Cost Calida
Dive and drive on Murcia’s Costa Calida – Combined golf and diving breaks will be on offer at Murcia’s Costa Calida next year. Whether an expert at each, or neither, there will be an opportunity to embrace both sports while also experiencing all the sights for which the region has become renowned. There are 22 […]
Scotland’s Storybook Trail – a besteller in the making
Scotland’s Storybook Trail is a besteller in the making – From Peter Rabbit to Peter Pan, Harry Potter to The Howlat, Scotland has inspired some of the world’s best-loved literary creations. Whether it’s history, landscapes, wildlife or even architecture, for decades authors have used some of the country’s greatest assets to create characters that continue to […]
Making tracks for the intoxicating Jura
Making tracks for the Jura – For some, mention Jura and thoughts turn to a fine Scottish whisky. Broaden those boundaries and Jura throws up something very different – and far more intoxicating. You have arrived in eastern France, in a region of Burgundy-Franche-Comte that is made for outdoor pursuits, the Grand Traversee du Jura […]
