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 […]
Oradour-sur-Glane – where time stands still
Get into gear at Blenheim Palace
Get into gear at Blenheim Palace – The Blenheim Palace Festival of Transport is gearing up for the 12th annual celebration on August 27 – 28, Bank Holiday weekend. Perfect for auto enthusiasts and families, the Festival of Transport is a celebration of vintage, classic and modern classic cars, exhibitors, trade stands, competitions and motoring […]
Fairytale landscapes of the Rhine Valley
Fairytale landscapes of the Rhine Valley – Painter William Turner is regarded as one of the fathers of Rhine romanticism. His paintings are ambassadors for the Middle Rhine Valley, which, with its high density of castles, sloped vineyards and the various localities on the narrow banks, has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The […]
Paddling through the Yukon
Paddling through the Yukon – For a boatload of reasons, journeys on the Yukon’s rivers are a favourite on any number of “best of” lists. The Yukon, home to an unusually high number of Canadian heritage rivers, is a paddler’s paradise offering world class canoeing, kayaking and whitewater rafting on pristine wilderness rivers. If your […]
Cycle Ireland with this excellent guide
Cycle Ireland with this excellent guide – Huge investment into the Wild Atlantic Way on Ireland’s West coast in recent years has made it a world class destination for cycling holidays. A new eBook ‘Ireland: The Essential Cycling Guide’ explains exactly what Ireland has to offer, and contains all the information you’ll ever need to […]
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 […]
