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 […]
Discover Dior at Normandy’s Christian Dior Museum
York’s Chocolate Story – a real taste of history
York’s Chocolate Story – a real taste of history – Long before Mary Poppins’s ‘spoonful of sugar’ there was Yorkshire apothecary Joseph Terry. His recipe for helping the medicine go down, by sugaring pastilles and pills for dispensing to the sick in the 1820’s, was put to good use when he joined an up and […]
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 […]
On the trail of Britain’s best walks
On the trail of Britain’s best walks – New for 2017, the Chilterns Walking Festival invites experienced and novice walkers alike to explore the landscapes, locations and legends of this area of outstanding natural beauty. The spring festival runs from 15 – 29 May and offers an exciting programme of walks, activities and special events. […]
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 […]
Ultimate travel kicks on Route 66
Ultimate travel kicks on Route 66 – It is known as the Will Rogers Highway, the Main Street of America and the Mother Road – but we know it best as Route 66. The highway dates back to 1926 and became part of popular culture 40 years or so later when The Rolling Stones included […]
Literary magic that makes great holiday themes
Literary magic that makes great holiday themes – We are lucky enough never too far away from a literary anniversary in the UK. So, here’s a selection of bookshelf favourites that might provide the basis of a holiday sequel. 20th Anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone June will mark 20 years since the […]
