Top Ten Things To Visit In France

When you’re in the magnificent country of France, the question is not what you should do, the question is what is there that’s not to do? It seems that the liberated air of Parisians is contagious, and all you want to do when you’re in Paris is to be as free and artistic and relaxed as any regular Parisian you meet on the street. Coffee in one hand and crepe in the other, what else is better than eating it al fresco in the cool Parisian morning breeze?

1.) The Louvre

First stop is almost always the most famous art museum in the history of France and probably the world, The Louvre. It houses some great artistic talents including the famously infamous Leonardo da Vinci. His Mona Lisa is still the top attraction, and that secretive, knowing smile of hers is always a must-see. Read the rest of this entry »

Ten Essential Things To Do When You Visit Barcelona

Barcelona is such a breathtaking city. If you are planning to target European cities as a vacation spot, Catalonia’s capital and Spain’s second largest city should be on the top of your visit list. Here, you have numerous beautiful places to see and explore and you will have a lot of activities to engage in to make the trip worth your while.

During your stay in this beautiful city, don’t miss out on visiting some of Antonio Gaudi’s world famous creations like the Sagrada Familia Cathedral (Holy Family Cathedral) which is one of Gaudi’s biggest buildings that is still unfinished even up to this day. The most popular park in Barcelona which is the Park Güell is also one of his designs. It has been declared by UNESCO as a world heritage site. You can find here the famous dragon as well as unique monuments of unconventional shape and design. A spectacular view of the city can be seen from its terrace. The park is free for the public to visit and is open every day. Read the rest of this entry »

Things to Enjoy on a Self Catering Cornwall Holiday

It can always be difficult to decide on a holiday. Many people want beaches, some people want action whilst others want quite walks on undulating countryside. Reconciling any two of those options might prove tricky let alone three. Unless, of course, you plump for a self catering Cornwall holiday. Cornwall really offers something to suit everyone’s taste, since, despite it’s reputation as being a tranquil corner of England worth visiting only if you want a quiet break, there really is a lot going on. And of course being the Southern most tip of England gives it better weather than most of the country too.

What can you do on a self catering Cornwall holiday?

So what makes a self catering Cornwall holiday the perfect holiday away for everybody? The sheer variety of things to do in Cornwall of course.

With some of the most beautiful coastline and countryside anywhere in England (and arguably Europe) those who want to simply potter about some wonderful panorama can do so to their heart’s content. Picture postcard villages are great places to unwind and idle away a few dreamy hours, and of course, there are always the larger towns for those who need their retail therapy. Read the rest of this entry »