Carinthia’s Magical Christmas Markets in Austria’s stunning Lake District.
05/12/2024 .
Trip Reviews
Lewes Bonfire Night Parade
Donald Trump is being pulled along by three Mexicans. A throng of burning crosses carve a path through the night. Flaming torch bearers chanting strange incantations pass by too close for comfort. Is this a scene from The Wicker Man? Have I stumbled onto a movie set or perhaps I’m simply hallucinating. Such thoughts are not out of place, because this is the annual Lewes Bonfire Night Parade, it is very real and I am right in the middle of it.
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Exploring Rovinj Croatia’s little jewel
Croatia is blessed with some magnificent coastline and in Dubrovnik and Split, two outstanding destinations. Yet, away from Dalmatia and its tourists and cruise ships, the Istrian coast offers something very different. The olive oil, truffles and seafood are world-class. And here in the very heart of it is Rovinj , a town I have fallen head over heels for.
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Exploring Outside Philadelphia. Beauty and history Beyond Philly
There is no doubt that Philadelphia offers so much to visitors you would be hard pressed to find the time to do anything else. But if your visit to the city of brotherly love offers you a free day to do something else, you really need to do some exploring outside Philadelphia and visit Bucks County.
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Best New Attractions in Philadelphia. 6 reasons to visit them.
Andy Mossack shows you where to find the best new attractions in Philadelphia if you want to get away from the usual tourist treadmill.
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Walking the Way of St Francis. Discover An alternative Pilgrim trail to the Camino
Pilgrim routes are popular these days and many people walk the Camino de Santiago in Spain, but few have heard of walking the Way of St Francis. Rupert Parker walks the route from Le Marche to Umbria.
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Perugia. Precious Pearl of Umbria.
Perugia is the capital of Umbria and one of the best preserved of the region’s hill towns. The walls are still intact, encircling the medieval centre and you can easily spend a few days here exploring its steep streets.No wonder why they call it Perugia Pearl of Umbria
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