If you’ve not heard of Madeira before, you’re not alone.
Three friends and I were desperate for a cheap surfing holiday so grabbed a map, randomly picked a surf-tastic swell in the Atlantic and hunted down the nearest airport. It turned out to be in Funchal, the cramped capital of this sleepy volcanic rock which shelves straight into the ocean.
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Mention Sicily and what usually comes to mind is ‘Godfather’ Marlon Brando growling, ‘I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse.’ But Sicily is much more than the mob, and the notion of ‘family’ extends well beyond the Costa Nostra—it might even include you.
Here are 7 reasons why a visit to Sicily may be hard for you to...
The capital of Turkey is Istanbul and it is located very close to the Mediterranean. Turkey is a country that is situated between Europe and Asia and for this reason many people call it the doorway between these two continents.
Turkey is an incredibly unique country, and this is no more true than in Istanbul. It is often the case...
The Leap Castle in Ireland is said to be one of the most haunted castles of Ireland, with many ghost sightings and stories. The castle has been the subject of many ghost stories since the 17th century, and the stories have continued to be passed down throughout the years. If you are interested in learning the history of the...
As my plane touched down in northern Spain, on my way to Bilbao, I looked around at the jagged mountains, out over the Bay of Biscay and up at the clear, blue sky and thought to myself, “Dear God, I forgot people actually live in places like this.”
It had been nearly a half decade since I’d last visited any...
If you are after a truly inspiring getaway and you’re tired of the usual destinations then why not try exploring multiple destinations on Mediterranean cruises.
Do you fancy floating on these gorgeous waters uninterrupted, or punctuating your voyage with some of the most beautiful, historic destinations in the world, and all the time eating a mountain of delicious food? Then...
The city of Varna is the third largest in Bulgaria and locals refer to it as the marine capital or the summer of Bulgaria. Tourists have been coming to the city for many years and they visit to enjoy its many attractions which range from relaxing on the beaches to taking in the many different sights around the city.
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You may have been to Turkey on holiday before and if so you will know what a fantastic place it is for a beach holiday. Great beaches and spectacular scenery combined with many interesting historical sites and plenty of activities, to say nothing of the friendly people and excellent Turkish cuisine.
There is an alternative to lazing on the beach,...
On the far frontier of Eastern Europe (or, alternatively, Western Asia) lies a Black Sea whose very name conjures images of dreary skies and icy, tumultuous sea water.
The Black Sea’s moody waves lap against the shores of six different countries — Russia, Georgia, Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania and the Ukraine, and each of these countries has a long and distinct...
Ireland has always been a popular tourist destination, thanks to its stunning natural scenery. As the third largest island in Europe, with a coastline on the Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea, the country has plenty to attract visitors. Getting there is easy, with flights to destinations like Belfast and Dublin from many UK cities or there are ferry...
