If your trip to Siena comes with aspirations to learn about the city’s unique history and culture, then nothing could be more educational then visiting the Shrine of Saint Catherine of Siena. The shrine occupies the site of Saint Catherine’s family home, where she was born and lived her early years. The house has been
The Algarve is famed for its long sandy beaches, world elite golf courses and being bathed in year-round sunshine. This southern Portuguese holiday hotspot’s culinary talents are less well-documented. But did you know the Algarve is home to a number of Michelin star restaurants? There are six Michelin Star restaurants on the Algarve. Vila Joya, Gale
What was once scowled upon by the modest mainstream has been steadily growing in popularity. With the ever-growing prevalence of nude beaches, even local authorities across Europe are turning a blind eye. So engrained in popular culture have nudist beaches become that ‘top tens’ and ‘favourite fives’ are now regular features in the travel writing
Can you go to Ibiza if you’re on the wrong side of 40? Can you take children to Ibiza? And will you enjoy a holiday on the island if you’re not an outright clubber? The answer is, of course, yes to all three but the reputation the island has built up over the years as
When you think of Tuscany images of rolling hillsides, plunging valleys, rushing rivers and vineyards and olive groves as far as the eye can see, fill your thoughts. This region of what only can be described as outstanding natural beauty is home to many great parks and natural reserves, which as you can imagine, really
Paxos is a beautiful unspoilt island just to the South of Corfu. The island is just seven miles long and two miles wide and is the smallest island in the Ionian Sea. You can only get to Paxos by boat, meaning the tourist numbers (out of season) are much lower than on the other more
When it comes to hosting traditional yet thoroughly explosive festivals, Spain has to be among the world leaders. So why should Shrove Tuesday celebrations be any different? If you’re heading to the colourful land of Spain sometime soon and are keen to sample some authentic Spanish culture, you may want to head to one of
It’s not been an easy beginning of the 21st century for Greece. The birthplace of civilisation, philosophy and medicine has sadly been darkened by a cloud of fiscal turmoil and debt. Although it has to be said due to Greece’s unique geography and remarkable range of micro-climates, rain clouds never hang over Greece and its
Known throughout the world as being a fabled artist’s haven, surrounded by sweeping vineyards and rolling hillsides, the village of St Paul de Vence and its milieu could possibly epitomise the word picturesque. It is in this enviably beautiful part of the world where you can find Le Clos St Paul, a three bedroom, two
Laying between verdure and sun-drenched hills and the Mediterranean Sea twinkling under the sun, Marseille certainly enjoys an enviable position on the globe. Making the most of its geographical situation, Marseille is a city of seasonal, cultural and passionate change. Founded more than 2600 years ago, Marseille is also France’s oldest city. In 2013 this
