A Historian’s Haven: London
A wise person once said that one cannot fully understand the present until one understands the past – and never have truer words been spoken. To fully comprehend the world in which we live in, it is important to know where we came from and how we got here. It is only when studying the development of society that we can understand society itself. It is for this reason that London, the capital city of England, is such an perennially popular tourist destination. When searching for historical knowledge, the hundreds of years long past are wrapped within the walls of this ...
Dublin: The Fairest of Them All?
Once upon a time, Dublin was the hub of the Irish Republican Army and their struggle to free themselves from the clutches of the British. It was the rallying point for the likes of Podraig Pearse and Eamon De Valera, the capital of Ireland and the scene of some of the most disturbing struggles for freedom in the history of the world. Now, it is a city where drunken stockbrokers go for a stag weekend and the “craic”. The image of Dublin as, essentially, party central is not incorrect. There is no doubt that the capital of the Republic of Ireland ...
Enjoy A Scottish Fling in Edinburgh
It is unlikely that, when planning a holiday or even a city break, the nation of Scotland springs to mind. There is an unfortunate association with Scotland and bad weather, and while Scotland does get the worst of the UK weather systems it is nevertheless a charming place to visit. During the summer months in particular, the weather can be just as pleasant as in the south of the union. Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland, is not known as a destination for a city break – but it should be. The things that attract people to city breaks in cities ...
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A Historian’s Haven: London
A wise person once said that one cannot fully understand the present until one understands the past – and never have truer words been spoken. To fully comprehend the world in which we live in, it is important to know where we came from and how we got here. It is only when studying the development of society that we can understand society itself. It... [Read more of this article]
Dublin: The Fairest of Them All?
Once upon a time, Dublin was the hub of the Irish Republican Army and their struggle to free themselves from the clutches of the British. It was the rallying point for the likes of Podraig Pearse and Eamon De Valera, the capital of Ireland and the scene of some of the most disturbing struggles for freedom in the history of the world. Now, it is a city... [Read more of this article]
Nice- A Gateway to Charm
On the south west coast of France, there is a city that’s name should tell you all you need to know. Nice (pronounced nee-ce) is one of the stars of the French Riviera, a glittering gem of glamor and money, akin to the likes of Cannes (famous for its film festival) and Monaco. Even though the pronunciation of Nice means it is not actually being described... [Read more of this article]
Pompeii: History Cloaked In Ash
The town of Pompeii is one of the most visited areas of Italy; a city not in need of any more tourist traps. But unlike other tourist destinations in the country such as Rome or Florence, there is no buzzing night life or historical thrills to be gained at Pompeii. For Pompeii is a city covered in ash, a moment frozen in time, and many visitors describe... [Read more of this article]
New York, New York: So Good They Named It Twice
With many cities across the world, there is an association which is at least in part designed to represent what that city is said to be about. These associations serve as a useful hook for travel writers and marketers of the city, and many have become so ingrained in the public conscious it is hard to disassociate the city from the words. The main association... [Read more of this article]
Package Holiday Delight: The Algarve
The Algarve is a region of Portugal, famed for its tourist scene and the local fishing. The region is renowned for its sardines; they are a local delicacy, and available to be enjoyed almost fresh from the ocean. A popular tourist pastime in the Algarve is to sail out with a fishing ship and catch their fish, then take it to one of the numerous dockside... [Read more of this article]
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