When you think of the Balkans, Montenegro doesn't often spring to mind for many people. In fact, most would struggle to even identify it on a map. And that's a shame, as it has as many mind-blowing features as some of its cousins (Split, Belgrade, etc) and deserves your attention. One approach is to hire…
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If you've been to Spain (and if you haven't, get going!) you'll likely recognise the name Mercadona. It is one of the country's largest grocery chains.
As you probably know, many companies (like us, for example) assemble their names by concatenating one or more words together into something recognisable, but not a "real" word.
Some have wondered…
People are people, thankfully, but everyone is distinctly different in one way or another - again, thankfully. But some collections of people seem to have attributes that give their countries - and themselves -shiny reputations. There have been plenty of these lists circulating in the past, but the world has gotten bigger and smaller at…
This article is simply a big "thanks" and a pat on the back for those selfless crew members who make your cruise experiences so nice and easy. They are often far, far away from home, sometimes for long periods of time. Every day, they encounter customers from all corners of the globe, often with unusual…
Even if you're a European whiz, sometimes you might want to retrace your steps to ensure that you've seen it all. Or maybe you're just in a hurry. So here's a plan for you. Be a tornado. Experience three of Europe's iconic capitals in just ten days. If you only have a short stay in…
This might be an odd question, but what do neurons prefer? They do react to sounds, you know. And sometimes they gravitate to certain kinds of stimuli. Some even respond to music, like we humans. Why are we talking about this? Because these are questions that informed neuroscience specialists. These scientists capture the "spikes" that…
We jest . . . but only somewhat. Is this a castle? Perhaps not. Is it a jail? It once was.
Now known as the Royal Crown Castle Bar and Grill, it's a rather nice pub in New Westminster on the outskirts of Vancouver, Canada. With inspiring views over the Fraser River, a delightful staff, good…
WARNING - look away now if you are allergic to bad naughty humour. "After being deprived of two of my favorite activities — travel and sex — over the past year, one thing I’m looking forward to as both become more feasible is that inexplicable wave of horniness that reliably overcomes me when I’m on…
Are you "in" with The In Crowd? Do you know every latest dance? When you're in with The In Crowd, it's easy to find a hidden restaurant.* New York is the place that never sleeps, is sometimes confusing and maybe a bit too artsy, and is certainly in with The In Crowd. We love it.…
We live in an age in which – for obvious reasons – it’s vital to understand how to build peace. Nuclear proliferation, inter-state and civil wars, terrorism and insurgencies, rising extremisms and hate crimes, social polarisation and increasingly vituperate online diction mean that learning how to reconcile enemies has never been more important.
This importance is…
Who hasn't - at least once - dreamt of basking in the sun in Saint-Tropez? Since the 50's, it has always represented the universal ideal in luxury, culture and aspirations.
Well, for those in the mood and in the position to do so, you'll be thrilled that the Airelles Saint-Tropez, Château de la Messardière will…
Well . . . here's an unusual one. Not quite sure to how to even categorize it. The world – and a young woman named Sydney Fowls – now knows that Southwest Airlines stands by its promise to allow passengers to check two bags for free. So far, so good. But in Sydney's case, her…
To be sure, this article is not suggesting that you drink yourself into unconsciousness. Nor is it proposing that you rely on someone else to save you, if you do: that's your problem, Jack. No, instead, we're telling you about a fabulous place to stay, where you have genuinely scrumptious food and drink, personable servers…
It's no surprise to anyone paying attention, but China continues to boom. They're a powerhouse. And, like many forward-thinking countries, the look to embrace what's new. One example of this is the new Moxy Hotels group - part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio. It brings fresh styling, attitude and pizazz to not only the hotel offerings…
To those of us who live in Canada, there is a well-known name, but it might not be as well known to the rest of the world: Air Transat. Air Transat is Canada’s number one leisure airline. It flies to some 60 international destinations in more than 25 countries in the Americas and Europe, offers…
Texas, USA might be the last place you would think of as having beaches, but au contraire. Much of the state is bordered by the same warm and inviting waters that make places like Florida so appealing. For example, as far south as you can drive in Texas is a tropical paradise known as South Padre…
Second best is not usually where we see ourselves appearing. We're winners, are we not, even in a small way? We've got moxie! Nothing's gonna keep us down. Chin up. Pip pip. So here's a story that will bring a smile to your face.
A small hotel in Guadalest has been voted the second most romantic…
Slowly I turned, step-by-step, inch-by-inch..... Niagara Falls: you can smell the glassy, bottle-green water thundering over the treacherous cliffs, roaring down to the gorge below, clouds of damp spray greeting you every step of the way. Hypnotized by the endless torrent of water that never stops, you can get lost in time gaping and -…
Nearly 3,000 years old, Málaga, Spain, on the banks of the Mediterranean, offers an intriguing mix of the ancient and modern.
Images of Phonecians in long tunics and mantles trading goods at the port have given way to happy locals in brightly colored sundresses and espadrilles.
The Phoenicians named it Malaka (meaning salt), but the city is…
Ahh, sugar. Can't live with it, can't live without it. Can't get enough of it. More dangerous than gunpowder.
But we can't resist. And, with that in mind, let's all plan a visit to Hershey, Pennsylvania, home of Hershey Chocolate.
You can, of course, send your pulse skyrocketing while you're there, but it is actually a rather…