Up until recently, private access to the Sistine Chapel and tours of other rooms not available for public viewing were offered only to celebs, dignitaries and other VIPs. While not everyone may be starring in the latest blockbuster or governing international powers, travellers can now experience se[...]
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May 17th, 2012 - 8:45 am § in Destinations, Italy
Private access to the Sistine Chapel and several of the Vatican’s special sites
May 17th, 2012 - 8:45 am § in Destinations, Italy
Private access to the Sistine Chapel and several of the Vatican’s special sites
Up until recently, private access to the Sistine Chapel and tours of other rooms not available for public viewing were offered only to celebs, dignitaries and other VIPs. While not everyone may be starring in the latest blockbuster or governing international powers, travellers can now experience se[...]
I Heart My City: Katja’s Siena
Swiss expat Katja Meier arrived in Siena in 1999, fell in love with an olive grove, and never left. She lives with her Tuscan native husband and their two kids in Southern Tuscany, working as a health and life coach and organizing retreats for people from all over the world who are battling can[...]
I Heart My City: Katja’s Siena
Swiss expat Katja Meier arrived in Siena in 1999, fell in love with an olive grove, and never left. She lives with her Tuscan native husband and their two badly behaved Swiss-Italian kids in Southern Tuscany, working as a health and life coach and organizing retreats for people from all over th[...]
May 16th, 2012 - 10:25 am § in Europe Travel Blogs
Most Notable Festivals and Events in Europe This Summer
The festivals and events in Europe this summer will start out with the renowned German double festival Rock am Ring and Rock im Park. Both festivals last from Friday to Sunday, from 1st of June until 3rd of June. Some of the bands that have already confirmed their participation on 2012 Rock am Ring [...]
May 15th, 2012 - 6:47 am § in Spain
Spain Cheapest in Over Three Years for Brits
The euro-to-pound exchange rate is at the best it's been for British travelers since late 2008, as the euro crisis goes from really bad to even worse.
As Greece slides towards almost-certain exit from the European single currency, and with Spanish unemployment at an all-time high, Spain h[...]
Tips for Visiting Venice
Venice, I’ve decided, is my favourite city in Italy (from the cities I’ve seen so far!) It’s just so different. [...][...]
May 14th, 2012 - 3:34 pm § in Destinations, Spain
Fine dining in Gran Canaria
When going on holiday on Gran Canaria youre going to expect the best of the best. The super red status of the resort all year around means that you have the most glorious weather and the premier beaches which were imported especially yes you read that right, sand from the Sahara and Coral from [...]
Top 5 Attractions in Florence
Florence is a very pretty Italian city, and its certainly full of attractions. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in [...][...]
May 13th, 2012 - 4:17 am § in British
Queen’s Ice & Bowl – And Much More!
Situated a short walk from Queensway and Bayswater Tube stations, Queens Ice & Bowl is not only home to the oldest ice rink in London - but it is also the only venue in London that currently hosts ice skating, bowling and karaoke under one roof. P...[...]