Vienna, one of the showpieces of Europe, has imperious buildings, galleries bursting with marvels, famous white horses, a river to waltz to, and so much music.
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Cyprus, Jewel of the Med, opens up for peace.
The Cyprus problem is still unresolved, but the opening of Ledra Street in April 2009 was a big step to reconciliation. It is much easier now for visitors to see the island as one big destination. Gareth Huw Davies considers the whole of the long divided holiday island. His must-do list includes newly renovated Turkish… Continue reading →
A new dazzle in the deep south of Italy
Think the high-heel of Italy’s famous ”boot”, and you have Puglia, Italy’s buzzing destination. This long forgotten region has been climbing the travel league table and is lately challenging Tuscany and Umbria as the chic new place to visit. Here are things to do in this tucked away region in the south.
Continue reading →Could 2011 be the year the electric car takes off?
Could 2011 be the year the electric car (EV) takes off? UK Transport Secretary Philip Hammond believes it might. His optimistic words came as the government announced the full list of cars, each one with CO2 emissions less than 75 g/km (grams per kilometre) that attract a grant of up to £5000 when you buy… Continue reading →
All Pride, no Prejudice – at Mr Darcy’s country seat
Google celebrates the 235th birthday of Jan Austen as its logo of the days (Dec 16). Share what might have been Jane Austen’s first view of the fictional Pemberley, the real Chatsworth House in Pride and Prejudice, as vast as a palace.
Continue reading →Goodnight, old industrial sprawl. Welcome, cool Euro-metropolis — Birmingham
Goodnight, old industrial sprawl. Welcome, cool European metropolis. Birmingham is now an attractive and convenient destination for day trips — or weekends away, if you take in a show or a concert. Wide pedestrianised streets lead from the railway stations to most of the key attractions — some of the best performance centres in Europe,… Continue reading →