Whales and the Welsh in Patagonia
It might surprise you to know that there are around 5,000 native Welsh speakers in Argentina. In fact, in the Chubut Province in Argentinian Patagonia it is argued that many of the old Welsh traditions and customs have been better preserved than in Wales itself. Welsh-sounding place
A journey of discovery in the Norwegian fjords
The picture postcard landscape of the Norwegian fjords has been featured on numerous advertising campaigns and promotions over the years and even today, it is hard to pick up a newspaper or travel by train without seeing a dramatic picture of the region’s steep mountain peaks and
5 people you may not have known were Greek
This week’s post is something a little different. In celebration of all things Greek we’ve come up with a list of 5 people who are at least part-Greek and whose heritage may not be immediately obvious. Do please let us know who we’ve missed from our list!
Highlights of Mexico City in pictures
It is inevitable that first-time visitors to Mexico City arrive with plenty of preconceptions about what they are likely to find. The largest city in the western hemisphere is also considered by some to be dangerous, polluted and impossible to get around due to the traffic problems
Bergen: A full-day walking tour of the gateway to the fjords
Our walking tour of Bergen commenced at the Bryggen quayside, the historic centre of Bergen. Here the old warehouses used by the Hanseatic merchants have been painted bright colours – reds and yellows – and converted into shops and restaurants. But if you take short walk through
Madeira – home to the world’s best fireworks display
At the stroke of midnight on Dec 31st 2006 a set of loud explosions boomed out across the island of Madeira. The pyrotechnic extravaganza that followed earned the island a highly prized entry in the Guinness Book of Records for holding the Largest Ever Firework Display, with
The unique wonders of the Galapagos Islands
Few places in the world (if indeed any) can boast such a unique diversity of animals and plants as can be found on the Galapagos islands. These 19 tiny volcanic islands have been created within the last 4 million years, making them some of the newest bits
5 day trips from Lisbon
Lisbon has many attractions to hold the attention of its thousands of foreign visitors. Often regarded as the perfect weekend city break it offers a pleasing blend of history and culture along with a fine reputation for locally produced food and drink. It is worth taking a
5 highlights of Athens
Most visitors to Greece head straight out to explore its many islands. The combination of sun, sea and sand is tempting enough to scatter the millions of tourists far and wide across the waters of the Aegean Sea. As a result the nation’s capital Athens sees a
A perfect city break in Stockholm
In recent years Stockholm has become a very popular destination for short breaks from the UK. With plenty to see and do in the long summer daylight hours the Swedish capital offers an abundance of arts, music, good food and some of Europe’s finest architecture. Here