It’s amazing the optimism spring brings with it. Not only does it mean winter is behind us, but also that our days will soon be filled with blooming flowers, thriving greenery, and gentle showers in the afternoon. Spring is also one of the best times to travel. Many destinations are at their loveliest in spring. […]
Netherlands
5 Cities You Should Visit on Netherlands Tours (that aren’t Amsterdam!)
Ah, Amsterdam! The city wrapped in romantic canals and progressive values, where you can spend the day immersed in timeless artworks and maritime history before enjoying one of Europe’s liveliest cities after dark. Everyone wants to visit here once in their lifetime, and that… gets a bit exhausting for the locals. I’m not saying for […]
Free Things to See and Do on European Vacation Packages
How to find free things to do and see is often a question of research. However, perhaps the following will shed some light on what is available on European vacation packages, to guide you in the right direction. Free? Air is free. What else? I must admit I find that everywhere I turn, I find […]
Fun Shopping Experiences in Markets Around the World
Shopping doesn’t have to be just at department stores or exclusive name-brand boutiques. Discover some markets around the world, for not only an enjoyable shopping experience, but also to put some fun into your vacation. True confession from this writer – I hate shopping. There have been many times when I have traipsed after my […]
Experience Special Musical Venues on Your Europe Trip
If you are a music fan, what can be better than attending a concert or performance to add to your enjoyment while on a Europe trip. And when the venue is special, you tend to remember the event even more. In my many years of travelling around the world, as a music lover, I have […]
Unusual Museums of the World (Part 1)
If you like to do something different while on your travels, don’t just take in the usual sights and sites. There are many alternatives awaiting you in Goway’s world of travel, including unusual museums of the world. The creative mind is alive and well and can be experienced in many unusual and different museums around […]
Best Value Cities for Budget Travellers to Add to Their Europe Vacation
It’s a cheesy metaphor, but words like “buffet” come to mind when first planning a Europe vacation. You can’t finish it all in one sitting, and even if you could, you’d be ready for a return trip by the time you were done. The trick is to prioritize, starting with the key cities that interest […]
Add a Festival to Your European Vacation (Part 2)
Previous: Add a Festival to Your European Vacation (Part 1) If you are heading on a European vacation, why not check out what special events are taking place during your time there. With countless events to be enjoyed on a European vacation, here is a continuation of my compiled list of festivals that Globetrotters may […]
Marvel at More Than Canals on Your Amsterdam Vacation
An Amsterdam vacation introduces you to more than canals, windmills, and cheese. It is one of Europe’s most unique cities offering the visitor everything from culture to cafes. Amsterdam is a very special and unique city with a character all of its own. Capital of the Netherlands, it is a very walkable city and I […]
Ecotourism Destinations: Europe
I have mentioned in previous articles on ecotourism, that one aspect of receiving visitors is that it assists the local economy. This also applies to Europe. I recently returned from an “off-season” visit to Amsterdam and London, and while there, couldn’t help but notice the volume of tourists I encountered in both these cities I […]