Every historic structure has a tale to tell, especially when they are world-renowned. We are all aware of the following list of attractions, but perhaps unaware of the story behind them. Just to experience them is one thing, but to find out how they came to be is another. This is not meant to be […]
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Things to do on a European Vacation That Will Entertain Your Friends When You Return
There are experiences on a European vacation you can enjoy which are different and unusual without participating in wild or strenuous endeavours. If you are like me, you love to tell your friends about the places you visited where you had a unique experience. Europe can be full of surprises without having to climb the […]
Day Trips from London on an England Vacation
If you have limited time on a trip to England, you definitely must spend time in London, one of the world’s greatest cities. However it would be a shame not to experience other parts of the country. England is not a large country but it is packed with wonderful and fascinating places to enjoy on […]
Introducing the Grand European, Goway’s Exclusive Holiday of a Lifetime to Europe
Introducing Goway’s Grand European, the latest exclusive Holiday of a Lifetime, offering the “Promise of Something Special.” What did a “gap year” look like in the 17th to mid-19th centuries? It was a tradition known as the Grand Tour, a way for young, wealthy Europeans to complete their classical education. This meant exposure to the Renaissance, […]
Underrated Family Vacations in Europe and Africa
It’s often thought that you can only head on certain kinds of vacations with the family in tow. According to this logic, you can choose between a trip to an amusement park or, if you’re feeling really adventurous, to a resort in the Caribbean. Supposedly you can’t even think about a vacation you, as an […]
Lesser Known but Fascinating Places to Visit on Your Next London Vacation
Arguably the world’s most interesting and unique city, London needs time to get to know it, even after several visits. For those frequent visitors (or even first-time visitors) on a London vacation, here are suggestions to consider to enhance your next stay in this amazing metropolis. I have lived and worked in London and thought […]
10 Magnificent Churches to See on a European Vacation
When I was travelling through Eastern Europe with my wife (then girlfriend), we’d comment on how our trip could be mistaken for a pilgrimage due to all the churches we were visiting. Every day brought with it some new medieval cathedral to explore or some treasure of the Renaissance that took decades to build. Even […]
Ten Iconic Sites to See on a Europe Vacation
The most outstanding sites on a Europe vacation are numerous and should not be missed. What’s on your bucket list? My intention here is to highlight the top 10 iconic sites in Europe, natural or otherwise, that are my favourites that I have personally experienced on European tours and have what I call the “Wow […]
Unmasking Four Historic Faces of York on a Trip to England
One of the UK’s most historic cities, York, will be a highlight of any trip to England that takes in the country’s north. Long the seat of England’s royal family in the region, York has a history going back thousands of years. Traces of Roman and Viking occupation remain today, along with medieval architecture, some […]
More than Robin Hood: Add Underrated Nottingham to Your Trip to England
Ey up me duck! There’s plenty to see and do in the East Midlands city of Nottingham on your trip to England. If Robin Hood is the first thing you associate with the city of Nottingham, you’re not alone. Many international tourists tend to bypass the East Midlands city, resigning the tales of Sherwood Forest […]