Sherry (Jerez in Spanish) is a fortified wine made from white grapes that are grown near the city of Jerez de la Frontera in Andalusia, Spain. Sherry is produced in a variety of styles made primarily from the Palomino grape. There is a good range of varieties for all tastes. From light versions similar to white table wines (dry), such as Manzanilla and Fino, to darker and heavier versions that […]
Visiting The Royal Alcázar of Seville
Tips summary: Book in advance! There is always a long queue and the palace has a limited capacity. For €1 extra you book a slot online and your queue would be considerably shorter. Try to choose a sunny day, which is not that hard in Seville. Everything will look better. You will need at least […]
Visiting the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol
What is it? “The Clifton Suspension Bridge, spanning the picturesque Avon Gorge, is the symbol of the city of Bristol. For almost 150 years this Grade I listed structure has attracted visitors from all over the world. The bridge joins Bristol and North Somerset and is owned and operated by Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust. It […]
Where to stay in Santorini
The most common discussions about Santorini are where to stay and where to see the best sunset. Before recommending a particular town, the answer is always its spectacular volcanic caldera, which is the hallmark of the island and its most beautiful feature. Santorini’s half-moon-shaped bay is the centre of the caldera (a cauldron-like hollow formed by the inward collapse […]
Best beaches in Mykonos
Mykonos is normally windy (17 kts average wind speed during July and August), with a dominant north direction all year long. This doesn’t mean that you won’t be able to go to the beach, but a good advice is to check the weather in the morning to choose where to go wisely. Having predominant north wind is the […]
Top things to do in Geneva
Geneva is Switzerland’s second-largest city, and an international world-class and wealthy business centre. It is quite busy during the weekdays, but it can seem a little quiet during weekends. However; there is a lot to discover. But before listing its main attractions, there are three great benefits for tourists that you should know: Free public transport […]
Where to find Gustav Klimt’s paintings around the World
Gustav Klimt was an Austrian symbolist painter and one of the most prominent members of the Vienna Secession movement. His primary subject was the female body, and his works are marked by a frank eroticism. In addition to his figurative works, which include allegories and portraits, he painted landscapes. [Wikipedia] I first heard about him in 2006, when his portrait Adele Bloch-Bauer I registered the […]
The Most Unusual Hotels in the World
The Manta Resort The Manta Resort in Zanzibar, Tanzania. Each room is a small island with a subaquatic bedroom. Treehotel Treehotel in Harads, Sweden. It has 7 unique tree rooms in the middle of the forest, and hanging from a tree. Kakslauttanen Hotel Kakslauttanen Hotel in Saariselkä, Finland. Admire the Northern Lights, Midnight Sun and other miracles from […]
Top things to do in Edinburgh
Visit Edinburgh Castle It is the number one tourist attraction in Scotland, and one of the premier attractions in the UK. There are many things to explore within the castle, including war and guns museums, ramparts, viewpoints, and more. There is also a restaurant, a coffee shop and toilets. It costs £17 per adult, and […]