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23rd September 2009
From Banksy to Bristol Sound, there's nothing holding Bristol back when it comes to continually innovating and reviving stumbling arts scenes - which makes it a constantly exciting city to visit. Always offering something new for visitors, Bristol is pack... Read >
Author: Adam Singleton17th September 2009
Throughout human history people have always found ways to express their ideas to others. Handbills and flyers have covered city walls since the advent of the printing press. Graffiti has been around since Roman times.
In the 20th century, a new form of... Read >
Author: wbdoyle10th September 2009
There is a great deal more to Cheshire than just silk, salt and Cheshire cheese. It is actually one of the few locations in England so rich with culture and history that no matter what your age or situation, there will be something that takes your fancy.F... Read >
Author: Bobbyperu18th August 2009
Rich with culture, history and fascinating geography, Turkey is a country worth exploring by road.
Getting started
Turkey is famous for its beautiful coastline and beaches, but there's more to this country than sun, sea and sand. As a centre of trade ... Read >
Author: MarkeD01st August 2009
According to The Times, most of us have given up hope on the prospect of a hot summer. Consequently, travel specialists Expedia have witnessed a sudden increase in searches for holiday options abroad. Dubrovnik, located on the southern Croatian coast, s... Read >
Author: MarkeD24th July 2009
In regards to the actual place of Golgotha, many areas around the Holy City have been suggested as to the place of Calvary. But only two are serious contenders for the place of both the crucifixion and the burial. The primary claim to the place is the Chu... Read >
Author: docphd01st July 2009
Damascus, the capital city of Syria, holds the capital crown with good reason. Being one of the oldest cities in the world to have continually seen inhabitation, this incredible place has the honour of thousands of years of history behind it. So it's on... Read >
Author: Isla Campbell01st July 2009
Here is a story of three successful men who could make a difference in history. They were of high value for their society, nation and generation.
This one was a man of character, a brilliant planner, organizer and motivator. He had strong concerns about ... Read >
Author: Hanna Shiferaw26th June 2009
Located in the heart of Andalucia, the city of Seville is the political, business and cultural capital of southern Spain. In modern times, Seville has experienced rapid economic growth and hosted the World Expo Trade Fair in 1992. However, the real charm ... Read >
Author: krizsean 12th June 2009
Masada is a mesa on the western shore of the Dead Sea, which rises about 820 feet above the surrounding valleys. The name Masada probably means "mountain fortress". It was used as a stronghold between 142 B.C. and A.D. 73. A man named Jonathan Maccabeus w... Read >
Author: docphd03rd June 2009
Europe's Mediterranean island of Cyprus has long been a popular vacation destinations, but as of late has had some trouble attracting new tourists. Many attribute the slight decrease to competing tourism markets becoming more attractive, such as those in ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer02nd June 2009
Apart from Hong Kong, Macau is among the two special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China.
Macau boasts a rich and vibrant heritage, with a fusion of western and oriental features due to its Chinese and Portuguese influences. Its ar... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye01st June 2009
The largest town of Slovenia, Ljubljana, is also the capital of the country. With a central location the Ljubljana is the perfect amalgamation of rich heritage, culture, scientific research centers, economy, politics and administrative. While you are in L... Read >
Author: Robert Bell14th May 2009
Tuscany is hailed as the birth place of Renaissance, where the arts are paramount. The cities of art - Florence, Siena, Lucca and Pisa - are home to some of the world’s most beautiful artwork and architecture. Surrounded by the hills, mountains and wine... Read >
Author: pmcindoe11th May 2009
With the recession in full swing, many UK tourists will be thinking very carefully about how cost efficient their holidays are this year. Once travel insurance and transport costs are taken into consideration, holiday makers are increasingly looking for ... Read >
Author: MarkeD22nd April 2009
Chester is a city filled with history and romance. Formed as a site of Roman inhabitants the city has grown to be one of the most glorious and interesting cities in the north west of England.
Chester began its journey to becoming one of the most histor... Read >
16th April 2009
Near the modern town of Tulum, 80 miles from Cancun, you will find the glorious, ancient Mayan city of Tulum perched above the shores of the Caribbean. Although the Mayan city of Tulum is small in extent, it is incredibly interesting and its location is g... Read >
Author: Ella10th April 2009
Mention France and most people think of the bright lights of Paris. But there is much more to France than the capital city. For your next trip why not consider going down the country to Provence? We have picked out 5 towns, all with something different to... Read >
Author: Mairead Foley08th April 2009
Chan Chan city is located near Trujillo on the north coast of Peru. It was the capital of the Chimú kingdom from AD 850 until 1470 when the Incas, lead by Tupac Inca Yupanqui, conquered them. According to legend, Tacaynamo (also called Chimu Capac) was t... Read >
Author: Thomas Carroll25th March 2009
Those 2009 holidays are shaping up to be pretty pricey in 2009, due to the current strength of the euro against the pound. With that in mind, it’s worth heading out of the eurozone in search of your hotels and holiday rentals; your money will go furthe... Read >
Author: OllyS12th March 2009
Havana is a grid-plan city, making it easy to navigate its broad avenues and side streets, originally lined with splendid churches and mansions of the city's former aristocracy. They have suffered greatly from neglect, and many are now crumbling and decre... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer17th January 2009
The Balearic island of Majorca is Spain’s largest land-mass not connected to the mainland, with a population of almost 800,000. While officially known as Palma, its capital is also dubbed Palma de Mallorca or Ciutat de Mallorca, acting as the capital ... Read >
Author: Isla Campbell09th January 2009
With so many sights to see in the Catalan Capital of Barcelona, it’s difficult to know how to plan a short trip there and maximise your time. So what if someone could help planning an itinerary for visiting some of the main attractions of the city – t... Read >
Author: David Brydon08th December 2008
Barcelona in Spain has some fantastic Museums; often it’s difficult to cram in seeing a few with so many other cultural and historical sights on offer. So what if told you it was free?!
With such a wealth of Historical and Cultural sights on offer, i... Read >
Author: David Brydon05th December 2008
In the early years of his reign, William the Conqueror constructed a massive stone tower at the centre of his fortress in the city of London. And since this was the royal power base for ruling England, each successive monarch added to it and made it more ... Read >
Author: Rod Smith03rd December 2008
There are many exotic and beautiful countries to visit all over the world. One of the most exotic and beautiful countries that we recommend you visit is Florence, Italy. Florence is full of culture and history. At every turn you will be given a chance to... Read >
Author: nlwest2130th November 2008
Barcelona city has many sights to offer, including 9 UNESCO World Heritage sites, and various other cultural experiences, but for those of you wanting to escape the Catalan Capital – the northern province of Girona has much to offer. Read on to find out... Read >
Author: David Brydon20th October 2008
One of Britain’s most infamous melancholy poets, Lord Byron, christened the city of Dubrovnik ‘the pearl of the Adriatic’. It was afforded UNESCO heritage city status in 1979 and today this cosmopolitan destination offers a marvellous mixture of o... Read >
Author: Isla Campbell13th October 2008
In 1380, King Juan I granted the privilege of adding to the town's name de la Frontera (which it shares with the other nearby frontier towns of Arcos, Castellar, Chiclana, Cortes, Jimena, Moron and Vejer) in honour of the part played by its people in th... Read >
Author: Sarah Martin02nd October 2008
Holiday island Cyprus has long been one of the world's great tourist destinations, but lately has trouble attracting visitors. Many attribute the slight decrease to competing tourism markets becoming more attractive, such as those in Egypt and Turkey. The... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer22nd September 2008
Newcastle has a fabulous fuse of the past and the present - not so much with the equilibrium, but how all these things are laid out together to present a fabulous picture. From the big fields of Newcastle, to the rightful label as the ultimate fashion ci... Read >
Author: Leonida Delinoise16th September 2008
Because of its close proximity to Liverpool, Chester is often overlooked as a tourist destination. The success of TV soap 'Hollyoaks' - which is set in a fictional suburb of Chester - has raised awareness of the city, making it a place which more people n... Read >
Author: Adam Singleton08th September 2008
The Italian capital of Rome is host to some amazing sights, but The Eternal City also serves as a great base to explore other nearby ancient wonders.
Ostia Antica is less than one hour from Rome and displays some incredible ruins of this once-thrivi... Read >
Author: pmcindoe04th September 2008
The Pearl of the Adriatic Sea, Croatia's ancient southern city of Dubrovnik is steeped in fascinating history and beautiful monuments and attractions. Its blend of modern and ancient culture and brilliant coastline make a holiday in Dubrovnik hostels a t... Read >
Author: Paul Scottyn02nd September 2008
The busiest and best holiday month in the Balearics is August, if the travel statistics are right. According to a report by the Majorca Daily Bulletin, 4,600 flights are scheduled to arrive in the Balearic Islands this summer. More than 3,000 of those fli... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer18th August 2008
The beautiful medium sized cities of Tuscany all have very distinctive characters highly differencing them from one another; in fact during the past centuries this individuality was all the more strong and affirmed in endless and often bloody struggles. ... Read >
Author: Ruraljourney16th August 2008
Being one of the historical landmarks in Paris, the “Arc de Triomphe de l’Etoile” stands at the western end of Champs-Élysées and in the center of the place “Charles de Gaulle”. This legendary monuments was structured in order to commemorate t... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye13th August 2008
Apulia makes up the heel of the Italian boot. It is located in the southeast corner of Italy and borders the Adriatic and Ionian Seas. Apulia was often invaded by both the ancient Greeks and Romans. It was ruled by many foreigners including the Byzantines... Read >
Author: Ben Rob13th August 2008
Apulia makes up the heel of the Italian boot. It is located in the southeast corner of Italy and borders the Adriatic and Ionian Seas. Apulia was often invaded by both the ancient Greeks and Romans. It was ruled by many foreigners including the Byzantines... Read >
Author: Ben Rob25th June 2008
Apulia makes up the heel of the Italian boot. It is located in the southeast corner of Italy and borders the Adriatic and Ionian Seas. Apulia was frequently invaded by both the ancient Greeks and Romans. It was ruled by many including the Byzantines, Goth... Read >
Author: Levi Reiss20th June 2008
The City Walls
Over 1,000,000 people per year visit York's city walls, taking a trip back in time to over 1900 years ago. Built by the Romans, the walls have been restored and rebuilt as well as having extra sections added for various reasons and now hav... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer31st March 2008
The 5th arrondissement is on the Left Bank of the Seine River in central Paris. It is often known as the Quartier Latin (Latin Quarter) even though it's been a long time since many people have spoken Latin there. The population is slightly under sixty tho... Read >
Author: Levi Reiss10th March 2008
Umbria is in many ways the most rural of Italy’s regions. It may be less visited and less-touristed than some other parts of Italy (such as Tuscany) but there is no shortage of excitement with year-round festivals and special events. Food really matters... Read >
Author: sebp926th August 2007
Security is not a new concern at all. People have built walls around their homes since the birth of time. A residential security system is the new city walls for modern time.
There was a time when large walls were considered the highest form of residen... Read >
Author: Aazdak Alisimo15th August 2007
Chester Racecourse, also known as the Roodee, is according to official records the oldest racecourse that is still in use in England. Chester Racecourse is now ranked as the 4th best attended in the whole of Britain, averaging 18,000 people each at its r... Read >
Author: Keith Driscoll01st July 2007
Just beneath the high mountain range of the African Atlas is the red city of Morocco known as Marrakech. With a culture that has grown to be so vibrant, free, and pure, who would have known that this imperial city only started as another pit stop for med... Read >
Author: racquel30th April 2007
The city founded by Romulus in the 8th century BC is located on a permanently navigable river,the Tiber, not too far from the sea. The site where Rome is, is well supplied with springs and healthy because of the hills. Rome was surrounded not only by city... Read >
Author: stefano sandano28th March 2007
Despite Newcastle-Upon-Tyne being strongly associated with the industrial revolution of the 19th century, the Romans were the first to build in the area. Being at the eastern end of Hadrian’s Wall, in 122 AD the Romans realised the importance of having ... Read >
Author: Susan Ashby01st March 2007
Often described as the "last English city", York is one of Britain's most beautiful and historic towns, popular with tourists from around the country and overseas. Located in North Yorkshire, at the intersection of the Rivers Ouse and Foss, the City of Yo... Read >
Author: Andrew Regan10th February 2007
Destination Guide to Dubrovnik
A Brief History
Croatia has suffered over the years from destruction due to war and fighting from serbo-montenegrin forces but now the country is safe and conflict free it has been restored to its beautiful and peaceful ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer15th November 2006
Barcelona is known as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. A few days is usually enough to get Barcelona under one's skin, but a few days is never enough to see all the beauty of this magical city.
Barcelona's main subdivisions include the Ci... Read >
Author: anil gupta25th October 2006
The history of Murcia is a long story of agriculture, commerce and INVASION. In the very early days (500+ B.C.) Murcia's original inhabitants - Iberian tribes - had already established trading relationships with Greeks and Phoenicians. Later Hannibal Barc... Read >
Author: Russell Marsh21st August 2006
The UK has some of the world's most popular holiday destinations. Renowned across the globe for the fantastic breadth of the nation's recorded and visible history, Britain houses some of the best ancient monuments, country houses, castles, historic cities... Read >
Author: Richard Green06th August 2006
Paris has a very famous flea market. It is called "Le march aux puces de Saint-Ouen". It was inaugurated in 1885 and extends over six hectares. It welcomes every week 70 000 visitors during its opening days. The Puces de Saint-Ouen has 2000 shops selling... Read >
Author: anil gupta25th July 2006
An ideal climate, gracious people and fine cuisine make Italy a perfect destination for the independent traveller whether their preferences are seeking an active, cultural, historical or indulgent trip.
While we all know about the wonders of Rome, ... Read >
Author: sam lowe24th July 2006
Running a free, text-based online roleplaying game comes with many rewards, and many challenges. Almost ten years ago, when Adam and I first embarked upon our grand plan to create FiranMUX, we faced a blank slate in game design. We had policy and code de... Read >
Author: Stephanie Dray25th April 2006
Visit Chester and discover a delightful cultural mix that evolves when a 21st century city has been shaped by 2,000 years of history. Within the city walls Chester combines five star luxuries, exclusive stores, excellent dining and a vibrant nightlife wit... Read >
Author: Maria Williams
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