Ostalgie? What’s that, some kind of infection? Not exactly. In the words of Wikipedia, Ostalgie is a German term referring to nostalgia for aspects of life in East Germany. It is derived from the German words Ost (east) and Nostalgie…
The ice-cold beer helped, it really did. The constant heat and humidity were taking their toll and it had only been ten minutes since I had emerged from the water. A few metres in front of me our daughter splashed…
After the fabulous ‘Skyfall’, the world is holding its breath for the 24th James Bond film, ‘Spectre’ coming out in November, perfectly timed for my birthday – as is tradition 🙂 An essential element of the appeal of the…
Berlin’s lack of strict licensing laws means that many bars and clubs stay open round the clock and late nights mean late breakfasts. Indeed breakfast in Berlin often means brunch – there’s no real distinction between the two. As many…
What to do in Berlin? Let’s face it, the German capital has more to offer than the cold war, clubbing and currywurst you know. It’s one of a shrinking number of major cities with a wide range of unusual and…
Having lived and worked in Berlin for a couple of years right after the fall of the Wall and visited several times in the years since, I’ve had the chance to witness huge changes to the city which is now…
In response to numerous appeals from first-time visitors to various destinations we’ve caved in to the pressure and decided to publish a series of articles highlighting the popular sights actually worth your time in a given city. The tourist traps,…
There’s arguably no country in the world that contains as many myths and legends as Greece. This is the home of the Gods where amazing and fantastical stories often turn out to be true, and the evidence can be found…
If you have always wanted to experience the ancient cultures of China, you now have the opportunity to do so in comfort and style with Viking River Cruises. You will be placed safely and comfortably on board a state of…
After the fabulous ‘Skyfall‘, the world is holding its breath for the 24th James Bond film, ‘Spectre’ coming out in November, perfectly timed for my birthday as is tradition 🙂 An essential element of the appeal of the early movies remains…
Photo credit: Mathilde sleeps at 36,000 feet (over the North Atlantic) via photopin (license) For many new parents, traveling with kids might seem like an insurmountable challenge. The thought of trying to juggle car seats, luggage, strollers, diaper bags, AND…
Image by Kenny Louie obtained from Flickr.com under Creative Commons License So, you’re planning a city break and have found the flights you need; the next decision is where to stay. These days most large cities offer a range of alternatives including…