Copenhagen is a long-time favorite destination for shoppers from overseas – Swedes frequently make use of the bridge over to their neighboring country to sample the Copenhagener’s signature chic-but-trendy style of dress . lthough Strøget (literally means ”the sweep”) is the famous shopping street cutting right through the centre of the capital, this is usually packed with tourists. For some serious, undisturbed  Read More →

Located in the Campania region of southern Italy is the city of Naples , the 3 rd largest city in Italy . The city sits on northern edge of Naples Bay , considered one of the most stunning bays in Italy. The islands of Capri and Ischia are located close to the city as well as the always spectacular Mt. Vesuvius. We have a listed our recommendations below if you’re looking for a nice evening out away from the bar and club scene  Read More →

Buenos Aires is a city full of life, love, and action. There never seems to be a dull moment, and for energic travelers, there are a wide range of activities for young and old. However, there are some things that just can´t be missed. Here, my list of Buenos Aires favorites Visit the Artisan Market  Read More →

When you think of Ireland , one thing instantly springs to mind: Guinness. The dark nectar is synonymous with the country and no visit would be complete without sampling at least a few pints.  Read More →

Summer in London usually means a sticky, oppressive heat that seems to come at visitors as much from the buildings all around as the sun above. The less said about the tube during the famous London heat-waves the better. The ideal way for visitors to refresh themselves after traipsing through the dusty streets is with a swim in one of London’s excellent pools . These can also be used in winter of course but the appeal of outdoor pools is greatly... 

The Great British Beer Festival or GBBF as it is most commonly abbreviated is a beer festival held on an annual basis in the UK . It was originally organized and established by CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, in an effort to bring more awareness to numerous cask ales and other alcoholic beverages both in the UK and internationally. The GBBF is also the home of Champion Beer of Britain awards. Originally established in 1977, the festival is... 

The primary feature of the Isle of Cyprus is the fact that its climate is literally perfect 320 days out of the entire year.  Basically, there is only about a month and a half during the year where you wouldn’t want to visit there.  One of the peak tourist periods is December through February because  Read More →

Helsinki has several well-maintained public indoor pools , and popular outdoor pools open in the summer months. Most pools have one or more saunas, and many also have professional massage therapists in the premises for sports massages. Entrance fees are generally around 3 to 4 Euros. Here are some of the best swimming pools in Helsinki .  Read More →

Hunting down celebrities in London is not solely the preserve of the paparazzi. Pick up any trashy magazine and you will see them all over the place: hanging around Camden Market looking cool and edgy, ordering salads in expensive restaurants, spilling drunkenly out of nightclubs – its almost as if they WANT to be seen!  Read More →

As the cutting edge hub of Catalan culture, it’s hardly surprising that Barcelona is one of Spain ’s leading cities when it comes to music festivals . From early Baroque music, to virtuoso Spanish guitar, to pounding techno attracting crowds from all over the world, Barcelona caters to all tastes.  Read More →

If you are planning a trip to Athens and your budget is a primary consideration , don’t despair because there are several attractions that you can see involving no out-of-pocket cost. With the global economy being as unstable as it has been, it’s no wonder that tourists who travel internationally have either cut back on their spending or are looking for free venues in order to supplement their travel itineraries.  Read More →

If you’re in London over Wimbledon, you can’t really avoid tennis fever. This year, things are a little bit different. There’s a little thing called the World Cup that seems to be taking over (not for me, I’m not really a football kinda gal). But, Wimbledon is still huge and just because there’s a bit of footy going on, that doesn’t mean you’ll just be able to rock  Read More →

Free events in London this summer include the More London festival, the Big Dance and the highlight of London’s summer, the annual Notting Hill Carnival. More London at The Scoop The More London at The Scoop is a series of free events over several months this summer, held at the riverside business area on the south bank  Read More →

Though Lisbon is an utterly beautiful and picturesque city in itself, it is quite small relative to other international metropolitan cities. After a few days of walking around, the city starts feeling familiar and navigating through the city becomes a cinch.  Read More →

Train travel in Switzerland is easy: the country is small and distances between major cities are short, trains are punctual and comfortable, and the scenery is always stunning.  Read More →