Castles were built as defensive structures against invaders atop a hill or by the waters in the middle ages. They were also a home and a fortress for the Royals. It is believed that the Normans were the ones to have built the first Castles in the world in a motte and bailey style. Castles have been since then revived and rebuilt. Over the years, some…
If all goes according to plan, a new overnight train will run between Prague and Brussels, stopping at Dresden, Berlin and Amsterdam on the way, in 2022. The plan has been mooted by a Dutch overnight train co-operative called European Sleeper in collaboration with Czech operator RegioJet.NEWS: Prague is the destination of our first night train from…
It is being hailed as the latest evidence of a new dawn for the European sleeper train. Citing changes in attitude wrought by the two crises of the climate emergency and the Covid pandemic, a new night service in 2022 was announced last week between Brussels and Prague, stopping at Amsterdam, Berlin and Dresden, with tickets expected to cost from €60…
The Czech Republic is situated in Central Europe and surrounded by economic giants such as Germany, Poland and Austria. The capital of the Czech Republic, Prague has been topping the list of the most visited countries in Central Europe for its medieval history and architecture. With its very own affluent history and culture, the Czech Republic might…
Forget air travel – next year is all about embracing the rails, says Helen Coffey …
Forget 2020. Although, Covid or not, Christmas is here, the spirit of the season has been infected. Better to look ahead to happier times, we hope, and start planning the next Christmas vacation. …
Forget 2020. Although, Covid or not, Christmas is here, the spirit of the season has been infected. Better to look ahead to happier times, we hope, and start planning the next Christmas vacation. …
Passengers booked on grounded departures are entitled to refunds – of both legs, if only one flight is cancelled …
In Part 3 of my travel trend series, I reveal why the boom in UK travel will continue – it offers safety and beauty on our doorstep, and a flurry of new openings next year. I also reveal the…
A STRING of countries have now completely banned visitors coming from the UK due to fears of the new variant that has the south of the country in it’s grip. Here is the full list of countries stopping flights…
It’s not the world’s highest mountain nor is it the hardest one to climb, presumably. But Muchu Chhish is, for all wild and crazy intents and purposes, the highest unclimbed hill on Earth. Here’s why….
Once upon a time they were separate towns. But since 1873, Buda and Pest have come together to make one glorious city. Jo Knowsley explains why Budapest is the European capital you need to see. …
A new book portrays striking locations from Lisbon to Alaska brimming with the great director’s aesthetic appealThere’s something about director Wes Anderson’s style that’s instantly recognisable. Immaculate composition, symmetrical lines, pastel colours, idiosyncratic and strangely alluring sets are trademarks…
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