It will not take you long to figure out what Leuven was built on as its university and breweries are very much still the heart and soul of the city. The University is a striking mix of classic architecture and state of the art research and facilities. As tourists it will be the classical side …
Locals and tourists alike love Ghent. What’s not to love in the city after all, there is great art, great food and it is one of the countries best kept secrets. Ghent still feels fairly small compared to other cities in Europe and despite being a great place for a break, it is not overrun …
The capital of Belgium, Brussels, is a fascinating place with stunning architecture and fascinating history packed into every street and alleyway. The vibe of the city is hard to put your finger on. Sometimes it seems very business and bureaucracy focused, it is after all the administerial centre of the EU, but at other times …
Bruges, or Brugge in Dutch, is almost a perfect medieval fairytale town in Belgium. The cobbled lanes and canals linking the market squares are so picture perfect that you may find it difficult to put your camera away and absorb the beauty for yourself. The city is also an architecture lover’s dream, even by European …
At first glance, Belarus may not sound like the most exciting of destinations, but if you look closely there is much to see and do in this landlocked country that counts Latvia, Poland, Lithuania, Russia, and Ukraine as neighbours. As over 40% of the country is forest, expect lush vegetation and picturesque countryside, as well …
What’s the first thing you think about when you hear the name Memphis? Okay, besides him (Elvis), I mean. This lovely town is also famous for its music and food as well as its warm and welcoming Southern charm. Only founded in 1819, it is actually the youngest of the state of Tennessee’s major cities, …
Kirklees is a region in West Yorkshire, steeped in a rich industrial history including cotton milling. Kirklees is home to the burial place of legend Robin Hood, as well as delicious local food, beautiful landscapes and hundreds of activities for outdoors enthusiasts. There is always something new to experience in Kirklees! Here are some of …
Mark Twain wrote, “Mauritius was made first, and then heaven; heaven being copied after Mauritius.” It’s easy to understand his sentiments. Mauritius is a big draw for honeymooners because it means gorgeous beaches and lazy sunny days. But there are tons of things to do on Paradise Island. Next to Madagascar, Mauritius is a leader …
I use this article to share my love of South Africa’s best places to visit. Having roamed this masterful country from tiny hamets to the biggest cities, I’ve picked out its most unmissable destinations. And having traveled extensively in each and every one of them, you can be sure my picks are worthy of such …
Ostrava is the Czech Republic’s third city, known historically for heavy industry thanks to its large coal deposits. In Landek Park here the carbon even pushes up through the topsoil, and there’s evidence of human coal use going back 25,000 years. In modern times this turned the city into an industrial heartland, and it’s still …