A brief history of the Taj Mahal

  Located on the banks of the river Yamuna in the Indian city of Agra, the Taj Mahal was built to encapsulate the love a man had for his wife. Inspired by love, loss and sorrow after she died giving birth to their 14th child, the Taj Mahal is a Mausoleum that reflects love in… Read more »

48 hours in Copenhagen

Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark is a small but perfectly formed city that is bursting with culture and exciting things to see and do. Full of history, art, famous landmarks, stories and tantalising cuisine, Copenhagen is a vibrant city waiting to be explored, 48 hours in this unique city is sure to create memories that… Read more »

Top 5 places to visit while in Rome (and a few extra!)

Finely detailed yet breathtakingly dramatic, classical with modern elements and with history, art, architecture and fashion, it is easy to see why visiting Rome is so appealing. The capital of Italy is a treasure trove of archaeological and artistic gems waiting to be admired, exquisite architecture, elaborate fountains, epic views and attractions to see that… Read more »

24 hours in… Milan

Great things to do when you have a day in Milan. Milan in Northern Italy is the capital of the Lombardy region, and after Rome, it is Italy’s most popular city. Bursting with art, history, museums and being one of the world’s leading fashion capitals it is sure to be a whirlwind visit. Boasting a… Read more »

A brief look at the Cannes Film Festival

Cannes Film Festival

Famous, picturesque and stylish in so many ways, it has to be Cannes. The resort town on the French Riviera is known for the Boulevard de La Croisette that curves along the coast gleaming with glitz, glamour and style, not bad for what was originally a tiny fishing village in the 1830’s. Immaculate sandy beaches… Read more »

48 hours in… Paris

valentine's day first class rail holiday 2016

48 hours in Paris – Of course it’s not enough, but if you’re in France’s capital for 2 days, we’ve highlighted some of the top interests and attractions to see and do. Paris – Sophisticated, glamorous, elegant and most of all romantic, A city that exudes art, history, fashion, architecture, landmarks, mouth-watering cuisine, fine wines… Read more »