As Easter approaches and springtime gets underway, a guide of the places in Scotland for a seasonal escape including everything from scenic family getaways to …
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Tranquil escape at a 5 star lodge in the South Tyrol
Discover a World of Natural Serenity Step off the tourist trail this summer and enjoy a tranquil escape in South Tyrol, one of Italy’s lesser-known …
The Mosaic House Chiswick
The Mosaic House Chiswick A short walk from Chiswick Park tube station in this quiet suburban area you’ll find a house covered in mosaic. This …
Whitby Whale Bone Arch
Whitby Whale Bone Arch The Whitby Whale Bone Arch frames a scene of Whitby coastline which includes the ruins of the medeival Whitby Abbey. The …
Travel: Soviet War Memorial Tiergarten
Soviet War Memorial Tiergarten (Sowjetisches Ehrenmal im Tiergarten) The Soviet War Memorial in Tiergarten is one of three Soviet war memorials in Berlin. The …
Cubist Street Lamp in Prague
Cubist Street Lamp in Prague We like our geekery here at Foodie Explorers, however, wandering about searching for a cubist street lamp in Prague isn’t …
The Pierhouse Hotel, Port Appin, Argyll
Seafood Heaven just north of Oban The idyllic Pierhouse Hotel on the Appin peninsula is situated right beside the passenger ferry to the isle of …
The Glenburn Hotel, Rothesay, Isle of Bute
The Glenburn Hotel, still bringing them “doon the watter” This grand old lady. The Glenburn Hotel, originally opened in 1892 as Glenburn Hydropathic. It was …
Sunday 2nd March is the final free entry Sunday for Historic Scotland sites
There’s still time to book a free visit to some of Scotland’s finest tourist attractions next weekend. Sunday 2nd March is the final free entry …
Crazy Goose Lady Honesty Box Crianlarach
Is this the most picturesque honesty box around? We think the Crazy Goose Lady Honesty Box Crianlarach has got to be the best honesty box …
Soviet War Memorial, Treptower Park, Berlin
Soviet War Memorial in Berlin In Berlin’s Treptower Park you will find a Soviet War Memorial designed by the Soviet architect Yakov Belopolsky to commemorate …
Slavin Memorial Bratislava
Slavin Memorial Bratislava The gigantic Slavin memorial is visible from much of the city as it sits on a hill overlooking the city. It commemorates …
5 Dracula sites in Whitby
5 of the sites that inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula After completing a theatrical tour in 1890, actor Henry Irving recommended Whitby as somewhere to stay …
Exploring Saltburn by the sea
From Smugglers to tourists exploring Saltburn by the sea Originally the fishing village of Saltburn by the Sea was known for its smuggling activities, however …
The longest bench in the world
Visit the longest bench in the world at Scarborough Railway Station Inside the Grade II listed Scarborough Railway Station you will find the longest bench …
The oldest operating water balance cliff funicular in the United Kingdom.
Visiting the oldest operating water balance cliff funicular in the United Kingdom Whilst in Yorkshire it would have been rude not to visit Saltburn on …
Underground Water Tanks in Brno at Žlutý kopec
Go deep into the underground water tanks in Brno The underground water tanks of Brno, located in the Czech Republic, are a system of large …
Winter breaks in Scotland with The Wee Hotel Company
Get a taste for Scotland’s ‘Wee Winter Breaks’ on the Isle of Skye and Argyll The Wee Hotel Company is embracing its growing reputation for …
Lamlash Bay Hotel, Isle of Arran review
What to expect when staying at The Lamlash Bay Hotel The Lamlash Bay Hotel is a shore-front, family-run and dog-friendly hotel located in the village …
A winter escape
If you are looking for a winter escape this Christmas and/or New Year then we have a selection of places to retreat to in Scotland, …
Book Review -The Food Adventurers by Daniel E. Bender
The Food Adventurers by Daniel E. Bender explores how round-the-world travel changed the way we eat. Take some time to re-think your opinion on food and …
Berlin Airlift
Berlin airlift cut off from the West The Berlin Airlift lasted 323 days and was one of the first major international crises of the Cold …
10 things to do in Brno
What to see and do in Brno, Czech Republic Brno is the second-largest city in the Czech Republic with a charming mix of history, modern …
Where to eat at Edinburgh Airport
Where to eat before your flight at Edinburgh Airport One of the parts of any trip is the pre-flight photo of a cocktail or pint. …