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140 Years of the Railway in Postojna Cave

16 June 2012 marked 140 years since the first ride with the underground train inside Postojna Cave. Up until the early 19th century, when the inner parts of the cave were discovered by Luka Čeč on 14 April 1818, the cave was left open, without any protection, lighting or regular guiding services, and tours of […]

How to pay in Europe while travelling

While on your holiday in Europe, you can pay with cash or credit/debit cards for the services and goods. Paying with cards brings certain advantages, but you must be sure that the card is valid in the country you are travelling to. If you need to take some money off the cash machine abroad, at […]

Helsinki, Finland – the meeting point of western and Eastern Europe

About Helsinki Helsinki is a city of the sea; weirdly it was built alongside a series of oddly shaped peninsulas and islands jutting into the Gulf of Finland. Back in the 1800’s there was a huge fire which destroyed most of the buildings in and around Helsinki, so everything has had to be remade, as […]

European Road Rules You Need to Know

Europe is one of the most varied continents in the world, when it comes to culture, tradition and law, meaning road laws can vary drastically from country to country. It is important to be aware of your surroundings at all times otherwise you could be heading for a fine, or worse a criminal conviction. Below […]

Discover the Excitement of Chamonix Mont-Blanc

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, more commonly known as Chamonix, has a reputation for being the most exciting location for outdoor sports in the whole of France, a reputation that has grown ever since it was used as the setting for the first ever Winter Olympics in 1924. Located in the Haute-Savoie department in the Rhône-Alpes region, southeast France, […]

London’s best shopping secrets

Think of shopping in London and you’ll probably imagine the glamour of Harrods, Harvey Nichols or Liberty- large, well known stores that are tourist attractions in their own right. But there is another side to shopping in London. Here are five of the best kept shopping secrets in this incredible city: 1. Islington Antiques Portobello […]

Tips for Planning Your Family Ski Holiday

If you’ve never been on a ski holiday before, booking your first one can be a bit overwhelming. With so much to think about it can be easy to forget something important or get something wrong, and the last thing you want is for your holiday to be ruined because of it! Ski holidays tend […]

3 Things to do in Nice

Located on the edges of the Mediterranean Sea in the south of France, Nice is a beautiful French Riviera city just waiting to be explored. Discover the rich blue sea, diverse shopping, popular beaches and unique restaurants perfect for the whole family. Hopping across the Channel by train is typically faster than taking a Ferry […]

The Top Visitor Attractions In Stunning Chamonix Mont Blanc

Heavenly Mont Blanc dominates the South side of the stunning Chamonix Valley with the Aiguilles Rouges mountain range to the North. The quaint town of Chamonix sits just below as a Mecca for skiers, snowboarders, mountain bikers and paragliders, with something going on all year round. The mix is lively with both Italy and Switzerland […]

Don’t Overlook the Advantages of a Guided Tour in Spain

When you make the trek to the holy city of Santiago de Compostela in Northern Spain, you will be following in the steps of millions of people that have already travelled the Way of St. James since the medieval times, but yet, you’ll be creating an experience for yourself that can’t compare to anyone else’s. […]