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Visit Titanic Belfast where the legendary Titanic was designed and built

by Anne Betts | Jul 9, 2021 | Ireland

If you’re intrigued by the Titanic story, you’ll definitely want to add Belfast to your travel plans. Titanic Belfast, a museum and visitor centre, stands on the former Harland and Wolff shipyard where the ill-fated ship was designed and built. Titanic Belfast is the...

The ultimate guide to Cycletours Netherlands by bike and barge

by Anne Betts | Jul 3, 2021 | Cycling Trips, Netherlands

Updated July 3, 2021 With a population of almost 17 million people owning close to 20 million bicycles, cycling is a way of life for people of all ages in the Netherlands. It’s the perfect country to enjoy a cycling vacation with Cycletours Netherlands by bike...

Connect with a rich history by visiting a caravanserai on the ancient Silk Road in Türkiye

by Anne Betts | Jun 17, 2021 | Turkey

You won’t find Ağzıkarahan on any top destinations list. There are no tour buses, souvenir shops, or ticket booths. You might need to search for the caretaker to pay the modest entrance fee. These make visiting a caravanserai on the ancient Silk Road in Türkiye all...

A fascinating nuclear bunker tour in Prague

by Anne Betts | Feb 22, 2021 | Czech Republic

If you are interested in Cold War history, the two-hour Prague Communism and Nuclear Bunker Tour offers a thought-provoking introduction to the city’s Communist past. The nuclear bunker tour adds a fascinating layer of interest to the experience. Walking tour The...

An amazing two-continent food tour in Istanbul: a review

by Anne Betts | Feb 17, 2021 | Turkey

Istanbul and Turkish food. Two favourites blend delectably in Istanbul’s ‘Two Markets, Two Continents’ food tour by Culinary Backstreets. It was an intriguing premise … breakfast in Europe, followed by lunch in Asia. Where else but in Istanbul could a culinary...

For amazing seafood in Malta, hop over to Gozo

by Anne Betts | Feb 18, 2020 | Malta

It took a trip to Gozo to enjoy amazing seafood in Malta. One of the great joys of Mediterranean cuisine is the availability of a fabulous range of fresh seafood. When it comes to Malta, another delight is that dining on seafood invariably involves a view overlooking...