Medieval city of Vannes in Brittany, France, a picturesque place with half timbered houses and old narrow lanes around the Cathedral. It’s pretty busy in high season, so the best plan is to park your car and then look around on foot, or take the little tourist train around for a mini sightseeing tour.

Vannes is [...]

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The Danish people are some of the nicest in Europe, and Copenhagen is one of Europe’s nicest capital cities.  Why not make a summer city break? With fantastic weather (sometimes hot by UK standards) and long days/short nights, it’s perfect weekend.  Here’s a few of my Copenhagen favourites.

Start the day with breakfast in Christianshavn. A [...]

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All of the great fantasy tales have their foundation in some English myth or historical event from the medieval age. For those of us who fell in love with the legends of Camelot, read the Lord of the Rings over and over again and watched breathlessly as armies clashed in modern movies like Braveheart, [...]

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Have you ever looked at labels on European wine bottles and wondered about the meaning of AOC, DOGC, or QmP? Look no further. In my European Wine Guide series (organized by country), I will take you through a crash course in wine classifications and varietals found in major wine-producing regions throughout Europe. Let’s start our [...]

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This Robin Hoodesque retreat was granted a license to use the European Union’s ecological sign ( flower symbol) because of its demonstrated commitment to the environment.
Fairy tale and magical lore abound at this “Green Castle” located in famous St.Georges Forest in the Czech Republic. From 1869 forward, it was the private rural manor of the [...]

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