Travel and Leisure
A Guide to Contemporary Self-catering Holiday Accommodation in Devon
With the cost of living in the UK increasing almost on a monthly basis and everyone feeling “the fear” of the credit crunch, people are foregoing their holidays abroad. While this is understandable, people can still have wonderful holidays nearer to home at the fraction of the price of an overseas holiday by visiting some [...]
24Sep2008 | Vproject | 1 comment | Continued
Exploring The Delights Of Seville
The city is a paradise and an amazing getaway for anyone looking for something different.
Seville is the southernmost city in the Andalusian province. Known as Sevilla by the locals, the city is infused with all that is typically Spanish one of the biggest attractions being the Flamenco Festival being the largest in the world. Although [...]
Eating Out in Florence
Florence does not simply regard itself as home to the greatest of Italy’s regional culinary traditions, but as the birthplace of all Western cookery. Florentines will tell you that it was the sixteenth-century Catherine de Medici who taught the French to cook by taking with her a team of Tuscan chefs when she married the [...]
7Sep2008 | Vproject | 0 comments | Continued
The building of the Central mineral bath in downtown Sofia has long become one of the city’s symbols
Officially closed in 1986, its fate remained undecided, while every municipal administration that came to power deliberated what new purpose to attach to the old building.
Finally, in July, a solution was found and officially published in the State Gazette: the building was cut in two. The north wing, it was decided, would house a SPA [...]
Visiting the Temple of Heaven in Beijing
When deciding what sites to see while visiting Beijing, the colorful Temple of Heaven is a must-see on your list. The literal translation from the traditional Chinese for this unique site is “Altar of Heaven.” Regardless of what you call it, you will certainly feel like you have found your own slice of heaven when [...]
2Sep2008 | Vproject | 0 comments | Continued
No Artificial Ingredients - Costa Rica
For a perfect blend of science, adventure, and hands-on learning, Costa Rica is an excellent destination for student group travelers. A republic in Central America, Costa Rica (literally “Rich Coast”) is bordered by Nicaragua, Panama, the Pacific Ocean, and the Caribbean Sea. The destination is divided into 20 natural parks, eight biological reserves, and a [...]
30Aug2008 | Vproject | 1 comment | ContinuedShort Breaks in the Capital: Choosing a Hotel in London
The rising cost of air travel has put UK city breaks firmly back in fashion, and with a multitude of crowd-pleasing attractions and affordable travel links to the rest of the country, there’s never been a better time to take a short break in the country’s capital.
Its spectacular West End productions, historic buildings, grand palaces, [...]