Cultural Trips
Culture rich mini breaks in Paris
If you are seeking a culture-rich mini-break with a difference why not pop over to Paris on Saturday 15th May for ‘La Nuit Européenne des Musées’* and stay at trendsetting art hotel, Hotel Square (hotelsquare.com).
Hot bars and cool cocktails in Copenhagen
The Danes have always known how to enjoy themselves resulting in Copenhagen having some of Europe's most eclectic and interesting nightlife. So, why not join them for a fun night out on the town?
Save 20% on journeys through Cambodia this June
Save £210 per person, when you book one of Travel Indochina’s most popular classic journeys “Cambodia Revealed”, departing Sunday 20th June 2010.
A taste of contemporary aboriginal culture in Perth
Urban Indigenous Tours, run by Perth local Rebecca Casey, aims to offer a taste of contemporary aboriginal culture in the city.
‘Tropic of Cancer’ inspired travel
Gap Adventures has seen a 200% rise in bookings to Egypt and Morocco this year and have already introduced five new tours to meet the requests of travellers wishing to experience these extraordinary countries.
Save 20% on a 10 day journey to China this June
Save £245 per person, when you book the “Highlights of China” journey with Travel Indochina, for a departure date of 20th June 2010.
Bohemian Rhapsody in the Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is not just Prague. Just over an hour to the northeast of Prague is Bohemia, and the Czech Paradise. World Walks are offering a village to village self-guided walking holiday in this frequently overlooked but exceptionally beautiful territory.
Raiders of the Lost Kasbah
Walks Worldwide has announced a new 8-day trip to Morocco entitled Raiders of the Lost Kasbah, departing 2 October. A spirit of adventure is required for this ‘reccee’ trip, which will be led by Morocco expert and Walks Worldwide founder Mike Wynne, before the final itinerary is added to next year’s programme.
Covent Garden invites aspiring Rankins to make history
Whether it is a quick iPhone snap of ballerinas rushing to their rehearsals at the Royal Opera House or an image of a street performer standing with a chainsaw on his head (yes, we have one of those!) or you shopping with a friend, Covent Garden is inviting regular snappers, aspiring Rankins and Vogue-posing, Sartorialist-inspired grannies to submit their photographic memoires of the area to celebrate the 180th Anniversary of the Market Building and go down in history forever.
Win tickets to BeerFest Slovenia
One lucky winner and a friend could be watching the start of the World Cup from BeerFest Slovenia courtesy of the Slovenian Tourist Board.
Copenhagen’s Little Mermaid is off to Shanghai
Copenhagen's beloved Little Mermaid has taken a vacation from her post in the harbour and travelled to World Expo 2010 in Shanghai.
Aalborg Beerwalk offers a taste of Denmark
Over the years, Aalborg has established itself as “a bit of a gem” for foodies and now it seems, it is fast becoming a hotspot for beer enthusiasts too. This spring, the city teamed up with six local pubs and created a brand new “Aalborg Beerwalk”.
Discover Indochina in luxury
Vietnam-based tourism company Luxury Travel is offering tours through Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. The Cuisine, Culture and World Heritage Discovery of Indochina tour will take travellers on a 16-day trip across Indochina.
Reinventing the summer music festival
Forget camping, weak beer and wellies – Orpheus and Bacchus is reinventing the summer music festival for lovers of the classical variety.
Food festivals in Tuscany
From Spring to Autumn Tuscany is full to the brim with villages which hold special events to celebrate typical foods and unusual dishes with frogs, ostriches and steaks all being showcased! Invariably the villagers come out in force and dinners are followed by dancing and evening markets.