Cultural Trips
World Lithuanian Song Festival returns to Vilnius
After a four years gap Lithuania’s largest cultural event – the World Lithuanian Song Festival - will take place on 5th to 8th July in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, and, the first time, in Kaunas, Lithuania’s second largest city.
Discover the past of modern Denmark & Sweden
Looking at cool, stylish Denmark and Sweden today it is hard to remember that these are two of the oldest kingdoms in the world with a rich history stretching back thousands of years. Copenhagen means Traders’ Port, reflecting the city’s significance as a trading centre in Northern Europe, including southern Sweden.
Vilnius to be European Capital of Culture in 2009
There are only 644 days to go before Vilnius is hailed as European Capital of Culture. The Lithuanian capital is the first city in the Post-Communist block to be designated this reputable title. The 20-year-old tradition, which has seen a total of 30 European cities to win the honour of being European Capital of Culture, will now enable Vilnius to present to the world its distinguishable cultural identity.
Ride the rooftop of the world by train in Tibet
Are you an intrepid traveller? Then why not be one of the first to journey by train along the world’s highest and most spectacular railway line - the first to link Tibet with the rest of China on an inspiring adventure across the Himalayan plains and souring mountains to Lhasa. The 21-day trip of a lifetime with Travelsphere costs from £2,699 and travels from Xining, the provincial capital of Qinghai to remote Tibet.