Cultural Trips

England's engineering feats

On 9th January the London Underground, the world's first subterranean rail network, celebrates its 150th birthday.

Next stop Nicosia: A new dawn for Cyprus' capital

Locally known as Lefkosia, Nicosia is Cyprus’ largest city. The old city, at the heart of which is the distinctive many-sided Venetian citadel, is home to a wealth of history and tales dating back to the 16th century.

Festivals set to make Brighton shine in May 2013

2012 was the most successful year yet for the festivals taking place in Brighton each May and they will return bigger and brighter in 2013, bringing the annual cultural extravaganza to the UK's most cosmopolitan 'city by the sea'.

Austen's England

2013 marks the 200th anniversary of Pride and Prejudice, the most popular novel from one of England's best loved authors, Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice captured the hearts of the country when it was published in 1813, and continues to do so, through television and film adaptations as well as countless editions of the book.

The Souqs of Qatar

Traditionally an open-air marketplace, Souqs were originally located outside the main cities, in locations where a caravan loaded with goods could stop and merchants could display, trade and sell their goods.

Valletta's International Baroque Festival

Valletta, Malta's baroque capital city and a UNESCO world heritage site, will be hosting its first International Baroque Festival between the 9th and 26th of January 2013, as it prepares to become the European Capital of Culture in 2018.

Experience the magic of Shakespeare Country in 2013

With a wealth of heritage, theatre, arts, festivals and glorious gardens, there is so much to experience in Shakespeare Country in 2013.

Year of the Snake: Taiwan festivals not to miss in 2013

Taiwan is a country that has a rich and varied heritage and its fusion of Chinese, Fujianese, Hakka, Cantonese and Aboriginal cultures make for an exciting year of festivals not to be missed in 2013.

Enjoy an alternative Italian city break this winter in Genoa

Those looking for a more unusual Italian city break this winter can head to Northern Italy’s Genoa. The city is the capital of Liguria, home to pesto and birthplace of Christopher Columbus.

Banish those winter blues and discover Morocco’s sea resorts

With more than 3,500 kilometres of coast on two seafronts, all year round warm temperatures and long hours of sunshine, Morocco is a first rate destination for sea lovers any month of the year.

Philadelphia - A cultural hotspot for creativity, art and culture

Philadelphia offers diversity of experiences for its international visitors to enjoy. The metropolitan and dynamic city is truly coming into its own with its world class art collections, iconic public art displays, fascinating museums and internationally acclaimed artists, concert performances and cultural events.