Osterreiten – Easter riding in eastern Germany
“You know Osterreiten, the ‘Easter riding’ tradition of Saxony’s Sorbian speaking people?” I was asked while dining in Dresden’s Altmarktkeller.
Places to visit
Things to do and see in Newark-upon-Trent
Newark-upon-Trent lies on the United Kingdom’s East Coast line, meaning it’s accessible for visits by rail. Yet for years it’s also proven a surprisingly easy place for me to zip through without stepping down from the train.
The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat in Malaysia
“We discovered this place as guests. We were spending a long weekend here and blown away because we both love nature and jungle,” says Lucia Eppisser, who along with husband and business partner, Felix, took over the management of the Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat in August 2014.
The Museum of Broken Relationships, Zagreb
What would you do if you were in the Croatian capital, Zagreb, and, by chance, found yourself booked into the same hotel as your ex? Would heading to the Museum of Broken Relationships be an option?
Visiting the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam
Rembrandt’s The Night Watch painting is by far the most popular item in Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum. My favourite exhibit is less of a draw and doesn’t even make the pages of the museum’s 250 Highlights book.
A taste of nightlife in Stockholm, Sweden
It’s Friday night and the lights are low. I’m in downtown Stockholm and, following a visit to the Abba Museum, looking out for a place to go.
A food and fashion tour of Milan, Italy
If you were on the road and given an opportunity to select a guided tour from a handful of themes that pique your interest what would influence your choice? I was recently faced with exactly this dilemma in Milan, Italy.
Viewing the northern lights in Iceland
The Snaefellsnes Peninsula in western Iceland is renowned as a leading destination for viewing the northern lights, the natural phenomenon also known as aurora borealis.
Conflict, Time, Photography exhibition
The Tate Modern’s Conflict, Time, Photography exhibition (which ran until 15 March 2015) brought together photographs from conflicts, wars and episodes of armed upheaval around the world and was timed to coincide with a number of other events commemorating the centenary of World War One.
Exploring Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Looking out from Menara Kuala Lumpur’s observation deck, 276 metres above the Malaysia's buggest city, I’m surprised to learn that KL, the abbreviation by which locals know this conurbation, was awarded city status as recently as 1972. With the sun beginning to set, I’m at a prime location to appreciate this dynamic city’s evening skyline.