Tea regions around the world

Since some time ago we had an entry about cities where the most delicious brews are made, worthwhile destinations for coffee-lovers and simple, beauty-seeking tourists alike. This time, I though that it would be interesting to do a similar article on another immensely popular drink: tea. Hot or cold, black, green, red or white, tea comes in virtually thousands of tastes and colours.

Regular folks like their brew laced with sugar, lemon, milk or other seasonings and aromas, but for a true tea purists, where the tea comes for counts the most. Incidentally, tea is and has always been grown in some of the most amazing places in the world. So leave your tea-bags in the cupboard, brew up some loose-leaf orange pekoe and read about where your delicious cuppa comes from… …

Famous Spa Resorts in Europe

Ever thought about combining wellness travel with sightseeing? Well, if you come to think of it, this is the idea that influenced most luxury hotels’ decision to open a spa center. But most people tend to forget that wellness traveling started thousands of years ago, when the Greeks and then the Romans constructed the first public baths. This is why only in Europe you can find some of this old school spa resorts, where natural resources, modern techniques and luxurious palaces create that unique, retro atmosphere, that seems to project you into a different era. …

Glasgow – of old and new

Glasgow

Once the centre of the Scottish Enlightenment, Glasgow has now become one of United Kingdom’s most populous, economically developed and culturally prolific cities. Although, from a touristic perspective, Glasgow has a strong competitor in the picturesque city of Edinburgh (Scotland’s second largest city), there are certain aspects of Glasgow that make it unbeatable. The most fascinating thing about Glasgow it the harmonious way in which the old and new coexist. While Glasgow’s art museums and galleries are hosting some of the most valuable creations produced within the last centuries, Glasgow underground music scene continues to impose trends. The same fascinating contrast can be seen in Glasgow’s architecture: its Victorian old quarter and Art Nouveau iconic buildings are perfectly integrated between the post-modernist structures. No matter what are your tastes in terms of music or artistic movements, when visiting Glasgow it’s imperative to give the same amount of attention to both old and new Glasgow. …

Pocket-Friendly Objectives in Europe

Europe boasts with spectacular capital cities that house elegant, history-soaked buildings, museums, parks, piazzas and feature a cultural majesty. They are crowed with fine restaurants, glossy shops and trademarks that pinpoint their particular identity. However, it is well-known that a tour of Europe might empty your pockets right away. Well, you can now enjoy this adventure and plan a low-budget travel by inserting in your itinerary only the pocket-friendly European objectives…because even in the most expensive cities you can find cheap rates. Some research is needed, but that’s where we step in! Just check out the free of charge objectives in Europe and mark on your agenda some dates to get there on time! …