Europe

Each year, the mythical heroes of Douai come to life in the form of a family of giants. In the Nord-Pas de Calais region of France, 40km from Lille, the city of Douai celebrates its historical past with a larger-than-life parade of giants. France’s main giant festival is a page...

The Italian Riviera resort towns beckon with picturesque bays, suntanned bodies, rocky alcoves and colourful buildings. You'll find beaches and coves packed with beach chairs in many Italian coastal towns. So where exactly is the Italian Riviera? It's also known as the Ligurian Riviera and is a coastal strip between...

The castles of Great Britain and Ireland are timeless relics of a proud heritage. From flamboyant Georgian structures to neo-gothic Victorian designs, famous medieval castles continue attracting history lovers and romantics worldwide. Castle vacations are in vogue and can be a romantic escape. There are plenty of castles to...

A space-aged museum and hip hotels sit next to Gothic churches, old bars and 19th-century plazas in the capital of Basque in Spain. Spain's 10th-largest city is big on culture and creativity. With sensational architecture, both modern and classical, and rich culinary traditions, there are plenty of wonderful things...

Tromso is the gateway to the Arctic in Norway. This is a historic city with a young soul. Tromso is packed with colourful heritage buildings intermingled with contemporary glass structures. Here are some cool things to do in Tromso. Most visitors travel to Bergen to cruise the fjords in Norway,...

With ancient buildings and bridges, awe-inspiring scenery of mountains and lakes, Lucerne is a picture-book city. Here are 15 things to do in Lucerne to put on your to-do list for your next Swiss vacation. Lucerne, Switzerland 15 Things To Do In Lucerne 1- Ride the railway to Mount Pilatus Kulm Board the...