Fruit of a beautiful renovation around an old windmill, Il Cardo Resort is situated between Tuscany and Umbria, on the green hills of Valtiberina, a stone’s throw from the splendid medieval village of Anghiari. The place will seduce lovers of beautiful stones, bright skies and nature. It also offers an ideal starting point to radiate towards the main symbolic cities of the…
Villa Botanique Guesthouse in Brussels is based in a most magnificent estate located in the upper part of town, in the area called “Botanique”, next to the Botanic Gardens. This estate dates from 1830 and was built by an aristocratic family the same year Belgium was declared independent. The “Botanique” area is located in the 19th…
One Perfect Stay is a premier holiday homes rental company in Dubai and has built a strong reputation on providing guests with a service that is affordable, flexible and high quality. Their specialist property team has visited hundreds of homes and have handpicked only the finest. They spend considerable time choosing and vetting the right homes whilst…
Mrs Antoinette Groeneveld is the host of Piaam State an authentic 17th century farm, ensuring a very comfortable stay in the Frisian countryside. You can choose to stay in one of the five spacious rooms with personal bathroom or in the luxury apartment. We enjoyed every second of our visit to this fantastic place and had…
In the town of Dokkum, about 12km northeast of Leeuwarden, most people know Jojanneke Dijkstra. She was only 24 when she started her first accommodation in Dokkum and today she is managing nine of them. “Booking Dokkum” offers 9 accommodations, all in the historical center of Dokkum. Each accommodation has it’s own style. We met with…
We sat together with Jeanie Baker, owner of Blakes Bed & Breakfast a comfortable 1810 farmhouse, situated in East Hampton’s Hook Mill historic district. Jeanie opened her Bed & Breakfast back in 1988. She summered in East Hampton for several years. As she wanted to have a place at her own here, starting a business seemed the…
Are You looking for a nice retreat in the outskirts of Milan? Close to Fiera Milano RHO ? B&B Fiera Milano Rho is the perfect place for tourists looking for a stay in a quiet area of Milan. You are only 20 minutes away from the city center if you take the metro. Business travellers…
Beachgoers who are getting sick of winter weather already are encouraged to give the Page Terrace Beachfront Hotel a call today to escape the snow and get into the sand before the year ends. Gulf coast hotels in Treasure Island, FL are booking fast, so travelers are urged to call and reserve their spot as soon as…
French stocks sensitive to the economy and to tourism fell in an otherwise buoyant market on Monday after the worst riots in decades swept Paris, stirring concerns about the possible damage from visitors steering clear of the capital. Supermarket Carrefour and highway operator Vinci were the worst-performing, down 2.1 and 2.6 percent respectively. Shares in…
Located in the west of China, Tibet is always the ultimate dream travel place for tourists either from home or abroad. Crowned as a holy site for Tibetan Buddhism believers, Tibet has hosted millions of travelers by its stunning natural views and unique traditional Tibetan culture. According to the latest news issued by the Commission…
Workum is one of the most beautiful Frisian Eleven Cities, Even if only for its beautiful facades, monumental buildings and water-rich surroundings. Saint Gertrude’s Church, weigh house and city hall are definitely worth a visit. Workum is popular among water sports enthusiasts because of its great location. Art lovers can visit the Jopie Huisman Museum,…
Discover Heerenveen, a quintessentially Friesian city full of beautiful monuments and unique structures set amid a stunning landscape! Heerenveen, which was founded around 1550, is the oldest peat channel village in Holland. It is located in the water-rich province of Friesland and a wonderful destination, particularly in summer. Not only are there more than 30…
As soon as temperatures drop below zero the Dutch are brimming with excitement about the legendary Elfstedentocht, the world’s most prestigious speed and leisure skating events. When the temperature drops below zero for a couple of days, the eleven cities fever starts to spread in Holland. A minimum ice thickness of 15 cm is required…
The glorious former Admirality building of Friesland and Groningen has been home to this regional museum since 1963. Built in 1618 this building was also formally known as the ‘sea office’ and was responsible for the protection of ocean going trade by means of escort or even naval war fare. The only remains of this…
Located in Leeuwarden, capital of the Dutch province of Friesland (Fryslân), the Fries Museum has a rich history spanning almost 190 years. In 2013, it moved into the first newly constructed Dutch museum building of the 21st century. As the main repository of Friesland’s material heritage, it is recognised internationally for key aspects of its collection….
Throughout 2018, both Friesland in the northern Netherlands and Valletta in Malta are European Capital of Culture. The Potatoes Go Wild project illustrates the connection between these two cities, using potatoes. Perhaps this tuber is the most multicultural product of Leeuwarden-Friesland 2018! Much of the world’s potato production starts in Friesland. Every year, seed potatoes…
The Frisian Saskia Uylenburgh was the first great love of Rembrandt van Rijn. The couple married in 1634. Saske, her Frisian baptismal name, was born and raised in Leeuwarden. The most famous Frisian newlyweds ever are the theme of the exhibition ‘Rembrandt & Saskia: Love in the Golden Age’. On the basis of this loving…
Bolsward is a cosy city where history and architecture play a key role. The centre hosts many monumental buildings. One of these is the town hall from 1615, which is richly decorated. In the town hall, the Antiquities’ room can also be found; this room holds beautiful silver objects created by silversmiths from Bolsward, old…
Sneek ranks third in terms of size in the province and is located in the municipality Súdwest-Fryslân. The city has about 33,000 inhabitants. With its central location in the lake area of the Waterland it is evident that this is a real water city. It performs a central role in the southwest region and was…
Exploring Tel Aviv has never been so fun for vegans, or so yummy Touring foreign cities can be rough on vegans, who adhere to a diet free of animal-based dishes. Not so in Tel Aviv, home to an all-vegan culinary school and scores of vegan-friendly eateries. Already a culinary hotspot for touring foodies and crowned…
