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Reasons to visit the stunning Algarve region (Part 2) – Quite simply – Golf for everyone!
It is not by accident that this Southern most part of Portugal is an extremely popular choice for groups of very dedicated and serious golfing friends and …
Is Switzerland’s history as luscious as its celebrated cheese? “Perhaps, not!”, says the author of Swisstory, Laurie Theurer
Love brought her to the land of alps but her curiosity for the culture and language made her write about the piquant history of Switzerland. Meet Laurie …
Special Portugal – Have you ever visited the stunning Algarve region?
We recently took a direct and Easy flight from Geneva to Faro to explore some of the fabulous hotels, restaurants, golf courses and excursions in this …
Monet in Giverny: property opened 40 years ago
Claude Monet spent half his life in his home in Giverny. He was 43 when he arrived. He died 43 years later in 1926. This year is not only the 180th birthday of …
The forgotten Pharaoh – A brief timeline of Egyptian history
5000 – 3100 BC: Prehistory The earliest Egyptian culture in the Nile Valley is likely to have developed as a result of a massive migration following the Ice …
Poitiers – Step back into the Past. A city of 100 steeples, Poitiers never ceases to interest and amaze visitors as Véronique Gray finds out.
Find out why you should visit Poitiers. Read more about the history of this interesting city, where to eat and sleep and what to
Summer Holidays 2020 – Spotlight on Switzerland – 6 (of many) reasons to visit Crans Montana
There are, in my humble opinion, many reasons why you should consider a trip to this particular spot in the glorious Canton of Valais, so here are a few of our …
Glossary for your Egyptian trip: most popular terms and names
During my trip to Egypt, I learned a lot about the history, cooking and geography of this fabulous country. Here are a few terms which may help you during your …
Howard Carter – Artist and Archaeologist
The exhibition concept of “Tutankhamun – His Tomb and His Treasures” is based on a unique feature – the legacy of the excavator. With Howard Carter’s …
The most well-known temples on the Nile river: from Abu Simbel to Kom Ombo
On the Nile river in Egypt you can find many temples. They were built by the Ancient Egyptians to honour their hundreds of Gods. Some are more in ruins than …