New luxury and boutique hotel options are available ANN RUPPENSTEIN Following the cancelled Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna this past August, Austria’s capital city turned a negative into a positive for disappointed fans known as Swifties. In the wake of a foiled planned terrorist attack, Elke...
Daring attraction gives people a bird’s eye view Adventure seeking clients can now embark on a thrilling adventure high above the Norwegian Fjords. Located in the village of Loen, Stigull is a newly opened attraction that features a long ladder that is said to give participants the feeling that...
Get to know Scotland’s The Bothy Experience IAN STALKER Scotland’s The Bothy Experience is willing to help tourists learn about the finer points of an alcohol that may not come immediately to mind when they think of the part of the world that they’re vacationing in. The business —...
This Scottish hotel is a festive place IAN STALKER The general manager of Scotland’s Glen Clova Hotel & Lodges is happy to sing the praises of a hotel in which singing can be part and parcel of a visit. The hotel, which dates back to 1850 and is found within Cairngorms National Park,...
It’s easy for tourism officials to paint a pretty picture of Madrid IAN STALKER Destination Madrid says Spain’s capital is unquestionably a pictures-perfect part of the world for those who appreciate great paintings created by household names in art circles. Madrid’s claims to artistic...
Working farm routinely hosts visitors IAN STALKER Scotland’s Newton Fothringham Farm is a great place for visitors wanting to familiarize themselves with coos. And alpacas, sheep, goats, ducks, hens and a host of other creatures. The farm, found in the Angus area, hosts tourists curious about...
ARTS ENSEMBLE IN CZECHIA TED DAVIS Traditions of a musical nature run deep in the Czech Republic, which this year is celebrating an anniversary 200 years in the making. The 2024 “Year of Czech Music” is being held at the same time as a tribute to Bedřich Smetana, who was born 200 years...
Unicorn has largely been idle since its launch IAN STALKER British naval vessel HMS Unicorn has clearly stood the test of time, rarely weighing its anchor while doing so. The wooden sailing vessel is now permanently docked in Dundee, Scotland, serving as a floating museum for those wanting to get a look...
Aberdeen attraction also features contemporary art IAN STALKER Aberdeen, Scotland’s Aberdeen Art Gallery has honed the art of promoting Scottish art. The gallery, which has artworks dating back to the 15th century, displays works by international artists but also serves as a showcase for home-grown...
Arbikie Highland Estate also offers visitors a choice of other spirits IAN STALKER Scotland’s Arbikie Highland Estate is proudly producing the type of product that immediately comes to mind when people think of Scotland. And a couple of other spirits that people generally don’t associate...
