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20th Flower Carpet: The world’s most beautiful central square

Every two years, in summer, the Brussels ‘Grand-Place’ becomes a magical place for those who are in love with flowers. On the weekend of August 15th, the Flower Carpet offers a chance to stroll across the Grand-Place, a jewel of Gothic architecture, to inhale the…

10 things to know before you arrive in Paris

When you’re planning a trip to Paris, the City of Light sparkles in your imagination with the dreamy shimmer of a mirage: the soaring Eiffel Tower, the ancient gargoyles of Notre Dame, and latte and delectable croissants in tiny cafes. Paris will steal your heart with its style,…

10 things to know before you arrive in Edinburgh

Photo Credit: “Coastal Edinburgh” by Stuart Caie The ancient capital of Scotland, Edinburgh is a city shaped by its place in dramatic historical events and dominated by its imposing  and Gothic buildings. International visitors fall in love with Edinburgh every year, intrigued by the trove…

10 things to know before you arrive in Rome

Photo Credit: “Rome” by Moyan Brenn. Don’t be fooled by the crumbling ruins, Baroque churches and the nagging feeling you’ve stumbled onto a movie set. Rome may be packed with millennia of history, but this is a vibrant, living city—not a museum. Yes, that’s the…

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10 things to know before you arrive in Brussels

Brussels is a multicultural, medieval delight. While the de facto capital of the European Union plays host to 14 million business travellers each year, the unique city has plenty to offer vacationers and wonderful places to stay. Hire a bike, jump on a tram or head…

10 things to know before you arrive in Birmingham

Second cities are often a lot more fun than a nation’s capital—they’re less frenetic and more relaxed, less cosmopolitan and more authentic, less touristy and more industrial. Birmingham, or Brum, is all of these. Although London, Liverpool, and Manchester shout loudly, Birmingham is only just…

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10 things to know before you arrive in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is a city built on water, traversed by bikes, and loved by many. A visit to this city of canals, will charm you, too.  There is so much to experience with its history, culture, and cosy spaces. Prepare for your trip with these Amsterdam hotels, then you’ll be…

Saskatoon Berries, Restaurants

Explore the deliciously detailed dining of Saskatoon

Not long ago, Saskatoon‘s culinary flare was limited to the plump, little-known Saskatoon berry. Locals would serve it up in the form of jam, syrup, or in its most-loved form — pie. And while eating your weight in pie isn’t the worst way to spend…

Britain’s best stately homes from the big screen

What would a trip to Great Britain be, without a stop off at some of the most beautiful stately homes the country has to offer? In this guide we’ll be giving you a glimpse in to some of the homes that made the big screen,…

5 major ways technology is changing the way you travel

We’re now about 20 years into the age of the internet, and there’s probably no sector that has been more impacted by the arrival of the web than travel. Whether it’s the rise of travel sites like the one you’re reading at this very moment,…