A Little Switzerland in Luxembourg
on Nov 21, 2009 in travel wonders luxembourg Europe natural wonders The tiny travel wonder of Luxembourg, precariously sandwiched between France and Germany at a European crossroads has a woven web of hiking paths that crisscross the country. While the city features excellent historic walks such as the Wenzel Walk, t...

1000 Years in 100 Minutes (Luxembourg)
on Nov 18, 2009 in travel wonders luxembourg Europe UNESCO Since 963 when Count Siegfried first built a castle on a rocky outcrop overlooking a sharp bend in the Alzette River, various European powers have battled for control of the tiny state of Luxembourg. At times, the Burgundians, Spanish, French, Austri...

Sculptures in Nature's Gallery (Sydney)
on Nov 15, 2009 in travel wonders Australia On a sunny spring day, little beats walking Sydney's coastline with azure seas, golden beaches, verdant green strips and rocky escarpments. For over a decade for a few weeks, the walk between Sydney’s Bondi Beach and Tamarama Beach is turned into a...

Photo of the Week - Heidelberg Castle (Germany)
on Nov 13, 2009 in travel photo of the week Germany Europe As a child, I recall reading Mark Twain's wry and witty account of travelling through Germany, Switzerland and Italy in A Tramp Abroad. It was one of the books that captured my interest in travelling the world. Twain spent three months in Heidelberg...

The World's Largest Wine Barrel (Heidelberg, Germany)
on Nov 11, 2009 in travel wonders Germany Europe Deep in the bowels of Heidelberg Castle is the world’s largest wine barrel. The Heidelberg Tun or Grosses Fass holds over 220,000 litres (58,000 US gallons) and stands an impressive six metres high. To encourage partying, a staircase leads to a dan...

Photo of the Week - Waratah (Australia)
on Nov 9, 2009 in travel photo of the week natural wonders Australia In the midst of spring, Sydney is awash with colourful flowers and blooms. The state floral emblem of the waratah is spectacular with its large deep red flower. The hardy waratah scrub suits the sandy soils of the area and even regenerates if burned...

Europe's Finest Cave? (Frasassi Cave, Italy)
on Nov 6, 2009 in Italy travel wonders Europe natural wonders Only thirty years ago, two kilometres south of Venice (and a hundred kilometres south of the mosaic travel wonder of Ravenna), Italian cavers stumbled across an extraordinary wonder of the world. Considered by many to be Europe’s finest show cave (...

Castle with a Hidden Secret (Elmina, Ghana)
on Nov 3, 2009 in travel wonders Africa Ghana UNESCO Encrusted with chipped paint, salt, sweat and misery, the walls lead to a tiny door – the door of no return. Stepping onto the beach, captives were led across the scorching sands onto ships sailing for the Americas and the Caribbean. Elmina Castle...

Drinks Around the World: Talisker Scotch Whisky (Scotland)
on Nov 1, 2009 in Scotland drinks around the world Europe Each month a group of travel bloggers led by Lifecruiser and Travel Expert(a) conduct a virtual cocktail party where writers highlight a notable drink from their travels or experiences. This month's offering takes us on a tour of the Talisker Scotch...

Photo of the Week - Halloween Pumpkins (Vermont, USA)
on Oct 31, 2009 in USA North America travel photo of the week In a small rural village in north Vermont, stacks of pumpkins of all shapes and sizes await Halloween enthusiasts to carve their lanterns. Celebrated the night before All Saints or All Hallows Day, the name derives from hallow evening, shortened to h...