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Belgium: Ypres

Find Somewhere to Stay in or near Ypres: Booking.com Ypres is located in the Flemish province of West Flanders. Ieper is the spelling by which the local (dutch-speaking) people use for the town but in Britain it is more commonly referred to by the French spelling of its name, Ypres. This is a throw-back to the First World War […]

Falkland Islands History

Early Falkland Islands History Although Fuegians from Patagonia may have visited the Falkland Islands in prehistoric times, the islands were uninhabited at the time of their discovery by Europeans. So there was no indigenous population on the Islands before the Europeans arrived. Falkland Islands history effectively starts with the first recorded sighting of the Islands […]

Malta Accommodation

Malta Accommodation – Where to Stay: There is a wide and good choice of Hotels and other Accommodation There’s a wide range of accommodation in Malta and Gozo when looking for a place to stay: A choice of hotels from luxurious 5-star hotels to the more economical 4- and 3-star hotels. Numerous self-catering apartments, as […]

Hawaii Weather

Flowers are always in bloom in Hawaii. That is because the Hawaii weather is warm and very consistently warm throughout the year with only minor changes in temperature and rainfall. The Hawaii Weather Seasons There are really only 2 seasons in Hawaii: Summer (called Kau in Hawaiian) from May to October and Winter (called Hooilo […]

Malta Weather

According to a company that sells retirement homes, Malta is the country with the best climate in the world. Whether or not this is correct, Malta certainly has a very comfortable climate especially for holidaymakers. Rain occurs mainly in winter, with annual rainfall as little as 568mm per year while the summer is generally dry. Malta enjoys […]

Malta History

A Brief Account of Malta History Malta, as an island nation (actually it is three islands), has always been insufficiently large to withstand the aggressive intent of larger nations and empires. However, its strategic location at the centre of the Mediterranean has only served to increase the likelihood of it becoming involved in great events. The […]

Malta: Overview

Malta is a great place to visit – it has, arguably, the best climate in Europe, it has good accommodation, a well-developed tourist industry, and fascinating history providing loads of places of interest to visit. Additionally there are no language problems as English is a common language on the island. Malta’s location has historically given […]

Italy: Florence

Florence City in Italy With Beauty in its Art, in its Architecture, in its History and in its Cuisine, What is there NOT to love about Florence? Find Somewhere to Stay in or near Florence: Booking.com History abounds in Florence; it was one of the most wealthy cities of Medieval Europe and is considered to […]

Romania Overview

The country of Romania is based in the southeast of Europe and is known for the forested region of Transylvania which is ringed by the Carpathian Mountains. Dracula This region is perhaps best known as the home of fictional character Dracula who was created in 1897 by Bram Stokers, an London-based Irish Author and Manager […]

Morocco Overview

Morocco has a well developed and strong tourist industry which is focused on its coast, its culture and its history. Being political stable (Morocco has a Constitutional Monarchy and an elected Parliament), this makes Morocco the pick of holiday destinations in continental North Africa. The Country has long been an independent powerful nation in north-east Africa with […]

Morocco History

A Brief History of Morocco Morocco has been inhabited since before Paleolithic times possibly as early as 150,000 BC. In the early Classical Period (around 450 – 350 BC) numerous trading colonies and settlements were established. This was due to its close proximity to Europe across the Gibraltar Straits and because Morocco has a coastline […]

Italy Overview

An Overview of Italy as a Holiday and Travel Destination Malcesine on Lake Garda Holidays in Italy Attracted by the weather and a plethora of history and art, Italy is the fifth most popular worldwide tourist destination, with over 40 million visitors each year. Italy is renowned for its gastronomy and attractions include beaches, lakes, […]

Cyprus History

A Brief History of Cyprus The Island of Cyprus The island is renowned for very early human activity from around the 10th millennium BC and has archaeological remains from the Neolithic period. It is also the home to some of the oldest water wells in the world. Cyprus was settled by Mycenaean Greeks in two […]

Belgium: A Brief History

A Brief History of Belgium: The Country that is today called Belgium is, effectively, constructed from two very different communities – Dutch and French – that have found themselves united into a single nation largely through an accident of history. And with the country sitting at the crossroads between north-west Europe, Germany and France, it […]

Belgium Things to Do

Belgium Things to Do Return to Belgium Holiday & Travel Page Further Information About Belgium: An Overview of Belgium Accommodation & Places to Stay Places of Interest How to Get There Weather & Climate Local Cuisine Brief History of Belgium

Belgium Cuisine

Belgium Cuisine Return to Belgium Holiday & Travel Page Further Information About Belgium: An Overview of Belgium Accommodation & Places to Stay Places of Interest How to Get There Weather & Climate Things to Do in Belgium Brief History of Belgium

Belgium Weather

Belgium Weather Return to Belgium Holiday Page Further Information About Belgium: An Overview of Belgium Accommodation & Places to Stay Places of Interest How to Get There Local Cuisine Things to Do in Malta A Brief History of Belgium

Belgium How to Get There

Belgium How to Get There Return to Belgium Holiday & Travel Page Further Information About Belgium: An Overview of Belgium Accommodation & Places to Stay Places of Interest Weather & Climate Local Cuisine Things to Do in Belgium Brief History of Belgium

Belgium Places of Interest

Belgium Places of Interest Return to Belgium Holiday & Travel Page Further Information About Belgium: An Overview of Belgium Accommodation & Places to Stay How to Get There Weather & Climate Local Cuisine Things to Do in Belgium Brief History of Belgium

Belgium Accomodation

Belgium Accomodation Return to Belgium Holiday & Travel Page Further Information About Belgium: An Overview of Belgium Places of Interest How to Get There Weather & Climate Local Cuisine Things to Do in Belgium Brief History of Belgium

Belgium Overview

Initial thoughts may not put Belgium high on a list of holiday destinations. However, when given a second thought, there is much of interest to see and enjoy in this relatively small country. For history lovers, Belgium is a part of Europe that has seen more military action than virtually anywhere else. The country is […]

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