Category: Celebrations & Events
Midsummer Madness Scandinavia Style
Nowhere on earth celebrates Midsummer Day quite like Scandinavia. Held over three days, it’s the biggest national holiday outside Christmas. Bright clear skies and long hours of daylight make it the perfect time for this outdoor cultural celebration.
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Monaco: An Aristocrats’ playground
This week we should be hearing the roar of the engines and the excitement building up to one of the last existing Formula 1 street circuits in the world – Monaco Grand Prix. Instead, the streets are silent and racing enthusiasts have to wait until May 20, 2021, for the next race day.
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V-E day 75
Today we celebrate the 75th anniversary of V-E Day. Let us take some time to reflect on the enormous sacrifice of people from all walks of life and praise the courage of those American and Allied troops who gave so much to ensure we can all enjoy the freedom we share today.
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Mother’s Day AWay
This Mother’s Day let’s celebrate in the safety of our own home while we dream of future travel together. We have selected these different Mother’s Day gift ideas for your mother. But the real question is when can you share time together and where should you go. Want to put together a surprise for your mother? We love surprises, drop us an email.
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Christmas Food Traditions: a flavorsome journey around Europe (Part III)
2 more sleeps and Christmas is finally here! And because we’re feeling so festive, the final part of our series is also here – so, if you’ve ever wondered what the Eastern European Christmas food looks like then read on…
And while you’re here, what did you think of the first and second part of the series?
PART III
Countries in spotlight: Poland, Romania, Czech Republic & Slovakia
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Christmas Food Traditions: a flavorsome journey around Europe (Part II)
5 Days until Christmas! Here it goes – the second part of our Christmas food traditions series!
Missed the first part?
PART II
Countries in spotlight: UK and Ireland & Germany
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Christmas Food Traditions: a flavorsome journey around Europe
A week until Christmas, so it’s time for some European Christmas delicacies! This is the period of carols and kind words, wonderful lights and decorations, presents and hugs from friends and delicious food, enjoyed with family. Each culture is unique and has plenty of Christmas customs with rich history, traditions that are proudly celebrated to this day. Now, get ready, as we will take you on a mouth-watering journey and show you the best Christmas food traditions in Europe.
PART I
Countries in spotlight: Portugal, France & Italy
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Downton Abbey and the English Country House Experience
With six seasons under its belt, the popular HBO series Downton Abbey is never too far from our imaginations. You have only to look at the upcoming movie to see how much we all love experiencing refined, aristocratic, and leisurely lives of Victorian England.
Have you visited an English country house yet?
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