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V8 Hotel, Stuttgart, Germany

The ultimate pit stop

If you need a pit stop, then the V8 Hotel is the perfect spot. Themed rooms with cars turned into beds mean you can fall asleep behind the wheel here!

Agritourism in Umbria, Italy

The green heart of Italy

Agritourism in Italy For the Italians, it’s no secret. In the past five years they have embraced a new way to see their country. It’s about getting closer to nature, closer to tradition and closer to peace of mind. For foreigners, it’s a mystery. But there’s only one thing stopping them from having the same […]

Renting a villa in Umbria, Italy

Under the Umbrian sun

At a villa in the Umbrian countryside, I relax into a soothing Italian way of life and learn to appreciate the weather we get.

ashford castle, ireland, luxury hotel in ireland

How the other half live

If you’ve ever dreamed of staying in a castle in Ireland then look no further than Ashford Castle. This is luxury that many a celebrity has enjoyed.

El Silencio Ecolodge, Costa Rica

Who’s protecting the jungles of Costa Rica?

Set in the lush jungle of Costa Rica, this ecolodge is more than just accommodation. It represents the green heart that so many don’t have.

Luxembourg hostels, accommodation, viandan, bourglinster, echternach

Hostels in Luxembourg

One of the great things about travelling through Luxembourg is the abundance of cheap youth hostels. They’re all connected up and it’s a breeze to move.

Melville Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland

What’s it like to own a castle?

Many dream of owning a castle – for David Hay it’s a reality. But it’s not all glamour having to take care of a large building that’s centuries old.

Feldkirch youth hostel Austria

The oldest hostel in the world?

Although it’s comfortable today with the necessary modern touches, this hostel in Austria has a long history and could be the oldest hostel in the world!

nuria valley, vall de nuria, pyrenees, catalonia, spain

Into the valley

You can’t drive to Nuria. You either hike in or take the scenic train. And this is ultimately the beauty of the place – it’s cut off from the outside world.

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