Travelnotesfromtheworld

[...] , we’re savouring some fabulous French fare. When she visits this fabulous French city, Sharon Preston enjoys leisurely dinners after dark, and prefers to snack during the day so that she [...]

[...] You can’t visit Burgundy without sampling some gourmet delicacies, says Sharon Preston, who has just returned from a trip exploring France. Here she gives her favourites, all [...]

[...] Yes, there is a lot to explore in the German town of Dresden. Sharon Preston went to explore, and found something else as blue as the city’s famous china – a magnificent [...]

[...] ’ve found the most unusual museum for you to visit – the Cologne Chocolate Museum! Sharon Preston describes what it was like to visit there Located near Cologne’s Old Town, you’ll [...]

[...] One of my favourite spots in the South of Italy is Sorrento, a charming seaside resort in what is known as Italy’s ‘ [...]

[...] museums, fabulous restaurants and bars, lots of superb shops…. Here is a list of my five favourite spots: 1. Acropolis and Parthenon Rising majestically above the centre of Athens, the magnificent [...]

[...] stories to tell and many museums and other places of interest to discover. Here are my five favourite spots in this fascinating city, not necessarily the most visited spots, but my personal favourites [...]

[...] to high fashion that has just stepped off the catwalk. Here’s a taste of my five favourite spots to explore if you’re spending some time in Istanbul this summer 1. Istanbul’s old [...]

[...] , churches, gardens, restaurants, cafes and shops. All of the buildings were erected in the 16th Century, so Valetta is a veritable living museum, which is why it’s been designated a World Heritage [...]

[...] sweet wine. Nearby is the Palace of Holyrood, which was built by King James the Fourth in the 16th Century. When the Royal family is not in residence, one can explore the palace including its oldest [...]

[...] on a recent trip to Berlin… 1. Kurfurstendamm This busy boulevard that was built in the 16th Century is often called Berlin’s Fifth Avenue, because of its fabulous shops on offer. It’s a [...]

[...] the church with its fine Romanesque façade and its interior chapels that were built in the 16th Century. And when you are inside the spectacular interior, look out for the gold altar and some paleo- [...]

[...] is a rich-flavoured onion broth made from beef or chicken stock and traditionally topped with Gruyere cheese and bread croutons. Its rich, robust flavour is due to the way the onions are slowly [...]

[...] are traditionally made with buckwheat flour and served with a fine slice of ham, grated Gruyere cheese and a softly fried egg. Delicious! Croque Monsieur/Croque Madame Nothing prepares you for the [...]

[...] can also be served cold, either in a salad, or accompanied by bread and mustard. Chocolate Swiss chocolate is famous for its delectable taste and high quality. Swiss chocolatiers are renowned for [...]

[...] is made. And best of all, you will be able to purchase an array of delicious German and Swiss chocolate in the museum shop, a store decorated in the style of chocolate shops in the 19th and early [...]

[...] ’s is more vibrant, while Spinola Bay offers a more genteel nightlife. The lovely outdoor restaurants and fashionable bars offer a pleasant break from the noise higher up the hill. 5. [...]

[...] 100 people in the 17th Century. Grassmarket Square is also home to some superb pubs, outdoor restaurants and cafes, and there are also some excellent ones nearby, in Victoria Street. Queen [...]