Birmingham is England’s second city, but is often overlooked when it comes to culture, when the truth is that is has as much, if not more, to offer than most cities in the nation. From festivals to museums to art galleries, there is much to be [...]
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Coming to Bruges 4-6th November: some essential things to see and do
The Gallivanting Around team will be heading to Bruges this weekend 4-6th November 2011 and have put together a preview featuring a few essential things that we plan to see and do. Located in Northern Belgium, Bruges is a cosmopolitan city that is quite compact but wonderfully preserved making it a charming holiday destination for [...]
Insider guide to Budapest
As the capital city of Hungary, Budapest is filled with plenty of green parks, museums, and a lovely nightlife that is just as crazy as most other European cities. Due to the fact that it has plenty to offer, friendly locals, and monuments that will take most visitors’ breathe away, the city is sometimes called [...]
Tips on making the most of a trip to Rome
Rome: the capital of Italy and the power centre of the Roman Empire with a history spanning two thousand years. Also, a great place to eat, shop and catch that thing called the sun which we occasionally see in the UK. Look out for some cheap flights to Rome and you might bag yourself a [...]
Secret spas in Budapest
As the home of two UNESCO World Heritage sites, Budapest is known for plenty of great feats, but most people head straight to the city for its all night party fests and the fact that it has some of the best mineral springs and thermal baths to soothe your sore muscles in the next morning. [...]
Vienna weekend tips
Vienna is almost 1500 years old, which should tip you off to the fact that there is plenty to see and do during a weekend in Vienna. What’s more, due to how airy and spacey the entire city is, it simply calls out to you to explore its many tall buildings, the statues, the gardens, [...]
Weekend tips for Hong Kong
Weekend tips for a short trip to the fascinating city of Hong Kong. Hong Kong is one of the most exciting cities in the East and is sure to grab any traveller’s attention for weeks, but if you only have a long weekend to spend in Hong Kong there are a few places that you [...]
