by David Brown | Jul 6, 2015 | Europe, General Travel, Greece, Travel Notes
Unless you are living under a rock, you have heard about the financial crisis in Greece. Having voted against the EU sanctions, it seems likely that the problem will continue for some time. The British Foreign Office has advised British tourists travelling to Greece...
by David Brown | Jul 6, 2015 | Austria, Europe, Events, Salzburg, Travel Notes
One of the best known festivals in all of Europe is the Salzburg Festival, also known as the Salzburg Music Festival. The Salzburg Festival 2015 will include 188 performances in 44 days over 12 venues. The Salzburg Festival is often described as the greatest and most...
by David Brown | Jul 6, 2015 | Croatia, Events, Travel Notes
One of the great European cultural festivals, the Dubrovnik Summer Festival, is coming up this week, 10th July through 25th August, 2015. In addition to a great festival, what better place could you find to visit but the beautiful city of Dubrovnik, with its...
by David Brown | Jul 6, 2015 | British Isles, Events, Great Britain, Scotland, Travel Notes, United Kingdom
One of our most memorable experiences is having attended The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. If you are a fan of history, especially military history, or if you just enjoy a great show, this event is not to be missed. It was an unseasonably cool night when we...
by David Brown | Jul 5, 2015 | Europe, Events, Italy, Travel Notes
This is a great time to visit Milan, Italy, which is hosting the Universal Exhibition iExpo Milano 2015 through October 31, 2015. Over a six-month period, Milan is being transformed into a global showcase where more than 140 participating countries are showing the...
