Within easy reach of London, Winchester has been an important place since Britain’s earliest days. Home to Romans and various European tribes, Winchester has seen royal weddings and coronations, periods of prosperity, poverty and strife. Packed full of cultural and historic attractions, find out what you can see in a day in ‘England’s first capital’. […]
Andorra can be visited on a daytrip from Barcelona, allowing a glimpse of this mountainous and interestingly quirky principality. A Daytrip To Andorra Before my recent trip to Barcelona, I was toying with the idea of a day in Andorra. I could easily have filled the day in Barcelona: as discussed in my long weekend […]
Getting to know Barcelona’s three godfathers of Catalan Modernist (or Modernista) architecture is a great way to learn about the city’s history and explore famous and not-so famous buildings. Today’s post is a sampler of a few of those sights and stories. Modernisme? Catalan Modernism? Modernista? Firstly: a clarification. When we talk about Catalan Modernism […]
Montjuïc is a great spot to start exploring Barcelona. A self-contained hill with art, history, and views, set aside a full day to get the most out of a trip here. An Introduction To Montjuïc We touched briefly on Montjuïc in my last post, as one of several neighbourhoods visitors to Barcelona may want to […]
Barcelona makes for a lovely city break. With a well-defined Old Town, 19th Century suburbs full of interesting architecture, beaches, mountains and more, there’s something here for everyone, particularly if you like your culture mixed with beach bars and late night dinners. Barcelona For Culture Lovers: An Introduction I recently had the opportunity of travelling […]
The Salterton Arts Review takes you to Budapest for a long weekend – plenty of history and arts to keep even the most voracious culture lover happy, before relaxing with a pleasant soak in one of the city’s public baths. A Long Weekend In Budapest The Salterton Arts Review recently had the opportunity to spend […]
A trip to Agra is almost a must-do for visitors to Delhi or Jaipur. But what is there to see other than the Taj Mahal, and what’s the best way to go about your trip? Agra For Culture Lovers: An Overview If you’re in Agra, let’s be honest: it’s for the Taj Mahal. It’s one […]
India’s first planned city, Jaipur is a delightful spot. Although you could easily spend a few days here, it’s also possible for travellers with limited time to get a feel for the Pink City. A Short Visit To Jaipur During my recent visit to India, I first visited Hyderabad and Bengaluru (from which you may […]
On a short trip to Bengaluru there is a lot to see and do. Too much for 24 hours, but as travelers we must sometimes do our best to see what we can in the time available. 24 Hours In Bengaluru In our last post, we tried to catch a glimpse of Hyderabad old and […]
For the culture lover on a business trip to Hyderabad, you may feel the pull of wanting to get out and explore the city like a tourist. The following guide suggests some ways to make use of limited time in order to still get a feel for a vibrant and multi-layered city. Mixing Business And […]
