Old Town Square (TIC Staroměstská radnice, Prague 1) — this is the heart of Prague, which has within walking distance the elegant tower of the Town Hall (that has the world famous astronomical clock), the fairytale-like Týn Cathedral, the monumental Church of St. Nicholas and many multicoloured houses of various architectural styles (which help give […]
National Technical Museum (Kostelní 42, Letná, Prague 1) — opened in 1908, this museum has extensive collections covering many technical fields, the natural and exact sciences, and of industry in the territory of today’s Czech Republic. You can view the most interesting and, in many cases, rare and unique exhibits of its collections in the […]
Museum Kampa (U Sovových mlýnů 2, Kampa Island, Prague) – located on Kampa Island (a short distance from Charles Bridge) is this museum, which houses the works of modern central European artists Otto Gutfreund and František Kupka. Along with holding regular exhibits of contemporary Czech and other central European painters, those who have had their […]
Bridgend Designer Outlet (The Derwen, Bridgend, Cardiff) — this is the largest designer outlet in Wales where you can find your favorite brands at up to 60% off, all year round. Its beautiful setting, cafes and restaurants, free parking and more than 90 brands, Bridgend offers something for everyone. It has a wide range of […]
Almada Portuguese Restaurant (146 Cowbridge Road, Canton, Cardiff) – located in the heart of the Canton section of Cardiff, this restaurant was a TripAdvisor.com winner in 2013, and serves an array of Portuguese dishes, such as char grilled chicken kebab (marinated with Portuguese chili and spices), pan-fried Lambs Liver (cooked in white wine and onions […]
Brecon Beacons National Park (Off A470, Libanus) — located about 5 miles southwest of Brecon, visitors here come across mountains and awe-inspiring landscape views within this 519-square-mile park. Within the National Park are over 250 ancient monuments including prehistoric and Roman sites including stone circles, burial chambers, hillforts and camps. Its hills and villages are […]
Bogiez (Kingsway, Cardiff) – open from Tuesday to Sunday night, Bogiez stands tall as Cardiff’s home of rock and alternative music, bringing an array of rock, heavy metal and alternative club nights and events as well as providing a home to the rock masses during the daytime as a hard rockin’ bar.
Beaumaris Castle (Castle Street, Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey) – located 185 miles (4 ½ hour drive) northwest of Cardiff, this castle in north Wales is part of the network of fortifications that England’s King Edward I built in order to maintain English rule over Wales. Construction of this castle was never completed. Nevertheless, it has […]
The country known as Wales has a national identity which goes back before medieval times – after the Romans took over the country by AD 78 and introduced Christianity afterwards. By the time the Romans withdrew from Britain in the 5th century AD, Wales was emerging as a Celtic British country. With periodic Viking raids […]
Australasia (1 The Avenue, Spinningfields, Manchester) — Australasia used to be the place to be seen when it first opened in 2011. Despite many of the other venues in the area catching up style-wise, the Pan-Asian restaurant has maintained its cool status and takes being trendy very seriously: the entrance is a striking glass pyramid; […]