The market town of Hexham is situated in Northumberland, England and is located to the south of the River Tyne. Certainly if you are looking for somewhere to stay in order that you can spend time exploring Hadrian’s Wall or the Northumberland National Park this town is ideal. There are plenty of superb hotels, guest houses and bed and breakfasts in Hexham for you to choose… Continue reading

The city of Leeds is located on the River Aire in West Yorkshire, England and its history can be traced back to the fifth Century. At this time it was known as Loidis and made up part of the Kingdom of Elmet. However Leeds became a major industrial centre during the industrial revolution and it was a centre for wool production. Now it has become one of England’s major financial… Continue reading

Amsterdam Holland

The capital of Holland is Amsterdam city, which has long been regarded as the most prized and beautiful city in the Netherlands. As one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe, bested only by Paris, London and Rome, the city’s international airport, Amsterdam Schiphol, also ranks among one of the busiest and active in the world. The most interesting thing about the Amsterdam’s airport… Continue reading

Norwich is the county city of Norfolk in East Anglia.  Since the eleventh Century the city has been one of the most important places in the UK and was the second largest city after London to be found at this time. However, although it is not such an important city as it was back in the eleventh Century, Norwich is an ideal base for the Norfolk Broads and South Norfolk. … Continue reading

European River Cruises

Usually, when people think about taking a vacation aboard a cruise ship, the first thing that comes to mind is one of the monstrous vessels that are seen in all of the major ports of the world. But over the course of the last decade, river cruises have quietly become more common and more popular. In many ways, they are now competing for the attention… Continue reading