The Austrian state of Salzburg, or Salzburgland to distinguish it from the state capital of the same name, is located in the north of the country, near to the border with the German state of Bavaria. It is an area of exhilarating natural beauty and, as such, an excellent choice for those wanting to spend as much time as possible out and about in th...

Images : Salzburg Tourism The Austrian city Salzburg is located on the banks of the Salzach River, near to the German (Bavarian) border on the northern edge of the Alps. It is the capital of the Austrian federal state of Salzburg which, to avoid confusion with the city, is often called Salzburgerland. This is a hugely popular traveller destination ...

Barcelona, in eastern Spain is the capital of Catalonia and one of the world's great cities. It is a modern, vibrant and sophisticated city surrounded by sloping hills and a Mediterranean coastline. Catalan pride and passion reached a peak with Barcelona hosting the 1992 Summer Olympics and the citywide investment these Games generated hasestablish...

There are some festivals and events that just have to be seen to be believed. Bridgwater Carnival the UK county of Somerset is one of these. The word carnival may lead ones thinking towards Rio, Venice, Trinidad and Tobago or New Orleans. But while these are indeed tremendous, the carnivals of Somerset, sits on a par - believe me. On the other hand...

The area of the UK now being highlighted as Shakespeare's England is, naturally enough, based around Stratford-upon-Avon. At Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare, visitors can visit the houses associated with his life and that of his wife Anne Hathaway. The town is also home to the Royal Shakespeare Company where the Bard's pl...

Fasnacht is the name for the pre-Lent carnivals in Switzerland, southern Germany, Alsace and western Austria. It is a time for people to go 'mad' and for chaos to rule. Where hierarchies are overthrown and everyone indulges in much food and drink. While Fasnacht celebrations coincide with the pre-lent, pre-fasting period in the Catholic cities, tow...