Home of the Brauhaus and Waldschlosschen

Dresden is the capital of the German federal state of Saxony. It is located on the River Elbe. It is an industrial, governmental, and cultural centre and located in what once was called Valley of the Clueless. The city has rebuilt itself on a grand scale following the bombings of World War Two. Dresden has about ten million tourists a year, most of them come from Germany. When here you should also enjoy the rare wines of the wine-growers from the surroundings, preferably in one of the romantic restaurants.... Read more »

One of Americas Best Citys

The state capital and largest city in Arizona is Phoenix it is also the sixth largest city in the US. The city is located along the normally dry Salt River. It is known as the Land of the Desert Sun. Phoenix is one of the more attractive metropolitan cities in the midst of the Arizona desert and mountain ranges. It continues to be an important farming and industrial centre for the south west. Since the 1950s, Phoenix has been voted Americas Best City five times. Scottsdale and the Biltmore District... Read more »

A Historic Market Town in Great Britain

Chesterfield is a historic market town. It lies north of Derby, on a confluence of the rivers Rother and Hipper. Chesterfield is Derbyshire’s second largest town. In the early 20th century Chesterfield at last became industrialised. A heavy engineering industry grew up and prospered here. In 1766 the first canal-building boom had started in Chesterfield. Of all the proposed cargoes coal was considered the most important because the fledgling Canal Company aimed to undersell the rival south... Read more »

Cycling In Burgundy

Cycling holidays are becoming more and more popular as they are a great way of seeing a country while getting fit at the same time. However, it can be hard deciding where to go as there are now so many options available. One of the most popular places for cycling holidays is Burgundy, France. This is probably because many people regard it as one of the most fascinating regions in the whole of France and it is often labelled as the Land of fine art and living. Perhaps the reason why cycling holidays... Read more »

Tunisia is the Smallest Country in Africa

The smallest country in North Africa is Tunisia. The capital of this country is Tunis. Around forty percent of the country is composed of the Sahara desert. Tunisia is a surprisingly fertile land. It has six national parks. Prior to 1958 education in Tunisia was only available to a privileged minority. It is now given a high priority. The main airports for international predominantly charter flights are Tunis-Carthage, Monastir and Jerba. Crossing by ferry from France or Italy is a popular option. Tunisian... Read more »

The Tree Legs of Man

The Isle of Man is a self-governing Crown dependency, located in the Irish Sea. The island is not part of the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom takes care of its external and defence affairs. The island’s capital Douglas the finance centre and working harbour. The Island’s parliament is Tynwald, which dates back from at least AD 979. The Three Legs of Man is the island’s symbol of Independence and means Whichever way you throw me I stand. The isle even has its own tartan whose... Read more »

The Home to Hovis Bread

Macclesfield is a market town in Cheshire It is located in the North East of Cheshire, close to the borders of Derbyshire and Buxton. It stands on the River Bollin and the Macclesfield Canal. The town was the birth place of Hovis bread. Present day industries include textiles, pharmaceuticals, light engineering, paper and plastics. The town is among the 30 most wealthy in the country The Hovis Mill was where in 1885 Richard Smith, a local man working at the flour mill produced the famous wheat germ... Read more »

A Beautiful and Ancient City

In 1865, Florence was chosen to be the capital of the Kingdom of Italy, and remained capital until 1871. It is one of the most beautiful and ancient cities in Italy. The city is an important commercial centre. The traditional centuries-old banking and financial sector continues to flourish here. The main shopping streets in Florence are wonderful. Major fashion houses have opened glitzy stores in the city. The city brims with clothes, shoes, leather goods, ceramics, stationery, wine and decorative... Read more »

The Land of Peace

Sharm el Sheik is situated on the Southern tip of the Sinai peninsula, in Egypt. It has the Red Sea on one side and the mountains of Mount Sinai on the other. Sharm el-Sheikh, one of the most accessible and developed tourist resort communities. The city of Sharm El-Sheikh is always referred to as the Land of Peace The most extraordinary diving destination in Red Sea. There are many diving sites along the 10 mile beach between Sharm el-Sheikh and Ras Nusrani. The coral reefs and the tropical fish,... Read more »

The Route of the Bull

Jerez de la Frontera it is the largest city in the province of Cadiz. It is Spain’s capital for Horse breeding and a destination for horse-lovers from all over the world. It can be found in the south-western corner of Andalucia, on the banks of the river Guadalete and just a short drive from both the Atlantic beaches and the Gaditana mountain range. The most important economic sectors are the wine industry, retailer trade, tourism, and dry land agriculture. It also forms part of both the Route... Read more »