Alpine Austria Nourishes the Love of the Outdoors and the Romance of Pedaling
Austria’s deep appreciation for nature, you could say, is grounded in at least 150 years of history. From the Kitzbühel Alps to the dense “green heart” forests of Styria, Austrians’ proximity to nature and long-standing traditions have created a strong national consensus around preservation and sustainability. Ever since the 19th century, Austrians pioneered in protecting […]
The Maremma – The most beautiful beaches in Tuscany
Tuscany is a splendid region, rich in history and culture, and graced with beautiful landscapes. The Tuscan coast and its immediate hinterland, consisting of the provinces of Massa-Carrara, Lucca, Pisa, Livorno and Grosseto, together with the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago, is a unique and fascinating area. The sea and beaches, cliffs and pinewoods, parks […]
Britain’s Most Historic Towns – Plantagenet Canterbury
The small city of Canterbury hosts roughly seven million tourists a year, and that figure is boosted by one as Professor Alice Roberts arrives to look at its Plantagenet links. She presents another absorbing, potted history of a moment in time spanning 245 years and starting with Henry II and his friend, Thomas Becket, Archbishop […]