Whilst recognized as a haven of blue seas, yellow sand and exotic nights, Lemnos is in fact the noteworthy site of countless tales of Greek mythology and these stories make up much of the countries rich and captivating past. Allegedly, Lemnos was home to Hephaestus, the god of fire, volcanoes, blacksmiths and craftsmen. Lemnos became the residency of the son of
There are few destinations that offer the extremities of climate, culture and character found in Iceland but with such punishing temperatures it is hardly a surprise that Iceland incurs the lowest population count of any European country. Within the country itself the residency is distributed irregularly with more than two thirds of the population residing in the capital, Reykjavik and
It is easy to let Lanzarote’s small size of 845.9km2 deceive you into thinking you’ll struggle to find things to do. Quite on the contrary, whether you’re looking for some light hearted family fun, a taste of culture or exposure to some astounding natural beauty there is sure to be something that will appeal. Although in recent years Lanzarote has
Getting a deep feel for and understanding of a culture can take months or even years. For the majority of us, though, we can only hope to take a week or two out in a foreign setting. With such constraints, it can be difficult to know how to maximise your time abroad and best connect with the place and people.
For those bookworms among you, here we have some suggestions that could inspire you to get your head out of those books and on the road or into the wilderness. These stories offer some escapism for the restless soul, and they might even get you planning your own excursion into the great outdoors, with wanderlust stirring in your belly. On the way,
Nature frequently offers up spectacular surprises – often things you couldn’t conjure up in your wildest dreams. These gems are peppered across the earth, so we’re going to take you on a quick virtual tour of some of the most noteworthy of them… New Zealand’s Glowworm Caves The incredible Waitomo Caves were first discovered in 1887 by a Maori Chief and an English surveyor, who
A list of this summer’s top ten trending destinations has been published by the travel search engine, Kayak. Demand for the most searched places seems to be driven by major music events, art festivals and sporting competitions. These are the places to be seen. 10. Madrid, Spain Summertime in Madrid equals festival time. San Lorenzo and La Poloma, to name just
Inject some style and drama into your office with one of these hot new lamps . If you’re feeling confused in your search for a new desk lamp, not quite sure whether you want something striking or beautiful, quirky or even canine, this list of lamps will shed some light on the issue. PHOTOGRAPHIC BLACK METAL TRIPOD This bold – and bright
Two tourists visiting the northern Italian city of Cremona could be facing criminal charges after climbing the priceless ‘Statue of the Two Hercules’ to take a selfie and incidentally breaking a section of it. And the part they broke was, quite literally, the crowning element. According to the Corriere della Sera newspaper, the crown at the top of the statue became dislodged
Usually formed in the caldera, or crater, left behind after a volcanic eruption, crater lakes can also develop in the impact site of a meteorite or even a man made space created by an explosion. The stunning results are definitely worth a visit. Below is a gallery of our top ten favourite crater lakes from around the world.
