10 smaller European Capitals of Culture you may not have heard of
It’s not just major European cities that benefit from the award, many other destinations have received a cultural boost over the 35 years of the project
Slovakia
10 of the best adventure holidays in Europe
Walk, cycle, kayak or horse ride around some of the continent’s most stunning and remote corners
Fastest-growing tourist destinations in Europe
Iceland, Slovakia, Montenegro and Lavtia are leading Europe in terms of growth. Despite persistent economic malaise across much of Europe, international tourism continues to grow across the region. Available data for 2013 present an encouraging picture of the resilience of tourism demand in Europe. Out of 22 destinations reporting through at least March, 19 are … Read more
Best wines of the year: France, Spain & Portugal triumphant at the world ‘tasting championship’
French wines triumphed at 2013 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, the international wine contest held this year in Slovakia, the 1st Central European country to host one of the world’s top five wine competitions. The competition has revealed critical insight into the latest trends within the world of wine, providing a snapshot of the global industry that … Read more
The 20th Concours Mondial de Bruxelles travels to the heart of Europe
Bratislava hosts the major fixture for the global wine industry Slovakia is the first Central European country to host the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles – one of the world’s top five wine contests. Founded in 1994, the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles has since then achieved the status of a world wine tasting championship. The 2013 … Read more
Top 10 Countries 2013, Top 10 Regions and Top 10 Cities for 2013
Lonely Planet Guide Reveals Its Best for 2013 Lonely Planet’s eighth eagerly-awaited annual collection of the best places to go has named Hobart and Christchurch as two of the world’s top cities for next year in 2013. Other cities to make Lonely Planet’s list for 2013 are San Francisco (1), Amsterdam (2), Hyderabad (3), … Read more