It’s not possible to visit Aix-en-Provence and especially the towns of Arles and Saint-Remy without being touched by the tragic last phase of the life of Vincent van Gogh, who lived here from 1888 to 1889. During this time he had admissions in the hospital (Arles) and finally, the mental asylum (Saint-Remy). It was...
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Fairy tales and dreams are the very essence of romance, especially when thinking of castles and the charms that draw us to them. Europe is rich in medieval castles and fortresses, and we discovered the best place to find them is in the Middle Rhine Valley, and the best place from which to view them...
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Whether you’re travelling private jet, economy or anything in between, whether it’s road, sea or rail, you will want to have a handy vanity bag for all your beauty essentials to keep you polished enough to go anywhere. Square structured cases that are soft and pliable are the ultimate in design and allow for easy...
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An ocean or river cruise comes with some serious thought as to what to pack! Central to considering your options, is to make each item earn its place in your case. With that in mind let’s look at the necessities that will get you through. The onboard dress up occasion can be dealt with easily. ...
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On a visit to the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam it came as a complete surprise to discover these exquisitely crafted dolls’ houses. If you have read the novel or seen the movie adaptation of ‘The Miniaturist’, you would be familiar with one of these treasures and its creator, Petronella Oortman, who was the inspiration for the novel....
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