Best Places in Extremadura

San Bartolome church in Jerez de los Caballeros, Spain

The west of Spain is one of the lesser-known destinations in central Spain. The region is ideal for individual tours off the beaten track. The hilly landscapes have a very special charm. Pigs, cattle and sheep graze on the green meadows in the shade of oak trees. Vultures circle under the blue sky. Storks build … Read more

Best Places in Scotland

Jacobite steam train on Glenfinnan viaduct in Scotland, United Kingdom

Scotland is home to Britain’s most spectacular scenery, which includes the highest mountain, Ben Nevis, the deepest loch, Loch Morar, the tallest trees and the most remote areas of wilderness. Edinburgh as a capital city has everything a capital city should have – a castle, a royal palace, national art collections, great museums, excellent shopping … Read more

Best Places in Devon

Malmsmead Bridge on Exmoor National Park

On the south coast of England, just before you reach the famous Cornwall, lies the idyllic county of Devon, a real gem. Devon is best known for its picturesque hills, picturesque fishing villages and the Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks. The land here seems older, wilder and more pristine than in the east and between … Read more

Best Places in Dorset

Best Places in Dorset

Shaftesbury Shaftesbury, with a population of just under 6,700, used to be called Edwardstowe until the town’s name was changed following the Reformation. It is situated on a small hill and from the right places there are beautiful views of the surrounding hills of northern Dorset. Glastonbury Tor and the Isle of Purbeck peninsula on … Read more