Percussion is the heartbeat of music all over the world. No matter where you are from, or what style of music you enjoy, the percussion is what inspires you most to move your feet and sway your body to the beat. Although there are thousands of types of percussion, the most well-known instrument for percussion […]
Famous for its stunning fjords and gorgeous scenery, Norway has a deservedly excellent reputation as a beauty spot. I think this means its cities can often be overlooked, which is a real shame, since they have so much to offer. So, today I’ll be talking about two of the country’s coolest metropolises. Just as a […]
Paris is probably the first name which springs to mind when considering great cities to visit in France. The capital is packed with well-known, historical and cultural sights which are visited by around 30 million people a year, but there are many other great cities to visit in this huge country, all offering something different […]
San Francisco: a multicultural city San Francisco, located in northern California, is home to an incredibly ethnically diverse population. San Francisco’s people are mostly of European, East Asian and Hispanic ancestry, and the European-Americans are in the minority. San Francisco has several famous ethnic neighbourhoods, including old Chinatown and the Mission District. However, many […]
The island of Menorca is a fantastic holiday destination with around 120 beaches to choose from. But while some people will be content with picking one of these and stretching out on the sand there are others who prefer a more active break. Do not fear if you fit into this latter category as Menorca’s […]
For anyone who has ever wanted to indulge in a spot of island hopping then a trip to Orkney and then on to Shetland will reveal two very ancient lands full of mystery and culture. Starting Point Situated to the very far north of Scotland Aberdeen airport is a great option for those […]
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Thai food is pretty popular among us Brits, and it’s really not hard to understand why. The mix of sour and sweet tastes, alongside the kick of heat and spice, makes a lot of the nation’s dishes utterly irresistible. I’m particularly fond of the curries, so today I’ll be looking at which are the absolute […]
Visitors to Rome often find themselves overpowered and confused by the sheer range of historical buildings clustered within the city centre. Such has been the importance of Rome to world history, it is hardly possible to walk a hundred metres without bumping into an attraction which, in another place, would dominate the attention of […]
Deciding on a holiday destination may be exciting, but it’s rarely an easy task. We all want different things from a holiday, so the fewer there are in your party, the easier the task will be. Even so, choosing where to travel as a couple can be tricky. The good news is that there are […]
Organising a holiday for the whole family means that there is lot more involved than simply picking a sunny beach location. Choosing a destination that has enough to interest a range of ages, whilst being relaxing and enjoyable enough, can be a difficult task. By checking out the range of holidays available from The Co-operative […]
The Northern Lights in Lapland, Aurora, Aurora Borealis – whatever you know this phenomenon as, there’s no doubt, it’s an event to behold, and one that will stick long in your memory. Aurora Borealis takes it’s name from the Roman Goddess of dawn, Aurora, and the Greek name for a northerly wind, Boreas. An Aurora […]