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The Beltane Fire Festival opening ceremony, part 2
Beltane Fire Festival continues with the opening ceremony at the National Monument of Scotland stage with the participation of the May Queen and her group. Photo story The Beltane Fire Festival, part 2 The Beltane Fire Festival: A Dance of Flames and Fertility At the heart of the festival is the May Queen, a symbol […]
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Beltane Fire Festival is igniting the night in Edinburgh, part 1
Edinburgh, Scotland, is a very popular tourist destination and offers many attractions. Photo story The Beltane Fire Festival, part 1 However, the Spring Beltane Fire Festival is not widely known. This celebration of life happens every year on April 30 and takes place at Calton Hill. Calton Hill is centrally located at the end of […]
Taste Provence during port of Nice Cote D’Azur festival
Port Festival – Fete du Port is one of the largest annual festivals in Nice, France. This celebration is fun and admission is free. Provence Food at Nice Port Festival Photo Gallery As the name suggests, this event is centered around the sea port of Nice. The harbor is not very extensive. It is mostly […]
Port Festival in Nice, France is a fun celebration for everyone
Nice in Cote D’Azur hosts many great events during the year. Port Festival – Fete du Port is an annual festival that attracts many locals and visitors. This celebration is about fun for everyone. Port Festival takes place around the Quartier du Port – 3 blocks around the seaport. The location is very close to […]
Cool architecture of the ancient Pantheon in Rome
Pantheon is centrally located in Rome. It is within easy walking distance of all major historical attractions such as Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, Piazza Venezia, and River Tiber. Even Colosseum and St. Peter’s Basilica are about 30-40 minutes away. Pantheon is well preserved ancient building. It was built in the Roman Temple style. It is […]
Amazing interiors of a historic Rothschild villa in south of France
Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild is a great place to visit and see one of the wonderful examples of the Belle Epoque. The villa was build in Italian Tuscan Palazzo style. The interiors totally reflect that and are a pleasure to wander around. You can share and see more pictures by using the tag #VillaEphrussi. Notre-Dame […]
Rare antique porcelain sets at Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
The Villa was built by Baronness Béatrice de Rothschild in 1912, just before World War I. This is one of many beautiful estates in Europe that symbolize the end of the Belle Epoque. Baronness donated the estate in 1934 and now it is a museum. The building itself is unique as well as many art […]
Beautiful architecture of a famous villa in French Riviera
The full name of this famous villa is Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild. It is a renowned landmark near Nice, Cote d’Azur, France. Built more than 100 years ago, this palace is a museum now. The mansion is located on the picturesque peninsula Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. French Riviera has a very nice climate and attracted many famous and […]
Bakeries are hidden treasures of small French towns
Small towns and villages in France are charming and delightful. They offer nice quiet strolls and relaxing time. There is no need to rush anywhere just observe the scenery, take your time and enjoy the experience. Later at some point you will get hungry and French culture of food will come to the rescue. There […]
Street food review and pictures from the Belgian streets
Belgium has a great culture when it comes to street food. It is the combination of small and romantic old towns like Bruges perfect for exploring on foot and the tradition of street markets full of vendors that create this opportunity to taste great food and immerse in local culture. Having a bite on the […]
Contemporary art exhibit at Monaco Oceanographic Museum by Mark Quinn
Monaco Oceanographic Museum always hosts specialty exhibitions in addition to regular artifacts. When exploring this area check out the museum’s schedule of events and treat yourself to an inspiring and entertaining visit. The most recent exhibition was by Philippe Pasqua – Borderline. In 2012 Monaco Oceanographic Museum showcased works of another outstanding conceptual modern artist […]
Eze charming old village in French Riviera near Nice
Eze is a small village in the French Riviera that has the status of the museum village and is a great day trip destination. Museum village Eze is famous for its Fragonard perfume museum and factory, which is similar to the museum in Grasse and of course well preserved medieval old town. The old town […]
Monaco Oceanographic Museum explores history, marine life and art
Monaco Oceanographic museum was founded in 1911 as a place to exhibit the collections by Prince Albert 1-st. The museum is situated very close to the Palace and the cathedral of Monaco. The building sits at the top of the hill overlooking the sea. One can walk to this location from the train station however […]
Spending Valentines day in Nice, France? Visit amazing Florian confectionery for unique gift ideas
Nice is a beautiful city on French Riviera and an excellent romantic getaway, especially for Valentine’s day. If you plan to be in Nice in February, you most likely considered enjoying Winter Carnival that starts a day before Valentine’s day. Among other things to do in Nice you probably would consider walking along the famous […]
Visit beautiful Fragonard perfume museum for off the beaten path Valentines day idea
Fragonard perfume company celebrates 90 years in 2016. Fragonard was established in Grasse, a small town in the Cote d’Azur region in the south of France. Fragonard perfumeur has a museum in Grasse where you can tour working perfume manufacturing labs. Fragonard also has a small museum in Paris and also a working lab in […]
Paris, France remains premiere Valentines day romantic getaway
Paris, France, is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and it retains its charm in the winter season as well. There are so many romantic and irresistible things to do in Paris. Celebrating Valentine’s day in Paris would not be complete without visiting a famous landmark – Tour Eiffel. This elegant […]
Explore charming Bruges, Belgium at night and enjoy romantic European getaway
Bruges (Brugge) is a small European town near Brussels that has UNESCO protected historical medieval old town center. There are many well-preserved famous landmarks, beautiful old cobble streets, and tranquil canals. This romantic European getaway is always attracting many tourists and is always well decorated for holidays like Christmas, New Year, Valentine’s, etc. Bruges is […]
Romantic travel destination of Bruges, Belgium will charm and delight on Valentines day
Medieval town of Bruges, Belgium is one of the most romantic travel destinations in Europe. If you have a chance include this charming European town on your list of things to do. Bruges, Belgium is about three hours away from Paris by either car or train. It is a little bit further from London, UK […]
South of France hiking trails near Marseille, mountains and sea, beautiful calanques and coves
South of France hiking trails vary in length and difficulty, but regardless these trails will impress visitors with the rugged mountains and beautiful views. Some of the best hiking trails run along the shores of the turquoise Mediterranean sea in the area near Marseille known as Parc National des Calanques – National Park of Coves. […]
Great road trip idea in south of France, visit charming Cassis
Great road trip idea in south of France is to visit charming Cassis that is close to Marseille. This small charming town can be easily reached from Nice as well. You can easily spend a day in Cassis, there is a beach and a beautiful scenic walk along the port waterfront. Spring is a nice […]
Taste traditional french food at local farmers markets in Provence
Local farmers markets in Provence usually happen during the weekends or holidays in all small towns and villages in south of France. These farmer markets will allow you to taste traditional French food and wine and immerse into French culture. These food markets are colorful and vibrant venues. It is an excellent opportunity to learn […]
Things to do in Saint Tropez, explore scenic Saint Tropez citadel
Things to do in Saint Tropez, France should include visiting Saint Tropez Citadel. Saint Tropez is a small town, and the citadel is located on a hill above the port. Citadel is a nice break from the busy port and high-end stores and is less crowded. This location is very scenic and romantic, especially in […]
Avignon France, great European destination to visit in Provence
Avignon, France is a great destination in the South of France. This is a charming old small town in Europe that is a must-see. Avignon is famous for its historic Papal palace and bridge. It is situated on the banks of river Rhone. Its unique geographic location made it important in the middle ages and […]
Fabulous Travel Images, 20 Unforgettable Small Towns in Europe
Small towns in Europe are great places for taking amazing travel images, enjoying architectural photography and natural landscapes. If you want a very special European vacation you need to visit small towns and tiny European villages before coming home. FPImages shares a collection of 20 photographs of the most beautiful small towns in Europe to […]
Day drive in Somerset from Weston-Super-Mare to Vicars Close
If you drove to Bristol via Bath and have some time to spare you can plan a day trip driving to the shores of river Severn (Bristol Channel) and then going back inland to Cheddar and then on to Wells. Weston-Super-Mare is a small seaside town that went through some tough economic times in the […]
IBM industry solutions center in La Gaude, France
La Gaude is situated in the south of France near beautiful Cote D’Azur. This small town of about 7,000 boasts an IBM high technology laboratory. It is an innovation center that is dedicated to providing dedicated business solutions and expertise. The building itself is an architectural gem and is protected. It was designed and built […]
