Despite the fact that World War II ended 66 years ago, the stories and tales of human suffering and triumph are still as poignant and meaningful today as they were then. Many places all over the globe were touched in way or another by the second Great War—from North America to North Africa, and from Japan to Australia, evidence of the war is memorialized, its stories retold, and lessons learned recounted. Continue reading
From Humble Hut to Humble Church: The Italian Chapel, Orkney Islands, Scotland
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The rush of the fresh cool wind flowing past your body, the thrill of gliding along long stretches of road, whizzing through hilly terrain, and getting to see, smell, and feel the countryside in a unique way are some of the benefits of basing a holiday around cycling. 
Scotland, like many European countries, is rich in history. While some many may find the extensive list of tragedies somewhat depressing, one must keep in mind that it has shaped the country into what it has become today: a liberated, thankful bunch of people. 
There are some cities whose appeal lies in their natural landscape, some whose culture and traditions make them worth a visit, and others whose main appeal to visitors is their wonderful architecture. 
The River Dee runs through Aberdeenshire, rising in the Cairngorms to finally reach the North Sea. Running past various 
I know that many of you have never considered surfing to be a particularly common sport in Scotland, as many tend to believe that the Scots are too busy drinking scotch and participating in the caber toss, but I can assure you, the sport is alive and well in the country. 
As the European Union begins to show its cracks, many businesses are looking at pulling out of Europe altogether. However, the continent still boasts some superb cities for business; whether it’s a trip to a Manchester engineering firm, or a stay in a 
Charles Darwin was born on 12th February 1809 in The Mount in Frantwell, an area of Shrewsbury. The Mount is still available to see today and was built in 1800 by Charles’ dad, Dr Robert Darwin. It is within easy distance of any major