“This short cigar belongs to a man with no name. This long gun belongs to a man with no name. This poncho belongs to a man with no name.” Introduced in this way in Fred Otne’s totemic poster, it was almost the film with no name. A Fistful of Dollars, starring Clint Eastwood, soon cast off its… Continue reading
Browsing Category Things to do – various destinations
Intangible charm of swish North African masterpiece
Marrakesh has been transformed from dusty hippie outpost to one of North Africa’s swishest destinations, a vital call on the glitterati’s grand tour. This magical boom city boasts boutique hotels furnished in high style, celebrity chef-run restaurants and deluxe hammams. But inside its sophisticated wrapping, the writer finds the old city little changed, with its… Continue reading →
Dress your best in showpiece music capital
Vienna, one of the showpieces of Europe, has imperious buildings, galleries bursting with marvels, famous white horses, a river to waltz to, and so much music.
Continue reading →Cyprus, Jewel of the Med, opens up for peace.
The Cyprus problem is still unresolved, but the opening of Ledra Street in April 2009 was a big step to reconciliation. It is much easier now for visitors to see the island as one big destination. Gareth Huw Davies considers the whole of the long divided holiday island. His must-do list includes newly renovated Turkish… Continue reading →
A new dazzle in the deep south of Italy
Think the high-heel of Italy’s famous ”boot”, and you have Puglia, Italy’s buzzing destination. This long forgotten region has been climbing the travel league table and is lately challenging Tuscany and Umbria as the chic new place to visit. Here are things to do in this tucked away region in the south.
Continue reading →Goodnight, old industrial sprawl. Welcome, cool Euro-metropolis — Birmingham
Goodnight, old industrial sprawl. Welcome, cool European metropolis. Birmingham is now an attractive and convenient destination for day trips — or weekends away, if you take in a show or a concert. Wide pedestrianised streets lead from the railway stations to most of the key attractions — some of the best performance centres in Europe,… Continue reading →