By Emma Marshall “Shall I pick one?” I thought as the open window of the Soller railway train – or “Orange Express Majorca” – moved slowly past a dense copse of orange trees. They were within arm’s reach, the trees buckling under the weight of the brightly coloured fruit. The sight of these were no…
By Emma Marshall Bucharest Attractions: The People’s Palace When considering which Bucharest attractions to write about, it might seem obvious to focus on Romania’s Palace of the Parliament, otherwise known as the People’s Palace. But after a trip which took in a number of Bucharest attractions, it was hard to leave without acknowledging that this…
The list of things to do on a holiday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, are endless and can cater for every taste. However, my lasting memory will without doubt be my trip on the Sugarloaf Mountain cable car. It’s one of the must-dos in Rio. This is partly because of the experience itself and partly because…
By Emma Marshall Things to do in Funchal, Madeira Funchal is the capital of the Portuguese island of Madeira. It is a city with a beautiful old town, a rugged coastline, and a stunning background of hills and mountains. There are lots of things to do in Funchal – however, one thing not to be…