Austria’s capital city, Vienna has a population approaching 2 million and boasts a reputation of being one of the safest cities in the world, with a high quality of life. Indeed, recognised as one of Europe’s great cultural cities, thousands of visitors descend upon Vienna each year to experience its music, theatre, opera, museums and architecture.
With the recent drop in fuel surcharges and the increasingly expensive Euro, more of us are considering a long haul travel for our holidays. The most popular destinations are those where the pound is still strong and the way of life cheap, and top of the list when it comes to value for money with such destinations is Thailand. Whether it’s non-stop Bangkok, the rural north or the sandy south, Thailand is full of smiles and – as Buddhism is the staple religion – peace.
If January has left you feeling blue, then this could mean that it’s time to think about getting away from it all. Indeed, there’s nothing quite like a change of scenery to blow away the cobwebs and lift the spirits. And you don’t have to blow your budget in order to find a destination that is both uplifting and exhilarating.