Can anyone afford to drive in central London?

It’s been a tough time for owners of larger vehicles as they have recently become the prime target of environmental lobbyists who are keen to see them driven off the roads completely.

Can anyone afford to drive in central London? : 1:58 (490 words)

Discover George Washington’s Tavern in Alexandria

The historic Old Town of Alexandria, Virginia, oozes all the charm of the old world, offering visitors a superb sample of what life was like for our forefathers, and all in the shadow of our nation’s capital and one of the World’s leading cities, Washington D.C.

Discover George Washington’s Tavern in Alexandria : 1:55 (480 words)

Like Riding a Bike: The Amsterdam Way of Life

Over recent years, Amsterdam has proved one of Europe’s most popular short break destinations, and the perfect place to go for a relaxing escape from the tension and stress of city life. And yet, Amsterdam itself is a major city – so what makes it different from other European metropolises? Quite simply, it’s the relaxed approach to life that separates Amsterdam from other European capitals, and what makes Amsterdam the perfect place to go to get away.

Like Riding a Bike: The Amsterdam Way of Life : 1:59 (497 words)

Troodos National Forest Park: A haven of wildlife and history

The Troodos National Forest Park is located at the centre of Cyprus, covers an area of 9337 hectares and hosts invaluable plant and animal habitats. Many villages maintaining local culture, tradition and customs can be found scattered all over the Troodos range.

Troodos National Forest Park: A haven of wildlife and history : 1:56 (483 words)

Aztecs and Altitude: Getting High in Mexico City

Located in a large valley in the high plateau of central Mexico, and sitting at an altitude of 2240m, Mexico City is one of the highest capitals on earth. Originally built by the Aztec civilisation in 1325, the city came close to complete destruction during the attack of 1521 by the Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes, when he and his forces tried to capture the city; but ended up enduring a 79 day siege, which reduced most of the of Aztec city to rubble. After finally succeeding in capturing the city, it was rebuilt, and has continued to expand ever since. Today, it is the most populous city in Mexico with over 8 million inhabitants.

Aztecs and Altitude: Getting High in Mexico City : 1:51 (462 words)

Eat Smart: Ontario’s Quest for Healthy Restaurants

The practise of eating healthily is being promoted more heavily than ever before in light of major health concerns in the Western world and North America in particular. The Untied States has been deemed the fattest nation on earth with one third of all US citizens obese and Canada isn’t too far behind with an estimated 23% of the population obese.

Eat Smart: Ontario’s Quest for Healthy Restaurants : 1:41 (421 words)

Visit London: A City Full of Easter Promise

This year, Easter weekend falls between the 21st and 24th of March, and what better place to spend it than in London? Whether you’re looking for a family holiday, to enjoy nightlife or for a romantic getaway, London can offer everything you need for an unforgettable holiday break.

Visit London: A City Full of Easter Promise : 1:49 (456 words)

Easy Egypt: The New Beach Hotspot

As British tourists seek to visit new and more culturally exotic destinations, the North African country of Egypt has steadily increased its share of visitors. And with golden sands, turquoise seas and a perfect outdoor climate, it’s little wonder that over one million tourists from the UK visited the country in 2007.

Easy Egypt: The New Beach Hotspot : 1:47 (445 words)

Cyprus living: no longer a distant dream

For years, thousands of European tourists have visited the beautiful island of Cyprus on vacation, returning over and over again, to see the stunning historic sites and basking in its incredible heat. It’s no surprise now that they are taking the plunge and shipping themselves over to Cyprus on a permanent basis.

Cyprus living: no longer a distant dream : 1:44 (433 words)

Hamburg: the major underdog of Europe

If asked to think of associations with the city of Hamburg, many people would perhaps struggle to think of much beyond the obvious food product it lent its name to. The hamburger is just one of several snacks that have derived its name from the German city in which it originated; there is also the Frankfurter (hotdog) and the Berliner (jam doughnut). But Hamburg is actually one of the most splendid cities in Europe, and certainly not one to be dismissed so quickly.

Hamburg: the major underdog of Europe : 2:05 (521 words)
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