The Republic of Moldova has many attractions; such as the charming, tree-lined capital of Chisinau, the fine wineries and underground wine cellars, as well as the famous cave monastery complex at Orheiul Vechi. However, for many visitors to the region the highlight of their tour is a visit to what seems often to be referred [...]
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I love city breaks. If ever I have a few days off work, I like nothing more than spontaneously booking a flight to somewhere new. Yet so many city break destinations have an air of similarity about them as you wander between grand public square and world-class art gallery, perhaps stopping off at a quaint [...]
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With so much to see and do on a Budapest city break it can be difficult to fit everything in. To make things easier for anyone embarking on a trip to this enchanting city, I have chosen a few essentials that you should definitely spend some time to investigate… Fisherman’s Bastion The most romantic of [...]
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From Bucharest to Tirana and everywhere in between all across Eastern and Western Europe, there they are: the ‘dumplings’ with their bright head scarves or felt hats, ill fitting shoes, thick, dark coats and shopping bags; shuffling to market , sweeping the cobbles and genuflecting in incense filled churches. Estonia is no exception. These ubiquitous, [...]
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This is a guest post by Natasha Brooks, who embarked on a Russian river cruise with Regent Holidays in summer 2012. I grew up eating my Russian grandmother’s stroganoff and kharchapuri (a delicious Georgian puff cheese bread) and was always saddened that more people didn’t understand the amazing taste Russian staples had to offer. After [...]
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Iceland is home to some of the world’s most spectacular scenery and natural phenomena and, at nearly every moment, you will be reaching for your camera to capture the dramatic landscapes, cascading waterfalls, gleaming glaciers and auroras before you. But before snapping away, there are a few handy hints you should remember that will make [...]
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There’s more to Cambodia holidays than uncovering an intriguing past and seeing an abundance of spectacular temples and charming colonial landmarks. Take a journey to its southern coast and will you find a tropical paradise of secluded, golden beaches, sleepy fishing villages and calm, crystal clear waters and be charmed by this relatively peaceful corner [...]
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Last week, Regent Holidays ambled down to London for the glamorous British Travel Awards after being nominated in four categories, and we are very delighted to announce that we were named as Best Small Tour Operator to East & Central Asia! For years it’s been our pleasure to help pioneering travellers discover the myriad treasures of [...]
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19 September 2012 I first fell in love with the Northern Lights when watching the animated film, The Snowman, as a small child. In the scene where the group of snowmen are dancing around under a brightly lit, multi-coloured sky, it seemed at the time far easier to comprehend the notion of snowmen throwing a party than to imagine [...]
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Visiting North Korea soon? Or perhaps you are just intrigued to see what this endlessly mysterious country has to offer beyond controversial satellite launches and massive military parades. Read on to see some of our highlights of a typical tour to the DPRK… The DMZ There are plenty of museums and landmarks in North Korea [...]
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