One may not think it but nu-rave punk band The Prodigy actually came from the extremely small town of Braintree. Probably generating help and income for the Braintree hotel today, The Prodigy was formed by frontman Liam Howlett in this town back in 1990. Now they are considered as one of the main faces of the big beat genre, with the likes of The Chemical Brothers and Fatboy Slim.
May
04
The Journey of the Prodigy
Mar
05
Seeing a New City or Seeing a City Anew: City Tours and Munich
Living in any big city, you often see groups of tourists being driven around in ridiculous open-topped busses or perhaps clogging the sidewalks with maps in hand. Other times you might see gaggles of them wandering in groups being led by some flag-bearing guide, directing people to look at a certain building.
If you are anything like me, you enjoy going to smaller cities while on vacation. While those larger travel destinations are great for their abundance of tourist attractions, they tend to tire me out after a while. Feb
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Top 5 Attractions in Aberfeldy
1. Cluny House Gardens
Scotland is famous for its castles and private manors. The more famous examples of these are Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, or the beautiful Balmoral Castle – which can easily be reach from nearby Ballater hotels. However, for a more intimate look at a traditional country manor, pay a visit to Cluny House in Aberfeldy. The historic manor house features beautifully well-tended gardens, including rare flora ranging from Giant Himalayan lilies to blue poppies!
Jan
30
How to See Scotland in 3 Days
Alright. So perhaps it’s a little optimistic to claim that this guide will take you through all that Scotland has to offer, in just three days. Nevertheless, the following pointers will give a fast-paced overview of some of the country’s top attractions – from royal castles, to ancient cities, and finally up to the windswept landscape of the Scottish Highlands.
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