We’ve all been there; stuck behind a lorry on the M25 as your departure time looms ever closer. Flying can be very stressful and is often more hassle than it’s worth. There are many good reasons why opting for train holidays is becoming ever-more appealing.

It’s always exciting to learn about different music, around the world. And some of the instruments are so different than what we’re used to seeing – and hearing. The global diversity and beauty of music is stunning – from the ranges of tones and depths of sounds to the shining woods and other materials used.

The Austrian Dirndl Ambassadors catch the parody wave of Carly Rae Jepson's catchy song, Call Me Maybe.

Want more from your movie viewing than entertainment? I do, too, especially when watching movies with our daughter. We love to explore movies about the world (and that’s another post) – and watch old movies.

One of the cornerstones of our lives, holidays are something which require a great deal of thought and planning. From typical hotel based city-breaks to a week spent in beachside resorts, traditional holidays come in a variety of forms.

Picture this: late 19th century California. Artists and creative talent overflowing - in fact, some of California's greatest artists - often painting in artist studios repurposed from old Adobe buildings.

It was an explosion of art, spectacularly influenced by the colors and environment of California.