The golden age of Dukes of Bourbon, patronage of the arts

The presence in Moulins of the Dukes and their government fostered artistic and literary life and eonomic prosperity. Ruling a province meant for them not just administering it but also improving and embelishing it. All over Moulins, there are traces to…

The Plenty Valley Bushrangers

When one thinks of Victorian bushrangers, Ned Kelly naturally comes to mind. But the Kelly Gang weren’t the only, or even the first, bushrangers to terrorise the colonies. In April of 1842, a gang of four ne’er-do-wells arrived in the Plenty…

Panoramic Road Durmitor Ring

The Durmitor Ring is 76 kilometres long. It starts in Žabljak and goes around the Durmitor mountains. Along the route, you will see the deepest gorge in Europe, vast plateaus and some of the highest peaks in the country. Thanks to the audio guide, you …

Botany’s Foreshores – Then and Now

Port Botany and Sydney Airport are of huge economic importance to NSW. Their construction however has totally altered the once isolated suburb of Botany. This tour will highlight these dramatic changes by guiding you to obscure landmarks and presenting …

The Lives and Landscapes of the Mesa Verde National Park

Welcome to Colorado, to the town of Cortez, and to our tour of the Mesa Verde National Park, as presented by Insight Guides. My name is Katherine and I’ll be your guide. This is a driving tour that will take about three hours to complete…

9. Holy Week Places: “Devotion and tradition”

Central Sicily guards a cultural heritage characterised by traditions and processions culminating in patron saint celebrations and the Holy Week, which is very heart-felt in Caltanissetta. With this itinerary we will guide you in the discovery of the pl…

1. Ethno-anthropological Itinerary “Land and wheat”

Central Sicily is a vast territory which includes the areas of Agrigento, Caltanissetta and Enna. Since  ancient times the landscape has been characterised by the seasonal colours of wheat, which has been the main source of wealth for centuries. Th…

Maratea: the sea walking

Maratea, a “Pearl” set in the Gulf of Policastro, extends for about thirty-two kilometers where the blue sea and the green vegetation typical of the Mediterranean meets the rocky cliff and together surround beautiful beaches in the resorts o…

Windsor, the Birthplace of Vermont

Hello, my name is Katherine and I’ll be your guide on this tour of Windsor, Vermont – the birthplace of Vermont – presented by Insight Guides. This tour takes approximately one to two hours to complete, not including any time spen…

Exploring the Industrial Heritage of the City of Kingston

The City of Kingston administers much of Melbourne’s south-eastern ‘sand belt’. This local government area sweeps along the north-eastern shoreline of Port Phillip through well-known coastal suburbs such as Mentone, Aspendale and Carru…

Upper Hunter Arts Trail Weekend

Welcome to the Upper Hunter Art Trail Weekend. There’s no set route for the trail. Depending on where you’re coming from, plan your own trail. Just remember to check the times when sites are open.  Stop Press – late changes 8 Arti…

NCWa Quilt Quest

A new way to explore quilt shops in North Central Washington!

Barcelos Wines Route

DISCOVERING WINES FROM BARCELOS IS A WAY TO ENJOY THE REGION About vinho verdeIn the municipality of Barcelos, the cultivation of vines and wine production are deeply rooted in local history and culture, being one of the arguments for the identity and d…

Moscow – Ozherelye with Talking Expresses

Our goal was to create an up-to date and interesting guide to provide not only historical background, but also a lot of interesting information about how the towns of our route live today. The Pavelets-Moscow railway line was constructed in the 19th, ea…

On the path to discovering Train Rouge villages

Welcome on board the Train rouge! Take a seat and let this brochure take you on a journey through different villages such as Espira de L’agly, Case-de-Pène, Estagel, Maury, St-Paul- de- Fenouillet, Caudiès-de-Fenouillèdes, Lap…

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