The Land Of Butterflies

If you are thinking of taking a gap year from your studies to work abroad, the world is, excuse me for the cliché, but it is true... The world is your oyster.

If you live and work in the United Kingdom, than perhaps you would prefer to travel a bit further afield than Europe. Having said that though, there are countries in Southern Europe which you may consider to be radically different from the Europe you are familiar with.

Visiting Aberdeen and Scotland

        Aberdeen is a wonderful city to visit in Scotland because it has a vibrant culture and a rich heritage. It is where Annie Lennox was born and raised and is also where Lawrence of Arabia sought solace after his exploits during the First World War. If you are visiting the city I would certainly suggest that you go on the thirteen castle walk as this twenty-seven mile hike takes you through exquisite countryside and the castles that you see are exceptional. There is also the Glenfiddich distillery nearby where you can sample some of the finest single malt scotches that Scotland has to offer.

Vienna Fashion Tour

Everything in Vienna is about great architecture. The city owns an incredible heritage of historic buildings as well as fantastic contemporary constructions like the new Vienna Central Station that is going to be ready in 2015. Gothic, Baroque and Art Nouveau pieces; post-war residencies; social housing, and even fashion stores boasting impressive design settings. Mühlbauer, Amicis, and PARK are among the unmissable shops that well worth a visit for their theatrical windows and interior decoration.

The most famous labels of the fashion planet have a branch at the Alpine capital, where you can also find independent designers proposals.