Bicycle Friendly Cities
With Boris Johnson and his bikes popping up all over London, it makes you wonder if there are cities that are slightly more bike friendly that London, with our incessant traffic and heavy pollution. An if you are a cycling fan, then why not include it in your holiday?
Curitiba, Brazil - Widely considered to be one o the best planned city in the world, Curitiba is also voted one of the best places to live in the country. Bicycles are one of the most common modes of transport with the locals, and the city was voted the Globe Sustainable City Award in 2010.
Bogota, Colombia – with only thirteen percent of citizens owning cars in the city, bikers are far more liked than bikers in London. People need transport, and the bike is the most popular form here.
Amsterdam, the Netherlands – a very flat country, it lends itself more to cycling that the more hilly cities across the world. Nearly forty percent of workers commute on their bikes, and you can easily rent a bike in public and dock it again somewhere further along the lines. Most visitors opt for bikes as their first mode of transport, and as such Amsterdam is a very eco and bike friendly city.
Montreal, Canada – recently having invested millions into revamping the city, Montreal expanded the number of bicycle friendly lock points, for citizens to cycle with ease and not worry about their bikes. It also has the first urban bike share programme in North America, providing over five thousand bikes.
Places to Visit in March
March is a really good time of the year to travel just about anywhere, and allows you the freedom of being able to choose the snow or the sand. It also makes it feel like you've had a bit if sun earlier than the British summer should you choose to go somewhere hot!
Queensland, Australia – dubbed the sunshine state, it's really warm and just glorious in March, as you will see balmy days and warn evenings. Try diving, surfing or just dozing on the quiet beaches (as most aussies feel it's ‘too cold' at this time of year!)
Cambodia – during the dry season, March is a great time to visit the country. Visit mystic ruins or beautiful beaches and see some of the most beautiful places in the world.
Petra, Jordan – names one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, Petra is cool enough to not be uncomfortable at the time of year. You will also see lower prices and few crowds.
Morocco – still warm in March, morocco is glorious and you can enjoy a good blend of sandy Sahara and skiing in the Atlas Mountains.
British Columbia, Canada – enjoy skiing, fine dining, or go whale watching, but there is an abundance of interesting sights in beautiful Canada.
Bhutan – relatively unspoilt by tourism, Bhutan is a calm and serene country that has a Buddhist festival celebrated in the tiny town of Paro.
Top Waterfront Cities
If the magic of the water draws you to a destination, then why not try one of these cities and see vibrant markets, breathtaking backdrops, stunning architecture and happening social scenes, in the hub of the city. Shy away from the obvious like Venice and Amsterdam, and try one of the cities less travelled for a fantastic trip.
Stockholm, Sweden – straddling fourteen little islands, Stockholm means you can visit the city crossing little bridges and walking along canals, seeing architecture framed by water. Named one of the EU's greenest cities in 2009, Stockholm exudes an air of cleanliness and eco friendly people.
Baltimore, USA – Baltimore went through a regeneration programme about a decade ago, and now the waterfront offers modern architecture, like glass fronted buildings and historic ships moored along the wharf. The boardwalk houses little shops and restaurants, and the activities engage visitors and locals alike.
Montreal, Canada – the historic Old Port still has a lot to offer the modern traveller. Once a destitute place due to the residents all leaving, the area has become the hub of the city. In winter you can ice-skate to the shops, as the weather turns the streets into a natural skating rink.
Port, Portugal – this city is like the Elmer the Elephant of cities; a patchwork cacophony of architectures, colours and styles. It carries this off effortlessly, and the city tumbles down the hill to meet the river at the bottom, where some gorgeous little boutiques and restaurants sit.
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