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Luxor, Egypt

Luxor is the premier travel destination in Upper (southern) Egypt and the Nile Valley. Vast temples, to ancient royal tombs, via spectacular desert and river scenery and a bustling modern life. As the site of the Ancient Egyptian city of Thebes, Luxor has frequently been characterized as the “world’s greatest open-air museum”, as the ruins of the […]

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Macau

Macau (also spelt Macao) is a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China and one of the world’s most densely populated spots. Located across the Pearl River estuary from Hong Kong, until 1999 Macau was an overseas territory of Portugal. Macau is best known as a major destination for gambling. This goes back to colonial times when […]

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Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Inca site located 2,430 metres (7,970 ft) above sea level. Most archaeologists believe that Machu Picchu was built as an estate for the Inca emperor. Often referred to as the “City of the Incas“, it is perhaps the most familiar icon of Inca civilization. The Incas built the estate around […]

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Madrid • Spain

Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain, best known for its great cultural and artistic heritage, and boasts some of the liveliest nightlife in the world. It is the pumping heart of Spain where the seat of government, and residence of the Spanish monarch, the political centre of Spain. Due to its economic […]

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Magome to Tsumago Trail – Kiso Valley

The Magome / Tsumago Trail is a well-maintained section of the former Nakasendo, the route that ran along the Kiso Valley and connected Tokyo with Kyoto during the Edo Period. The trail is not difficult and is well marked in English and Japanese. It is about 8 km long and should take two to three […]

Mai House Resort

Mai House Resort provides elegant accommodation just steps from the beach. The resort is just a 10-minute drive from Duong Dong Town and provides a restaurant, a sun terrace and free Wi-Fi throughout the resort. The resort is located a 30-minute walk from Duong Dong night market and about 2.5 miles from Phu Quoc Airport. […]

Mai Samui Beach Resort & Spa

Mai Samui Beach Resort is a stylish hideaway situated on the tropical island of Koh Samui, one of Thailand‘s top destinations. The resort is ideally located on Samui‘s West coast on one of the most picturesque yet secluded beaches making it well suited for couples and young families. Enjoy the tropical landscape and luxurious accommodation […]

Major religions in Japan – what to do when visiting shrines

The two main religions in Japan are Shinto, the native religion based around nature and multiple gods, and Buddhism, imported from India through Korea and China. Shintoism The native religion of Japan is Shinto, and the word ‘Shinto’ means ‘way of the gods’. There are many kami (gods) and they often take the form of […]

Malaga • Spain

A port city in Andalusia and the birthplace of Picasso, Malaga is more an entrance to the coastal cities of Andalusia. You can see the entire city in a couple of days, including a variety of activities such as the beach, hiking, architectural sites, art museums and shopping. The best way to discover Malaga is […]

Mall of Emirates

Mall of Emirates – dull, the same shops as other places in the world with nothing unique other than Ski Dubai as an attraction. A taxi rank that zig-zagged and seemed endless and waiting queue of just over 20 minutes, there is no quick shopping here. Seems like a complicated experience to me, what should […]

Margarita Island – Venezuela

In 1498, Christopher Columbus discovered Margarita Island, situated in the Caribbean Sea, off the northeastern coast of Venezuela. It is 78 km long and its widest side measures roughly 20 km. Its status as a duty-free port and proximity to the mainland makes it one of the top vacation spots for Venezuelans. The island has […]

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Marrakech – Morocco

A fascinating video of the colourful culture of this city in Morocco, an inside look at all the best that Marrakech has to offer. After my first experience of Morocco in Tangier in the 1990s, I was somewhat concerned about what to expect in Marrakech. What I found and experienced changed my view of Morocco completely. Staying in a traditional riad helps […]

Max Brown Hotel Museum Square (The Poet Hotel)

Max Brown Hotel Museum Square (previously names The Poet Hotel) Amsterdam lies around the corner from the famous Vondelpark, right in Amsterdam’s chic museum district. It offers compact, boutique-style rooms with flat-screen cable TV and private bathrooms. Set in a classic townhouse, each room comes with a small work desk, a clothing closet and a […]

Mendeli Street Hotel

Mendeli Street Hotel is a stylish and modern upscale hotel just minutes away from the Tel Aviv beaches. Superb rooms, modern design, simplicity – Mendeli Street Hotel is one of the most elegant boutique hotels I have ever stayed! Immediately from the entrance, you can see the upscale attention to detail, with unique furnishings which carries on as […]

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Merzouga Village in Morocco

Merzouga is a village in the Sahara Desert in Morocco, on the edge of Erg Chebbi, a 50km long and 5km wide set of sand dunes that reach up to 350m high. The small village of Merzouga is known for its proximity to Erg Chebbi dunes in southeastern Morocco, a Saharan erg, and it is, […]

Milano Tourist Rest

Milano Tourist Rest is located in Anuradhapura, features a restaurant and a garden, and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. The 15 rooms at Milano Tourist Rest are air-conditioned and come with a fan and a TV with cable channels. Each has a private bathroom. Good sized room but looking like from another decade, and a little worn. […]