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Atlas Mountains of Africa

The Atlas Mountains stretches around 2,500 km (1,600 miles) through Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia. It separates the Mediterranean and Atlantic coastlines from the Sahara Desert. The range’s highest peak is Jebel Toubkal, with an elevation of 4,167 metres (13,671 ft) in southwestern Morocco. The Atlas mountains are primarily inhabited by Berber populations. The Atlas was […]

Australia

The Commonwealth of Australia is a country in the southern hemisphere comprising the mainland of the world’s smallest continent. Australia is far from being the smallest country to explore. Surrounded by the Indian and Pacific oceans, the world’s smallest continent and sixth-largest country by total area, Australia is often dubbed the ‘island continent’ and variably […]

Austria

The Republic of Austria is a landlocked country in Central Europe. Comprising nine federal states and is one of six European countries that have declared permanent neutrality and one of the few countries that includes the concept of everlasting neutrality in its constitution. The name “Ostarrichi” is first documented in an official document from 996, […]

Axel Hotel Berlin

After the success of Barcelona and Buenos Aires, Axel Hotel, the world’s first hetero-friendly hotel chain opened the third location in the heart of the gay district of Berlin, a niche upmarket intimate hotel serving mostly gay clientele, and definitely one of the most unique hotel experiences I’ve had. Dark and stylish, floor to ceiling […]

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Ayia Napa • Cyprus

Ayia Napa is considered the premier nightlife location of Cyprus, small enough to be considered just about walkable. Greek for “Saint Napa”, the patron saint of the town, whose Venetian-era monastery is in the centre of the town, next to the square which today is clubbing central. Located in the far eastern end of the […]

Azorean Tours

Gary Travassos Azores Taxi & Van Tours Azorean Tours is a personalised taxi & van tours around the island to see the most beautiful places on S. Miguel, Azores. Regular pick-up and transfer services too. The private tour guide gives you the opportunity to fully enjoy the wonders of this islands natural wonders, in a comfortable and safe mean of […]

Azores (Açores)

Azores Pride to celebrate 2nd Gay Pride event

A second Azores Pride Festival will be held from 25 to 31 August 2013 in Ponta Delgada, after having a successful first gay pride event on the island in 2012, and what is hoped to become an annual event. More than 2000 people participated in the first-ever Pride Azores event on September 1, 2012, a […]

Azores Tourism Advertising Boost

Is the Azores about to have its moment in the travel world? The Azores is about to go through a huge European advertising campaign promoting tourism in the region. A footnote in the ad indicates ‘construir o futuro‘, meaning ‘building for the future’. In the last 20 years, there has been significant infrastructure development on […]

Azoris Royal Garden

Located in the centre of São Miguel Island, the 4-star Azoris Royal Garden features an outdoor pool with a sun-lounger terrace and offers air-conditioned guest rooms with balconies. Royal Garden rooms have modern furnishings and are decorated in neutral colours. They come equipped with cable TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Restaurante Jardim […]

BA First Class flight to Beijing

First is your ticket to exceptional comfort and impeccable service in an elegant surrounding. It’s the finest way to travel. I don’t get to travel like this often but after saving thousands of air miles it was a well deserved treat to fly BA First Class, long haul from London to Beijing. With your own private spacious suite, a fully […]

BA fly A380 with flights to/from Frankfurt

Happy to post this on behalf of a passenger and follower of Joe Journeys that was lucky enough to fly British Airways on day 1 of operation, 4th commercial BA A380 flight from Frankfurt to London Heathrow. The new A380 is now being deployed on short-haul flights in order to give cabin crew and ground […]

BA Lounge Toronto

British Airways has a dedicated lounge in Terminal 3 of Toronto Pearson International airport YYZ. Looking out at the airfield, have your pre-flight dinner or chill on one of the many plush chairs. In many ways, it is similar to that of the BA Galleries Lounge at Heathrow T5. As part of the ‘Sleeper Service’ from Toronto […]

BA Tripseeker puts Malta in Montana

British Airways has placed the island of Malta in the state of Montana, according to its online Tripseeker map. Yep, while researching possible places for 2014 I discovered the error while using its Tripseeker tool, to find that Malta was incorrectly placed in the United States. Though not a bad fare of £108 return, considering […]

Bad Catania

Bad Catania is a modern and quirky bed and breakfast/self-catering apartments set in Catania‘s centre, a 5-minute walk from the seafront and the harbour. It is 219 yards from La Pescheria historic fish market and Piazza Duomo. Bad Catania soundproofed rooms combine design and modern art. They all come with air conditioning and a TV. Free […]

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Bagan • Mayanmar

Bagan, located on the banks of the Ayeyarwady River, is home to the largest and densest concentration of Buddhist temples, pagodas, stupas and ruins in the world with many dating from the 11th and 12th centuries. The shape and construction of each building are highly significant in Buddhism with each component part taking on spiritual […]