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Porto • Portugal

The second-largest city in Portugal and declared a World Heritage Site, famous for its Port Wines, also known as the city of bridges. Dating back to the 4th century, Porto is built along the Douro river on some very steep hills. Along the Douro river are some famous port wineries in which you can take […]

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Portsmouth – United Kingdom

A large city in the county of Hampshire, on the south coast of England. Portsmouth plays a major role in British history, especially naval history. Its rich heritage offers a variety of attractions, including the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, located in the naval base, which houses some of the most historical warships in the world – HMS Victory, Lord Nelson’s flagship used […]

Prague • Czech Republic

With over 1000 years of history, Prague is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, the district of Praha 1 is the oldest part of the city and has the densest number of attractions. Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic, situated on the Vltava River in central Bohemia, Prague […]

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Prague in Summer

Prague is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe with over 1000 years of history. The district of Praha 1 is the oldest part of the city and has the densest number of attractions. Situated on the Vltava River in central Bohemia, since 1992 the historic centre of Prague has been included in the UNESCO […]

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Return to Bangkok

A return trip and stop-over to Bangkok before heading south to Rai Leh and onward to fascinating Myanmar. The air is thick and the traffic terrible as usual, but Bangkok is a vibrant and colourful place. Night markets, river tours, pagodas and the Royal Palace are just a few of the many things to do here. […]

Riding the Moscow Metro

Possibly the grandest interiors of any public transport system in the world! With over 9 million passengers per day, it is busier than New York City and London combined. Lit with chandeliers from end to end, lined with marble and decorate reliefs, one can’t help but be impressed by its grand and opulent interior, a […]

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Rio de Janeiro • Brazil

The sounds of samba, Ipanema Beach and great Brazilian climate draws me here, having travelled with some friends, at least I have a feeling of safety in numbers. Rio de Janeiro was the capital of Brazil for almost two centuries (1763-1822) and the capital of the Portuguese Empire (1808-1821). Commonly known as Rio, the city is […]

Ronda • Spain

A mountainous region 100km from Malaga, at 750m above sea level, Ronda offers some of the most stunning views and escapes. The Rio Guadalevín runs through the city, dividing it in two and carving out the steep El Tajo canyon upon which the city is perched. Ronda was first settled by the early Celts, but […]

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Saint Helier – Jersey

The island of Jersey is the largest and southernmost of the British Channel Islands. It lies in the English Channel, northwest of France. Saint Helier is the capital of Jersey. The Bailiwick of Jersey is a self-governing British crown dependency and is not administered by the United Kingdom. The Channel Islands are the last remnants […]

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Saint Petersburg • Russia

In Saint Petersburg buildings in the large historic centre and canals dotted with baroque bridges, are a UNESCO World Heritage site. Its Hermitage Museum, housed in the Winter Palace of the Romanov Dynasty, is one of the world’s greatest and oldest collections of art, treasure, and antiquities. Founded by Tsar Peter the Great on May 27 […]

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San Gimignano • Italy

San Gimignano is a small walled medieval city in Tuscany, Italy, famous for its towers which may be seen from several kilometres outside the town, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Founded as a small village in the 3rd century BC by the Etruscans. In the Middle Ages and Renaissance era, it was a […]

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Santiago • Chile

Santiago is the capital and economic centre of Chile. With its many museums, events, theatres, restaurants, bars and other entertainment and cultural opportunities, it is also the political and cultural centre of the country. Founded in 1541, Santiago has been the capital city since colonial times. The city boasts a downtown core of 19th-century neoclassical […]

Santo Domingo • Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo is the capital and largest city in the Dominican Republic. Founded by Bartholomew Columbus in 1496, it is the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the Americas and was the first seat of Spanish colonial rule in the New World. Santo Domingo came to be known as the “Gateway to the Caribbean”. Before the […]

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Seville • Spain

Seville is more than 2,000 years old and has a distinct personality, a large and well-preserved historical centre with strong medieval, renaissance and baroque heritage and heavy influences from Arabic culture, which can be seen in the most famous monuments and places. I have a love affair with Seville, it is just one of those […]

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Siena (Sienna) • Italy

A picturesque city medieval city in the region of Tuscany, Siena is located in the north of Italy south of Florence, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Siena was a proud, wealthy, and warlike independent state during the Middle Ages, until its defeat by Florence. It was a poor little city for a few hundred […]

Sri Lanka two week itinerary

Sri Lanka is about 435 km from north to south and 225 km at its widest point. Half of the country is occupied by a central mountain range with some peaks reaching over 2200 meters. The main roads are paved but some are in a poor state sometimes. In Sri Lanka, there is no mention […]