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Lima • Peru

Lima is the capital of Peru and its largest city. Founded in 1535, the city is a mix of the modern megacity with some ‘islands of modernity’, large but orderly slum areas and colonial architecture in the city centre. Lima was the seat of the Spanish rule during 300 years, and as such it has […]

Budapest • Hungary

Known as the Capital of Revolutions, divided into two, Buda and Pest, by the river. A trip to the castle district is a must with the best views of the city along with a glimpse of the Royal Palace. Budapest is the capital of Hungary, as the largest city, it serves as the country’s principal political, […]

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Catania • Italy

Located on the east coast of the island of Sicily, at the foot of the active volcano Mount Etna. Baroque buildings and churches, volcanic rock beaches, markets and streets littered and marked by graffiti. First impressions of Catania and nearby areas are not very positive. On arrival, I witnessed an attempted bag snatching and the […]

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Nilaveli – Sri Lanka

Nilaveli, meaning “Open-land of the moon-shine” in Tamil, is a coastal resort town located about 16 km North-West of Trincomalee, Sri Lanka. It used to be a popular tourist destination, however, due to 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami and Sri Lankan Civil War tourist numbers have declined, until 2010 onwards, we can see a significant increase in […]

Porto Portugal

Porto, also known in English as Oporto, is the second largest city in Portugal after Lisbon. Located along the Douro River estuary in northern Portugal, Porto is one of the oldest European centers, and its core was proclaimed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996.

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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 […]

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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 […]

Montreal • Canada

The second-largest city in Canada, the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest French-speaking city in the Western world after Paris. Most come to Montreal because its one of the few places in North America that one can drink at the age of 18, wine and beer is also available from the local […]