A curious mixture of old and new, Manila is a city of several parts and the closest Philippines gets to a cosmopolitan city. Manila is made up of 15 cities that were originally seperated but were conglomerated into the Metro Manila. Its multi-centre arrangement means that every...
Tokyo, Japan's capital for the last 150 years is a thrilling, dynamic urban experience. Levelled by an earthquake in 1923, very few historical buildings remain. Instead the city is a shrine to development and Japan's drive for economic prosperity. The geographical centre of the city is the Imperial...
Not as explosively impressive as big East Coast rival Sydney, Melbourne is a charmer. Spend a weekend there and you'll like it, spend a week and you'll fall in love with it. Australia's second city, if you go on size alone, Melbourne sits on the south-east coast of the...
The thriving city of São Paulo has one of the largest metropolitan populations in the world with over 15 million inhabitants. It's the population itself that's the biggest attraction representing a melting pot of vibrant cultures that derive from all walks of life; Italian, Lebanese...
Blessed with awe-inspiring natural wonders, an abundance of wildlife, huge water bodies and vast open spaces, Zambia offers unforgettable holidays exploring the real Africa.Livingstone town was the original capital of Northern Rhodesia and still carries a decidedly colonial feel that the people are incredibly proud of....
Throughout its troubled yet flamboyant history, Buenos Aires has exuded a romantic allure that has proved difficult to resist for even the hardiest of souls. The Porteños' (the people of Buenos Aires) devotion to the passionate music of tango and their general lust for life...
Literally built on gold, Johannesburg has, in a remarkably short period of time, become one of the world's most amazing conurbations. Bigger than London or New York it is a skyscraping, crowded oasis of humanity in otherwise spacious South Africa. Although it doesn't boast the stunning...
The richest region in Canada, Vancouver looks every inch the wealthy and sophisticated metropolis that its reputation promises. Of course besides the wealth of its inner city, reflected in the clean streets and fine architecture, its natural setting is one of the most beautiful for...
On the coast of the Red Sea and the Sinai Peninsula is one of Egypt’s top holiday destinations; Sharm el Sheikh. From humble beginnings with a population of just 100 citizens Sharm el Sheikh was once a small fishing village. Nowadays hailed as the "City...
One of Thailand's best known holiday destinations, Phuket is indeed a magnet for tourists, which may put off some more independent travellers. However, you shouldn't be too easily dissuaded from visiting, as there are many good reasons for the island being so popular. The greatest attraction for...
