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...
With a vast history throughout time and the honorific title of the co-capital of Greece, Thessaloniki is most probably the cultural centre of the country. Admit of having a sweet tooth after tasting the traditional “trigona panoramatos” which are delicious crunchy sweet pastry triangles filled...
As capital of the Roman Empire, the Papal States and Italy, Rome truly is the "Eternal City". One of the world's most elegant capitals the layers of history and the city's sheer excess of beauty can prove overwhelming to the unsuspecting visitor. This is a 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...
Dynamic Singapore is an island, a city and a country all at the same time. Its blend of Asian cultures and Western attitudes has made it the most stable economy in the region and the logical gateway to Southeast Asia. The country is rightly proud of...
If asked to imagine the perfect tropical hideaway where crystal clear water laps against pristine white sandy beaches, then the Seychelles must surely spring to mind. Although only a handful of the 115 islands that make up the Seychelles are open to tourism, together they give...
When Mark Twain said “Mauritius was made first and then heaven” he was not far from reality. Located in the Indian Ocean; beautiful tropical waters, sandy beaches and dense forests typify Mauritius. These scenic qualities bring visitors from all over world, from island trekkers to...
