Montevideo’s Ciudad Vieja The principal city of Uruguay, Montevideo lies on the Río de la Plata estuary, almost directly opposite Buenos Aires. Founded in 1724
Russia’s second-largest metropolis after Moscow lies on a series of islands in the Neva River delta with more than 342 ornately decorated bridges crisscrossing its
Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro. Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Sun and Samba
As part of my Magical Places of the world series, I introduce the various regions of the world – Africa, Antartica, Asia, Europe South and
Singapore, an island city-state off southern Malaysia, is constantly evolving, reinventing and reimagining itself. The Singaporean’s balance of Feng Shui, blended culture and commitment to
A place of physical contrasts, magnificent chaos and ancient lands, Cairo is an intricately woven landscape of history, religion and nostalgia. Known in the Middle
Known as the Land of Origin, Ethiopia has a remarkable diversity which is reflected across its 12 provinces and nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Within
In a land of plenty such as ours, where endless landscapes, white beaches, mountain peaks and abundant game await exploration, it’s not easy to select
Istanbul straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. Having served as an imperial capital for almost 16 centuries, its Old City reflects the cultural
One of Namibia’s most spectacular landmarks with its rusty red dunes and bleached salt pans, Sossusvlei is a perfect example of Namibia’s unspoilt desert beauty.
In the tiny West African nation of Benin, Voodoo remains an official practised religion with Ouidah, only 70km from the capital of Porto Novo, said
Montevideo’s Ciudad Vieja The principal city of Uruguay, Montevideo lies on the Río de la Plata estuary, almost directly opposite Buenos Aires. Founded in 1724 by a Spanish soldier Bruno Mauricio de Zabala as a
Russia’s second-largest metropolis after Moscow lies on a series of islands in the Neva River delta with more than 342 ornately decorated bridges crisscrossing its waterways. Founded in 1703, Saint Petersburg has played a vital
Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro. Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Sun and Samba
As part of my Magical Places of the world series, I introduce the various regions of the world – Africa, Antartica, Asia, Europe South and North America and Oceania. What a beautiful world we live
Singapore, an island city-state off southern Malaysia, is constantly evolving, reinventing and reimagining itself. The Singaporean’s balance of Feng Shui, blended culture and commitment to do everything they do well, shines strong. There is a
A place of physical contrasts, magnificent chaos and ancient lands, Cairo is an intricately woven landscape of history, religion and nostalgia. Known in the Middle East as Umm Al-Dunya or ‘The Mother of the World’,
Known as the Land of Origin, Ethiopia has a remarkable diversity which is reflected across its 12 provinces and nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Within its borders you find the world’s fourth-holiest Islamic city, the
In a land of plenty such as ours, where endless landscapes, white beaches, mountain peaks and abundant game await exploration, it’s not easy to select the top five South African tourist attractions. Yet in a
Istanbul straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. Having served as an imperial capital for almost 16 centuries, its Old City reflects the cultural influences of the many empires that have ruled here. Over
One of Namibia’s most spectacular landmarks with its rusty red dunes and bleached salt pans, Sossusvlei is a perfect example of Namibia’s unspoilt desert beauty. Situated in the largest conservation area in Africa, the Namib-Naukluft
In the tiny West African nation of Benin, Voodoo remains an official practised religion with Ouidah, only 70km from the capital of Porto Novo, said to be its birthplace. A relaxed and relatively prosperous beach
