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As borderline panic and the severity of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads through the media networks, far too similar to those terrifying scenes from the 2011
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There’s nothing quite like sakura season in Japan. The cherry blossom season has been celebrated here for centuries and holds a special place in the country’s culture. The Japanese celebrate this time of the year
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A famous archaeological site in Jordan’s southwestern desert, the “Lost City” of Petra dates back to around 300 BC and was once the capital of the Nabatean Kingdom. The Nabateans, nomadic desert people whose incredible
Europe is a continent that offers an all round holiday experience for tourists. I love the cities that are rich in history with buildings dating back 2000 years, and visiting them is an incredible experience.
This planet is endlessly beautiful and travelling around it and exploring its extraordinary scenery is the dream of many. That is why it’s worth taking a leap of faith and getting out there, perhaps to
South Africa has a coastline that stretches more than 2500 kilometres from the barren border shared with Namibia on the Atlantic Ocean, to the bottom of Africa and up again to the Mozambique border on
Portugal’s second largest city, Porto is experiencing a magical renaissance. Decades ago, British merchant ships would gather in Porto’s old harbours, transporting wines all over the region. But today the same places are crowded with
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Zambia, Livingstone and Victoria Falls.
24 Hours in Romania’s Capital, Bucharest.
Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro. Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Sun and Samba
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Located about 100km west of Bangkok at the convergence of three rivers, Kanchanaburi offers a relatively easy getaway from Thailand’s capital. Attracting crowds of tourists interested in learning about the difficult history of Thailand during
You may not have heard of Kanchanaburi, but there’s a strong chance that you’re familiar with the 1957 Academy Award-winning dramatic film ‘The Bridge Over the River Kwai’, which was set there. A couple of
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The world is witnessing an unprecedented, human-induced collapse of biodiversity and is in the middle of a global pandemic caused by the consumption of wild species often kept in cruel, unsanitary conditions. Laws insisting on
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
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
Eastern Europe may not be the first choice for travellers planning a holiday. But its medieval towns with rich history, scenic beauty, and vibrant nightlife have made it increasingly popular. And the best part? It’s much
There are many different approaches to air travel and whether you should feast or fast onboard. Personally, I eat everything that comes into close proximity, with a hunger and desperation that is linked to neither
The chirping of birds, the serene sound of breaking waves, nature’s kiss of sunshine on my face, animals living freely in the wild. Mother nature unfolds her wings around us daily, and it’s where I
Bangkok is often referred to as the ‘Venice of the East’ giving reference to the thousands of kilometres of tiny waterways that shoot off the main Chao Phraya River, inviting exploration by long-tail boat and
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I regularly get sick while travelling, and almost always after a long haul flight. There are tales of tonsilitis in Vietnam’s Da Nang, raging fevers that had me pulled off a flight in Austria’s Salzburg,
With the First Start cruisers a week into the much revered Cape2Rio 2020 yacht race and by now all firmly set with bow to final destination, it was time to unleash the racers and record
I’m thrilled beyond to be working with Cape 2 Rio Yacht Race 2020 as a media partner this year. Especially to be present as the 22 boats prepared to make their Atlantic crossing, and to be seeing
For me, health is everything, as when we feel strong and clear, so much is possible. It is not always possible to prevent illness though, but the lifestyle choices that we make can have a
Exploring Cape Town, any which way. The self-proclaimed sweetheart of South Africa, Cape Town annually draws thousands of tourists to its shores, inviting them to discover all that this internationally celebrated travel destination has to
Wonderful news from Samara Private Game Reserve – the first lion cubs have been born. Just one year after welcoming its founder pride of lions – which I was lucky enough to see on my
The Environmental Benefits of Building Shipping Container Homes.
What’s on your wish list for this holiday? If you found this post, then most likely it’s skiing. If so, ensure you make the experience more memorable by visiting one of the most spectacular ski
It was the month I was born, February ‘68, that The Beatles travelled to Rishikesh in northern India to take part in an advanced Transcendental Meditation training course at the ashram of the Maharishi Mahesh
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