Inspiration and tips for cool urban getaways
With a reputation for high fashion and equally stylish architecture, Milan is the perfect city break for those with an eye for design. Outside of fashion week, head to the Quadrilatero d’Oro (literally the Golden Rectangle) to see Milan’s beautiful […]
Thought as Japan’s second city, Osaka was once a port town supplying Kyoto. Now home to over 19 million people, it’s become a destination in its own right. Osaka also has a reputation for good times; with both the food […]
Jeddah is the second biggest city in Saudi Arabia, and one of the most cosmopolitan areas of the kingdom. It’s the gateway for holy pilgrimages to Mecca and Medina, as well as an important trading post. Only Muslims are allowed […]
In the middle of New Zealand’s South Island, Queenstown is a bucket-list destination for thrill seekers. With bungee jumping, power boating and luging amongst many others, even the most hardened adventurer will find something to get their heart racing. For […]
Frankfurt is Germany’s business powerhouse, so much so that it is nicknamed “Mainhattan” after the river Main that flows through the city. Some of Europe’s most futuristic skyscrapers can be found here, and the city is particularly well known for […]
Although unfamiliar to many Western travellers, Hangzhou in China is one of the oldest and most prosperous cities in China. Located on the eastern coast of the country it’s long been a major trading centre and has used the wealth […]
Moscow is a city in the midst of change. Contrasting historic architecture with some of the tallest buildings in Europe, Moscow has culture, political intrigue, Soviet suburbs and urban forests. At the centre of Moscow is Red Square. Here you […]
Ever since the California gold rush, people have been flocking to San Francisco. While you might not make your fortune, sights like the Golden Gate bridge soaring over the bay are more than worth the journey. After the bridge, San […]
Warsaw is a city that excels at reinvention. One of the most impressive European capitals at the turn of the 20th century, Poland was devastated during World War 2 with Warsaw suffering particularly badly. Warsaw remained as the capital throughout […]
Brazil’s biggest city, Sao Paulo is bustling modern metropolis. Known for it’s horrendous traffic and unpredictable weather, there’s plenty to explore; beat the traffic in one of the city’s helicopter taxis and don’t forget an umbrella! Sao Paulo is also […]