Havana, Cuba

For many travelers, Cuba is something of a forbidden fruit. Isolated from much of the world due to its close links with Soviet Russia, Cuba has slowly moved away from hardline Communism and is developing a better relationship with the […]

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Giraffes in Nairobi.

Nairobi, Kenya

Nairobi is the capital of Kenya and is most often a stopover on the way to a safari. However it’s worth staying a bit longer to explore this slice of urban African life. Nairobi was established as part of the […]

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Suzhou Canals

Suzhou, China

Near China’s east coast and bordering Shanghai, Suzhou is a contradiction of classical gardens and ancient canals, next to modern offices and residential developments. However Suzhou’s history of attracting great artists, writers and scholars has made it a cultural hub […]

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Las Vegas, USA

Las Vegas is an oasis of pleasure in the middle of the Mojave desert. It’s possible to spend your whole stay in one of the luxurious casino resorts but there’s plenty to explore away from the Strip. Head to the […]

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shanghai skyline

Shanghai, China

Shanghai is the most populous city in the world, with something to offer even the most jaded traveler. From towering skyscrapers to art deco confections, there’s also fine dining, amazing nightlife and a thriving cultural scene. After all, 24 million […]

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Seattle, USA

Known as the home of Starbucks and Microsoft, Seattle in the USA is quite different close up. Small indie businesses thrive next to microbreweries and serious coffee shops, while every other street corner seems to have an interesting mural or […]

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Pyramids at Giza, Egypt

Cairo, Egypt

One of the world’s most ancient cities, Cairo is home to giant pyramids as well as modern skyscrapers. After the political turmoil of 2011 tourism has reduced, which offers a unique chance to experience some of the world’s most famous […]

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Taipei, Taiwan

Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, is a modern city home to dizzying skyscrapers, high tech start ups and super-efficient transport systems. It also has a troubled and difficult history, having been passed back and forth between it’s neighbours Japan and […]

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Humayuns tomb in Delhi

Delhi, India

Delhi, the capital of India, sometimes feels more like several cities than one. There are ancient markets where time has barely moved for hundreds of years, imposing colonial-era buildings and boulevards, and corporate headquarters in slick skyscrapers. There’s so much […]

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Christ the Redeemer, Brazil

Towering over the Rio De Janeiro with his outstretched arms reaching 28 meters across, the statue of Christ the Redeemer that overlooks the city is surely one of the most iconic images of Brazil. Construction began in 1922 and was […]

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