Hangzhou, China
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 […]
The Colosseum, Italy
One of the modern wonders of the world is the Flavian Amphitheatre, also known as the Colosseum in Italy. Built around 2000 years ago, it’s estimated that around 65,000 spectators would attend shows here during the Roman Empire right through […]
Moscow, Russia
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 […]
Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Standing at 5896m, with its snowcapped peak the highest point in Africa, the climb up Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is a once in a lifetime journey. A dormant volcano, Kilimanjaro is also notable for being the largest freestanding mountain in […]
Faroe Islands, Denmark
Part of Denmark, the Faroe Islands are a remote archipelago in the North Sea between Iceland and Norway. Home to around 50,000 people and many more sheep and puffins, the islands are a perfect blend of relaxed Scandi attitude and […]
San Francisco, USA
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, Poland
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 […]
Sao Paulo, Brazil
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 […]
Johannesburg, South Africa
As the home town of both Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu, Johannesburg is a completely different type of South African adventure than you might expect. For visitors wishing to understand more about apartheid, there are three key places to visit. […]
Macau, China
Perched on the Pearl River opposite Hong Kong, Macau is a former Portugese colony that is now part of China. Known as the “Las Vegas of China” Macau is famous for its high end casinos and luxury hotels but there’s […]