North Island, New Zealand
The Lord of The Rings series of books has found a new generation of fans after the release of the films, much of which was filmed in New Zealand. For families that love Tolkien’s work, North Island has several iconic […]
Venice, Italy
Situated on a lagoon in northern Italy, Venice is a must-see destination. More like something out of a fairytale than a living, working city, the buildings appear to float on the water. From the awe-inspiring Grand Canal to hidden backstreet […]
Machu Picchu, Peru
High in the Peruvian Andean mountains, Machu Picchu was built around 1450 as a royal estate with hundreds of servants on site permanently to ensure the ruler was kept in comfort all year round. Although the palace was not far […]
Reykjavik, Iceland
The capital of Iceland has grown in popularity over the years despite being the most northerly capital city in the world. Just south of the Arctic circle, the warm Atlantic currents mean that temperatures are actually fairly mild even in […]
Antigua, Caribbean
Antigua in the Caribbean has a great mix of history, fantastic food, beautiful scenery and enough beaches to keep even the pickiest sunbathers happy. The island has a well developed tourist infrastructure, with regular flights and a huge number of […]
Budapest, Hungary
Cut in two by the Danube river, Budapest is actually 3 cities combined into one. Buda, Pest and Óbuda united in 1873 to form the capital of Hungary. With a fascinating history, great food and a bustling cafe culture, Budapest […]
Hiroshima, Japan
The casual visitor to Hiroshima, Japan, would never guess the tragic past of this thriving city with great food and fantastic nightlife. For many, Hiroshima is forever associated with the atomic bomb that exploded over the city on August 6th […]
Miami, USA
Few cities can claim to be as photogenic as Miami, Florida. Built on a series of islands connected by bridges, with fantastic beaches, quirky art deco buildings and fabulous nightlife, Miami is a must see. If you’re after some Miami […]
Doha, Qatar
Doha, the capital of Qatar, is a waterside city built on reclaimed land in the Persian Gulf. Originally developed as a centre for pearls, the city is currently booming on the back of oil wealth in the region. After Qatar’s […]
Helsinki, Finland
Stretched over the islands and bays of the Baltic Sea, Finland’s capital Helsinki is seriously cool. Although temperatures rarely get higher than 20 degrees celsius even in summer, the Finns still love to get outdoors before hitting the sauna. The […]