Travel Guide: 72 Hours in Rome
Day one My first morning in Rome and I could delay the inevitable no longer. The zebra crossing at Piazza del Popolo, at the top end of the Via del…
24 hours in Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen offers a city break without the commotion of Europe’s big cities and with a philosophy of “not too much, not too little”. Couple that with the elegance of old…
Travel Guide: A whirlwind visit to Cappadocia, Turkey
One could spend weeks exploring Cappadocia, but most people allot just a few short days here on their holiday.
48 Hours in Mexico’s Riviera Maya
While the popular party resort of Cancun is home to the infamous spring break, just south of the city the stunning Riviera Maya welcomes tourists from all over the world.…
Travel Guide: 24 Hours in Funchal, Madeira
When the Portuguese settlers arrived on Madeira in the 15th Century, they were struck by the abundance of fennel (in Portuguese: funcho) growing wildly and so named their first colony:…
Travel Guide: 24 Hours in Rome
Rome is a pretty compact city so you naturally come upon many of the famous sites just walking around. This stylish city is a wonderful juxtaposition of ancient and modern,…
Travel Guide: 48 hours in Paris
Paris is an exquisite city. It has been described as ‘the city of lights’, ‘the city of romance’, ‘the city of love’ – every cliché has been used. As the…
Travel Guide: 24 hours in Lubeck, Northern Germany
It’s quaint, compact with just enough compelling sights to squeeze into 24 hours. Yet Lubeck tends to be overlooked as a weekend jaunt. The old town is enveloped by the…
Travel Guide: 24 hours in Luxembourg
Despite being an important hub for the European Union, as well as the banking and other multinational industries, Luxembourg City is one of the least known European capitals. Even though…
24 hours in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan’s capital Tashkent is the metropolis hub of the Great Silk Road in Central Asia. Its 2,000 years of history has seen Indian spice merchants and Chinese silk-sellers pass through…