So you’re thinking of a trip to Scandinavia, but don’t know where to go. Sweden and Norway are both popular countries with plenty to appeal to visitors – stunning scenery, beautiful coastlines, islands galore, great skiing, pretty villages and some vibrant cities too. Timo (CC) So how do you decide which country to visit? Is […]
Japan is famous for its four distinct and breathtaking seasons, and many visitors to the country often consider the Japanese autumn to be the most beautiful. As temperatures dip after the scorching summer, the colors of the leaves change into vibrant shades of orange, red, yellow, and brown. This fall foliage is a magnificent sight that has inspired artists and poets for
As the bridging country between Africa and Europe, Spain boasts a patchwork of architectural styles, from the modern to the ancient, thanks to different religious ruling powers through the centuries – but none is more impressive than the Moorish designs that dominate in the south. To help anyone heading to Europe with the hope of witnessing
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BEFORE WE GO FURTHER, you should know there are no yachts in this Croatia story. No below-deck rabble-rousing or port-side parties of the kind you’ll find in Dubrovnik or Hvar, where the rich and fabulous descend each summer. This story is about Istria, located at the opposite end of the country, where the “champagne” most
Thailand is aggressively ramping up its plans for a full reopening of its leisure destinations to international travellers. In doing so, it is set to become the only country in South East Asia to truly embrace vaccinated travellers as part of the greater multi-year economic recovery journey. Government Spokesperson Mr Thanakorn Wangboonkongchan said, “This October
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To many, Nobel Prize in Literature recipient Ernest Hemingway, author of such classics as The Sun Also Rises, A Farewell to Arms and The Old Man and the Sea, was a literary giant whose ‘iceberg theory’ proved to be a tour de force in the world of letters. However, any literature enthusiast would tell you
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At the end of a particularly busy summer, I was ready for a little rest and relaxation. Not wanting to travel too far from my home in Montreal, I began researching things to do in Quebec City, and off I went, (uncomplaining) boyfriend in tow. Our trip began with the calming movements of the train
