Middelburg is one of The Netherlands’ most beautiful historic cities. As the capital of Zeeland, it has long been shaped by the sea. Wealthy…
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Stepping into a medieval fairytale in Gradara
As I approached Gradara, its imposing castle rose above the surrounding hills like something straight out of a fairytale. Encircled by perfectly preserved medieval…
The splendour of Sanssouci
The Sanssouci Palaces and Parks in Potsdam, Germany, represent one of Europe’s finest royal landscapes. Often described as the “Prussian Versailles”, this UNESCO World…
A walking tour of medieval Erfurt
There’s something magical about arriving in Erfurt. Perhaps it’s the sight of church spires rising above a sea of terracotta rooftops, or the way…
My stay in the sky at Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
The Merdeka 118 tower in Kuala Lumpur is, at 678.9m (2,227ft), the world’s second-tallest building in the world, after Dubai’s Burj Khalifa. At that…
A rail trip through northern Germany: from Hanseatic towns to Prussian palaces
Northern Germany is one of my favourite regions of the country to explore. While Hamburg and Bremen tend to steal the spotlight, there is…
Discovering the delights of Ipoh
Ipoh is the capital of the state of Perak, Malaysia, roughly a 2.5 hour drive north of Kuala Lumpur. Over the years, Ipoh has…
Exploring Würzburg, the Baroque jewel of Franconia
Würzburg is a university city in the region of Franconia in southern Germany. Nestled on the banks of the Main River, Würzburg is one…
Plane views: tulip fields of Holland
The tulip fields of Holland are a spectacular sight every spring. The most popular growing areas are in the provinces of North and South…
