Melaka (or ‘Malacca’) is a state with a capital city of the same name situated about a two-hour drive south of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia….
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The diversity of Canada in photos
Canada, the second largest country in the world, is a land of great diversity; from the icy emptiness of the Arctic north to the…
The magic of Bologna in photos
It’s no secret that Bologna, the capital of the Italian region of Emilia Romagna, is one of my favourite cities in Europe. There’s just…
A passion for Lambrusco
Travel is an endless source of inspiration (and wisdom) and I find nothing more inspiring than meeting people during my travels who are so…
Asia on my mind
Asia is the world’s largest continent and home to more than 60% of the world’s population. It’s a continent of incredible contrasts; from the…
Ten places in Armenia you should not miss
Armenia (map) is an ancient country situated at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, between the Black Sea and Caspian Sea. This small country…
Impressions of Strasbourg
Strasbourg (map) is the capital and the largest city of Alsace, a region in northeastern France bordering Germany. This historic city is home to…
The wondrous caves of Nerja
There are caves and there are CAVES… the ones that make you gape in awe and fill you with an immense sense of wonder….
The magic of Phinda
We’d just passed the main gates of the &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve when we spotted something moving stealthily through the tall grasses. Someone…
