In 1860, French explorer Henri Mouhot stumbled across what is now known as the largest religious monument in the world: Angkor Wat. Originally constructed…
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Wildlife in Valencia
Valencia is Spain’s third-largest city after Madrid and Barcelona. Famed for its historic Old Town and its expansive beaches, Valencia also lays claim to…
Explore the Philippines underwater
One of the main tourist attractions of the Philippines is the ocean – not surprising considering the country comprises more than 7,000 islands! The…
Ten airports you must book a window seat for
Aisle or window? That’s a question I’m sure many of us are familiar with. I’m a big fan of window seats – you’ll know…
Keeping South Africa’s F1 Grand Prix history on track
Step through the doors of the Franschhoek Motor Museum and you’re stepping into one of the great stories of modern South Africa. A story…
The magnificent Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal
It was my first visit to Montréal and I know now… it won’t be my last! I spent four days (way too short) criss-crossing…
Plane views: Rio de Janeiro
I’d just spent four glorious days exploring Rio de Janeiro and it was time to say goodbye. I’d booked a flight from Rio de…
The thing with love locks
The Staalmeester drawbridge that crosses the Groenburgwal canal is one of my favourite spots in Amsterdam. I always make it a point to bring…
Impressions of Marseille
Marseille is France’s second largest city and is located on the Mediterranean coast. Blessed with a mild climate and a stunning natural harbour, Marseille…
