A white family people carrier, an Opel Zafira to be exact, with license plates that betray its origin as Dutch, is at a standstill…
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Ten things to do in Cyprus
Cyprus is a large island located near Turkey and has an intriguing but turbulent past. Birthplace of Greek goddess Aphrodite, Cyprus has sandy beaches,…
The seductive curves of Centro Niemeyer
The Centro Niemeyer is a cultural complex in Avilés (map), one of the largest towns in the Spanish principality of Asturias, and is part…
The splendour of the Lake District
Imagine green rolling hills that stretch to the feet of massive, boulder-like mountains. In the valleys, tranquil, finger-like lakes extend for miles, their forested…
Visiting the Calci Charterhouse in Tuscany
The Calci Charterhouse is a magnificent Carthusian monastery located in Calci (map), at the foothills of the Monti Pisani (Pisan Mountains) about ten kilometers…
The best places to visit in the Cape Winelands
South Africa’s Cape Winelands is located in a stunning corner of the Western Cape province, less than an hour away from Cape Town. The…
Ten things to do in New Zealand
New Zealand is arguably one of the most beautiful countries in the world. From the tropical forests, sandy beaches and gentle rolling hills in…
Antigua: more than just beaches
Holidays don’t come much more heavenly than they do on the island of Antigua (map). Located in the West Indies, Antigua is a tropical…
A treasure trove in the forest
The origins of the famous Kröller-Müller Museum can be traced back to a course in art appreciation. In the late-19th century, the Kröller-Müller family…
