It’s funny how a moment of boredom can somehow become an eye-opening experience. I was sitting in a plane on my way back from…
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The mysteries of Easter Island
Easter Island, or Rapa Nui (map) as it’s called by the Polynesians, or Isla de Pascua as it’s called in Spanish, is one of…
Picture perfect Portofino
Portofino is a colourful seaside village on the Riviera Levante, located about a 2.5 hour drive from Milan. Tucked in between the surrounding hills…
Reasons to love Italy
My love affair with Italy began in the early 1990’s. I think it started the moment I had my first meal at a cozy…
Ten things to do in Penang
Penang is a turtle-shaped island located off the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, about 350km northwest of Kuala Lumpur, and is connected to the…
Whale-watching in the Azores
Nine green dots in the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean, the Azores are currently considered one of the best places for whale-watching in the…
The stunning fortified town of Peñíscola
Peñíscola is a beach town near Valencia with a stunning medieval centre built atop a rocky peninsula, complete with a lighthouse, ancient fortress, cobbletone…
Unforgettable walks in Turkey
Turkey has significantly increased in popularity as a holiday destination in the past year. That’s great news as the country has so much to…
Enchanting spots: Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, Penang, Malaysia
Penang is an island off the coast of Peninsular Malaysia and is linked to the mainland by one of the longest bridges in the…
