Ask any Globetrotter planning their Brazil tour to name the top symbols of Rio de Janeiro, and you can be almost certain the list will include Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Ipanema and Copacabana beaches, and perhaps most importantly, Carnival!…
See what to expect when you travel on a New Zealand vacation and visit the glaciers of the West Coast. No New Zealand vacation to the South Island is complete without two or three days exploring the West Coast. Stretching…
I was in Berlin’s cavernous German Historical Museum when it happened. Staring down a vast hall of artifacts and comprehensive information from Charlemagne to Merkel. I was almost two weeks into a Central Europe vacation. I had explored the chilling…
Australia is a country packed with experiences unlike any other, as well as unique animals and landscapes. But if you really want to go beyond the ordinary on your Australia vacation, consider one of these peerless encounters with its wilder…
Set on the emerald west coast of the island of Palawan is El Nido. More than a tropical paradise, El Nido is almost totally unspoiled, with its wonderful beaches, clear waters, and stunning cliffs – making it one of the…
Many moons ago in the history of travel (we’re talking the 16-1800s here), the moneyed young gentry of Europe, particularly England, would embark on a journey to absorb the very best the continent had to offer in art, history, culture…
They’re great to live in, but would you want to visit? The phrase “most liveable city” pops up in headlines several times a year as numerous agencies including The Economist, EIU, and Mercer all announce their favourites. While totally subjective,…
As our thoughts and solidarity go out to the people of Berlin, remember the best way to honour the victims of the Christmas markets truck attack – refuse to be afraid. This month I embarked on a trip to Paris,…
Collect your keys and taste the best of local life in New Zealand, Australia, and the Cook Islands – and make it an authentic South Pacific vacation! Let’s be honest. Many of us travel, hoping to get off the tourist…
A great Islands of Tahiti vacation is so much more than just flying to a beautiful island and checking into an overwater bungalow (though that’s a good start). Even though The Islands of Tahiti has become synonymous with “tropical paradise,”…
Taking advantage of Denmark’s long June days, I broke up a summer book tour with a few days in Copenhagen… all while being on crutches! Although a full week would’ve been ideal, Copenhagen makes a wonderful stopover destination for any…
Located at the crossroads of Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan are two destinations that embrace their spirituality, natural assets, and culture – even in the shadow of rising corporate influence. A world finance leader, Hong Kong has become the world’s…
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