For a tiny country, a Luxembourg vacation offers quite a rich blend of culture to be found on your trip to Europe. Officially, Luxembourg is called the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and is headed by the Grand Duke Henri. (Interestingly, it is the only remaining grand duchy.) It is sandwiched between Belgium to the west and […]
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Lima Will Surprise You on Peru Tours
You may think you know what to expect when you first touch down in Lima, but it’ll only take a few hours for the Peruvian capital to challenge your assumptions. Lima is a surprising city. Most Peru tours start in Lima, where travellers connect onwards to Cusco to explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas, […]
Exceptional Scenery, Culture, and Charm Can Be Found on a Slovenia Vacation
Consider a Slovenia vacation on your next trip to Europe. Originally part of the old Yugoslavia, Slovenia has emerged as a first-class travel destination and has been compared to Austria, with which it not only shares a border but also has comparable attractive features. Ljubljana My first port-of-call in Slovenia was the capital, Ljubljana (pronounced […]
A Trip to Macau Offers a Wonderful Mixture of Asian and European Delights
Should you happen to be visiting Hong Kong, you should consider a side trip to Macau. There are similarities between the two places but there are also many contrasts. Just as Hong Kong, in 1999, became a Special Administration Region of the People’s Republic of China, so did Macau. Prior to that, it was, for […]
Moscow and St. Petersburg: Two Splendid Cities to Explore on a Russia Vacation
Moscow and St. Petersburg have survived revolutions, world wars, and economic changes, but their appeal is enduring. On a Russia vacation, both cities are outstanding treasure troves to be opened and enjoyed. I first visited what was then the Soviet Union in the 1970s, and although many aspects of both cities were drab and colourless, […]
History Comes Alive in Normandy, on a Trip to France
Paris is one of the best cities in the world, but you’re shortchanging yourself if you only stay within its borders on a trip to France. To experience the full flavour of the country, look beyond the capital city. In particular, head north to the shores of Normandy, where world history comes alive with every […]
Guatemala Unmasked: The Centrepiece of Central America Tours
Harbouring lush jungles, a turbulent history, and the remnants of one of the world’s most advanced civilizations, a visit to Guatemala on Central America tours is one you can’t afford not to take during your lifetime. Antigua Guatemala This UNESCO World Heritage-listed city is Guatemala’s most visited, conveniently located less than 45 minutes from Guatemala […]
10 Magnificent Churches to See on a European Vacation
When I was travelling through Eastern Europe with my wife (then girlfriend), we’d comment on how our trip could be mistaken for a pilgrimage due to all the churches we were visiting. Every day brought with it some new medieval cathedral to explore or some treasure of the Renaissance that took decades to build. Even […]
Discover Many Hidden Wonders on New Zealand Tours
New Zealand is a magical place. From the islands of the Bay of Plenty to the bubbling mud pools of Rotorua to the majesty of Fox Glacier and iconic Milford Sound, this South Pacific nation has a lot of wonders to behold. However, there are some remarkable sights that get short shrift when discussing the […]
Discover the Charms of Gothenburg on a Swedish Vacation
Gothenburg is rarely the first place people visit on a Swedish vacation; that’d be the capital Stockholm. This makes Gothenburg, Sweden’s second-largest city, somewhat off the beaten track. But it’s by no means a backwater. A gorgeous city with a vibrant port heritage, Gothenburg is a wonderful place to live, work, and travel to. Don’t […]
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