Completely landlocked by Italy and located in the Apennine Mountains, it’s not surprising most people don’t know where the Most Serene Republic of San Marino is. The third smallest state in Europe, after the Vatican City and Monaco, San Marino is the world’s oldest republic, having been founded in 301 by a Christian stonemason fleeing religious persecution. more…
Because of the archaeological and natural riches of the area, Antalya is also known as the Turkish Riviera. The sun, sea, nature and history combine to form a very popular resort, highlighted by some of the cleanest beaches in the Mediterranean. The 630km shoreline of the province is liberally scattered with ancient cities, harbours, memorial tombs and beaches, secluded coves and lush forests, many of which are easily accessible from the city. more…
Bordeaux traces its origins to Roman times, when a settlement was founded on the Rive Gauche (left bank) of the River Garonne. The site chosen was on a bend of the river, which formed a crescent-shaped harbour, known as Port de la Lune. more…
Lively, lascivious Amsterdam has a unique atmosphere that belies the caricature of the dour Dutch. more…
The waterside city of Copenhagen is packed with old-world fairytale charm alongside some of the world’s most avante garde architecture. It is a vibrant, modern city with a long and fascinating history, having been the capital of Denmark for close on 600 years and home to the oldest resident monarchy in the world. more…
Cappadocia occupies the centre of Turkey, the region between the Black Sea in the north and the Taurus Mountains, between the capital Ankara and the city of Malatya to the east. more…
HOKKAIDO : When people talk about skiing powder in Japan, they invariably think Hokkaido, or Niseko, to be more specific. Yet the Big Island is filled with ski resorts, including Sapporo Kokusai Ski Area, just south of Hokkaido’s capital city of Sapporo. “Kokusai” attracts a trendy, urban crowd, but also gets great snow. more…
The Czech Republic’s capital and international showpiece, Prague is one of the most popular destinations in Eastern Europe. more…
Verbier is a picturesque Swiss ski resort nestled on a vast plateau almost 5,000 ft (1,524m) above the valley floor and surrounded by majestic snow-covered mountains. more…
One of the world’s more exotic destinations, Fiji is a tropical paradise in the South Pacific, made up of 322 islands nearly two thousand miles (3,219km) east of Australia. more…
