The World of Green Gables
Anne of Green Gables – most recently adapted for Netflix as ‘Anne with an E’ – may be fictional. But Green Gables is a very real place.
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Bike the Bridge
San Francisco. The city by the bay, the city of love. Possibly the most famous bridge in the world. But a great way to experience the bridge is not to drive across it – but cycle. Plus you get to visit Sausalito, and return back on a ferry. What’s not to love! And I’m not…
In the Shadow of the Volcano
Pompeii is one of the most visited sites in Italy. But a few stops back along the line towards Naples is the other town destroyed by the Vesuvius cataclysm, Herculaneum.
Bavaria at Its Most Beautiful
If there is one place that captures the very essence of the Bavarian Alps, it is Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Nestled beneath Germany’s highest mountain, the mighty Zugspitze, this charming town combines breathtaking alpine scenery with centuries of history, traditional architecture and outdoor adventure.
Travel to the End of the World
For many, the Algarve is beautiful beaches; sun, sea and probably Sangria. But just along the coast from the Algarve hotspots is a unique site in Europe. And for centuries it was literally the end of the known world.
A Colourful Underground Adventure
If you’ve ever seen photos of Yangshuo, China, you’ve undoubtedly seen the iconic, mist-shrouded karst mountains rising vertically out of the Li and Yulong rivers. It looks exactly like a traditional Chinese watercolor painting come to life. But what many travelers don’t realize is that these mountains are just as spectacular on the inside as…
The Titanic Legacy
Everyone knows the tragic history of the sinking of the Titanic. But few know of the indelible connection with Canada’s east coast.
It’s a small world
Victoria is the state capital of British Columbia, on Vancouver Island. But among all the stately Victorian buildings is a surprise. Literally a small surprise. Tucked away underneath the giant – and rather upmarket – Empress Hotel, is Miniature World. Established in 1971, this remarkable museum has been delighting visitors for over 50 years with…
Hanoi’s hidden citadel
It’s not actually hidden, of course – but for some reason the Hanoi Citadel seems to have been missed out of many of the tourist itineraries. It’s one of Vietnam’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites and one of Vietnam’s most historically significant landmarks, and officially known as the Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long. It served as the…
The Garden on the Ramparts
Most visitors to Prague’s famous and beautiful castle enjoy the historic building and its links to Prague’s rich past. But most visitors don’t notice the gardens beneath the southern ramparts of the castle – and yet they’re missing one of Prague’s best kept secrets – a haven of peace and beauty in the midst of the busy city.
