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Phuket Destination Guide
Words: Gary Walsh There is a yin and yang to Phuket, Thailand’s most popular beach destination. On the west coast, the endless string of gorgeous white sand beaches is swept by rhythmic waves rolling in from the Andaman Sea. In the east, the beaches are miserly, barely worthy of the name, and sometimes pushed into […]
Koh Samui Destination Guide
Words: Stu Lloyd OVERVIEW Koh Samui has grown up. No longer the backpacker backwater of the turquoise Gulf of Thailand, she’s now a sophisticated destination for a more discerning traveller. The jet set has truly arrived, and Samui spoils for choice when it comes to upscale beds, beers and buffets. There is still the opportunity, […]
Paris City Guide
Words: Keith Austin INTRODUCTION PARIS is one of the great cities of the world, arguably the greatest – a bustling 21st century capital city of 10 million people that’s managed the not-inconsiderable trick of remaining relevant, modern and beautifully, wonderfully old-fashioned. Just the name evokes images of grand streets and cosy cafes, of higgledy-piggledy, cobblestoned […]
Brisbane Travel Guide
This popular tourist destination on the coast of Moreton Bay, the Coral Sea, and the Brisbane River is a fantastic place for a holiday with all of the sandy beaches to enjoy. The temperatures stay in the 60s all year long, so the weather is always perfect although November through April are the warmest months. […]
English Midlands Destination Guide
Words: Alison Plummer Central England is the meeting place of many regions with Birmingham at its heart, surrounded by counties, towns and natural attractions, each destinations in their own right. Multi-cultural Birmingham has a young demographic with a high percentage of its population under 30, reflected in the urban arts and dining/bar culture, modern architecture […]
San Francisco City Guide
Words: Jennifer Campbell INTRO:San Francisco; the city by the bay where crooner, Tony Bennett left his heart. A sensory feast of culture and innovation, it is a city of many faces with a personality that’s difficult to pin down. Long defined by its stunning natural setting and for being at the vanguard of America’s counter-culture […]
Edinburgh City Guide
OVERVIEW If Edinburgh were a person, how would we describe her? With ancient architecture, meandering cobbled streets and rich history, Edinburgh is distinguished and beguiling. She’s highly creative, entertaining millions of visitors from around the world with Festivals showcasing the arts, performance, literature, science, music and comedy. Edinburgh is nothing but congenial, offering comfortable […]
Shanghai City Guide
by Stu Lloyd OVERVIEW Considered the most populous city in the world, Shanghai has meteorically regained its place alongside the world’s great cities such as London, Paris, and New York in the past 10 or 15 years. Amazing, considering China’s closed attitude to the West for decades after the Cultural Revolution. Perhaps it’s the entrepreneurial […]
London City Guide
by Keith Austin Ever since William the Conqueror consolidated his victory over King Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 with a hefty great castle on the banks of the River Thames, London has been at the epicentre of English life. As Samuel Johnson said in 1777: “When a man is tired of London […]
Toronto Travel Guide
by Pip Macken OVERVIEW Canada’s largest city, perched on the tip of Lake Ontario, is a medley of cultures, histories and lifestyles. Toronto’s dynamic blend of distinct neighbourhoods, vibrant downtown scene and non-stop events makes this one of Canada’s most compelling urban destinations. Traditionally known as ‘Hogtown’ and ‘Big Smoke’, the city recently acquired the […]
