Amsterdam Guide

Known as the 'Venice of the North', Amsterdam is a city built on a cobweb of canals that boasts one of the most picturesque settings in the world. True, it...

Athens Guide

For those who haven't been there before, it's hard not to envisage images of ancient sites and temples when thinking of Athens. But since a certain sporting event was held...

Auckland Guide

Enjoying a spectacular location between Waitemata and Manukau Harbours, and surrounded by and built on fifty extinct volcanoes, Auckland is New Zealand's largest city and the gateway to the country's...

Bangkok Guide

Bangkok is a melting pot of nationalities. It's hard to think of a city anywhere else in the world where so many travellers lay their hat at the one time....

Barcelona Guide

Ever since the Olympic Games were held in Barcelona in 1992, it has enjoyed a new lease of life. Since those games people have really begun to notice the Catalonian...

Barcelona Guide

Ever since the Olympic Games were held in Barcelona in 1992, it has enjoyed a new lease of life. Since those games people have really begun to notice the Catalonian...

Beijing Guide

China's economical, political and commercial centre is a big, brash, busy city. It is different to many other Asian cities in that tourism doesn't overrun its heart and soul. It...

Belfast Guide

Belfast, capital of Northern Ireland, is a city quickly emerging itself as a popular European city break destination. After 30 years of political strife, a sense of optimism is...

Berlin Guide

While it was synonymous with a divided Germany for so many years in the past, Berlin now symbolises the unification of the country. Today the German Parliament sits here to...

Boston Guide

Steeped in history and small enough to explore in a day, Boston is one of America's most charming cities. This is the city that spawned America's first public park, its...

Bratislava Guide

A small city with a bubbly personality, Bratislava is one of the most attractive and welcoming cities to be found along the Danube. Each year it attracts huge numbers of...

Bruges Guide

Thanks to its enchanting squares, medieval buildings and cobweb of canals, Bruges is like something out of a fairytale. Unsurprisingly, it is Belgium's most popular tourist destination. This is a...

Brussels Guide

Think of a city and you normally associate it with something. Think of Venice and images of canals flow into your head; imagine Paris and visions of the Eiffel Tower...

Budapest Guide

Budapest is a city that still bears the scars of communism but one that is constantly developing into one of the world's greatest capitals. Split in two by the grand...

Christchurch Guide

Smaller, quainter, and a lot more English than other cities around New Zealand, Christchurch is the undisputed capital of New Zealand's South Island. This city is home to one of...

Cologne Guide

The Gothic Kölner Dom Cathedral towers over Cologne, a city found in the west of Germany along the banks of the River Rhine. Home to around a million people, Cologne...

Copenhagen Guide

Copenhagen, the largest city and capital of Denmark, is hugely popular with visitors thanks to a mix of modern attractions and old school charm. From the Little Mermaid to the...

Cork Guide

Cork's vibrant nightlife is only one of the many reasons to visit, but it does give you a great chance to rub shoulders with the locals, who can often be...

Dublin Guide

Birthplace to many of the world's most popular musicians, writers and singers, Dublin is a city perfect for a break at any time of the year and has something for...

Dublin Guide

Birthplace to many of the world's most popular musicians, writers and singers, Dublin is a city perfect for a break at any time of the year and has something for...

Dubrovnik Guide

Known as the 'Pearl of the Adriatic', Dubrovnik is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. As you walk down the old town's main, marbled thoroughfare 'Placa', there's...

Edinburgh Guide

Edinburgh is a city which you will warm to straight away. Walking down Princes Street, the city's main thoroughfare, Edinburgh Castle hangs proudly over the Scottish capital reminding the locals...

Florence Guide

Surrounded by the Tuscan Apennines and located on the River Arno, Florence is a classic Italian city. Thanks to an abundance of bustling squares, it is arguably the best of...

Frankfurt Guide

First stop in Europe for thousands of intrepid travellers day after day, Frankfurt-am-Main (as it is officially known) is best-known for its position as the financial capital of the superpower...

Galway Guide

Considered by many to be the Cultural Capital of Ireland, Galway is the place to visit to experience Irish culture at its best. The city is on the verge of...

Glasgow Guide

Entertaining and welcoming, Glasgow is a great choice for a weekend break or a longer visit. Situated on the River Clyde, it is the biggest city in Scotland and the...

Glasgow Guide

Entertaining and welcoming, Glasgow is a great choice for a weekend break or a longer visit. Situated on the River Clyde, it is the biggest city in Scotland and the...

Granada Guide

Nestled close to the towering Sierra Nevada, and overlooked by the Alhambra, one of the world's most famous Moorish palaces, Granada in the Spanish region of Andalucia is unique in...

Hong Kong Guide

Enjoying a spectacular waterside setting, and home to one of the world's most famous skylines, Hong Kong is one of the most vibrant, dazzling, and electric (literally) cities in the...

Hong Kong Guide

Enjoying a spectacular waterside setting, and home to one of the world's most famous skylines, Hong Kong is one of the most vibrant, dazzling, and electric (literally) cities in the...

Interlaken Guide

Buried deep in the Swiss Alps, and nestled neatly in between two lakes, Interlaken is a tale of two cities. First there's Interlaken in the winter, quieter than the summer...

Krakow Guide

Remarkably unscathed during both World Wars, and extremely pleasing on the eye, it's no wonder that Krakow is Poland's most visited city. The Polish capital until 1596, the cobbled squares,...

Krakow Guide

Remarkably unscathed during both World Wars, and extremely pleasing on the eye, it's no wonder that Krakow is Poland's most visited city. The Polish capital until 1596, the cobbled squares,...

Kuala Lumpur Guide

Kuala Lumpur has all the trademarks of a South-East Asian capital. The shopping is cheap, the weather is hot, the traffic is chaotic and the food and drink is plentiful....

Las Vegas Guide

There's no other place on earth like Las Vegas. It's that simple. Billed as 'Disneyland for adults', this is where boisterous bachelor parties, sun-kissed holidaymakers, high-rolling gamblers and many other...

Lisbon Guide

Built on seven hills, Lisbon is quickly becoming one of Europe's most popular capitals. Small enough to explore in a day but with enough going on to keep you here...

London Guide

Covering over 600 square miles, London is by far Europe's largest city. But don't let this put you off - many of its most famous landmarks are within walking distance...

London Guide

Covering over 600 square miles, London is by far Europe's largest city. But don't let this put you off - many of its most famous landmarks are within walking distance...

Los Angeles Guide

Loved and loathed in equal measures, Los Angeles is a sprawling metropolis and one of the most diverse cities in the world. Over a few days one can experience the...

Los Angeles Guide

Loved and loathed in equal measures, Los Angeles is a sprawling metropolis and one of the most diverse cities in the world. Over a few days one can experience the...

Madrid Guide

Located right in the centre of Spain, Madrid is a city that will suit those who like to rise early and see as much as they can in a day...

Malaga Guide

Ideally located beside the Mediterranean, Malaga is a sun seeker's paradise, and beautiful beaches stretch down along its coast. But this city, which has a population of almost 600,000, has...

Manchester Guide

Widely regarded the North of England's capital, Manchester is one of Britain's most visited cities. And it's not hard to see why. Not only does Manchester boast an incredibly rich...

Melbourne Guide

Rivalling Sydney as Australia's number one city, Melbourne is famously the country's most European city. Capital of Victoria, here you will find some of Australia's coolest bars, restaurants and cafés....

Milan Guide

Slick, sleek and uber-cool, Milan is one of the most stylish cities in the world. Lavish designer stores abound endless streets while just as lavish bags loaded with the latest...

Munich Guide

Nobody likes to harp on about the stereotypes attached to a city when describing it, but it's hard not to when talking about Munich. The Bavarian capital is birthplace of...

Naples Guide

Naples is like an amalgamation of various Italian cities - it has the attitude of Milan, the sights of Rome, the passion of Venice and the culinary delights of Florence....

New York Guide

New York is just like it is in the movies. Horns whine constantly from yellow cabs, hot dog vendors adorn every street corner and fading wisps of steam can be...

Nice Guide

Capital of France's illustrious Côte d'Azur, Nice is, if you'll pardon the expression, nice. The city's best known strip, Promenade des Anglais, boasts amazing views of the city and overlooks...

Oslo Guide

Fjords and forestry - these are the first things you're bound to notice on your arrival in this Scandinavian gem but you'll soon find that Oslo has a lot more...

Paris Guide

One of the first things you notice when you walk around Paris is this: the French capital is just as you imagine it. Parisians lounge outside cafés drinking coffee, budding...

Paris Guide

One of the first things you notice when you walk around Paris is this: the French capital is just as you imagine it. Parisians lounge outside cafés drinking coffee, budding...

Perth Guide

Western Australia's key city is famous for many reasons. It's the state's capital, it's the gateway to Australia's breathtaking west coast, and it's the most remote city in the world....

Pisa Guide

Best-known as the home of the Leaning Tower, Pisa presents you with a clear impression of green shutters and bustling piazzas, along with its more iconic sights. No visit to...

Porto Guide

Famous for its six impressive bridges and medieval old town, Porto is home to hilly streets, leafy parks, golden beaches and friendly natives. Situated along the Douro River, this is...

Prague Guide

It's a tired cliché when it comes to many cities around the world, but Prague really is an enchanting mix of the old and the new. The Nové Mesto (New...

Riga Guide

A city of spires, churches, museums and one of the most vibrant social scenes in the Baltic, Riga is Latvia's capital city. Straddling the Daugava River, it is home over...

Rome Guide

There aren't many cities in the world like Roma. No matter which way you turn you set your eyes on imposing monuments, dramatic statues or lavish fountains. Walking around the...

Salzburg Guide

Straddling the River Salzach, Salzburg is surrounded by a backdrop of green hills. It's an incredibly pretty city, famous for being the birthplace of Mozart. The Old Town is filled...

San Francisco Guide

It's seldom you hear a bad word about San Francisco. There's good reason for that. One of America's smaller cities, the list of things to do and see in...

San Sebastian Guide

Beautiful beaches are the hallmark of San Sebastian, a hidden gem in the Basque region of Northern Spain. Bookended by Monte Urgull and Monte Igueldo, the shell-shaped Bahía de la...

Seville Guide

When people discuss what Spanish city you get to experience the 'real' Spain, where the streets are deserted during siesta time, Flamenco music rings through the streets at night and...

Singapore Guide

A city, island and country, Singapore has a reputation for different things. Some consider it the most important financial centre in South-East Asia, while others think of it as a...

Stockholm Guide

Built on 14 distinguishable islands, Stockholm is one of the few capitals in the world that affords visitors the opportunity to go island-hopping on a short break. Each of the...

Sydney Guide

While it isn't the capital, Sydney is by far the largest and most extravagant of all of Australia's cities. It has a population of four million people, busy streets, and...

Tokyo Guide

It's hard to think of a city as fascinating as Tokyo. And calling it a 'city' doesn't do it justice. This is a metropolis that encompasses a collection of mini-cities,...

Valencia Guide

Basking in over 300 days of glorious sunshine every year, Valencia is a city that boasts more than just one of Europe's most enviable climates. This city on Spain's Costa...

Venice Guide

It's a phrase used all too loosely when describing so many cities around the world, but there really is nowhere else on earth like Venice. Built on 117 small islands,...

Vienna Guide

Vienna is a city full of surprises. For every breathtaking building you expect to see, there are another two beside it that you don't. Due to its passionate relationship with...

Warsaw Guide

Warsaw, the capital of Poland and the country's largest city, straddles the Vistula River and is home to over 1.7 million people. The city is divided into a number of...

Zurich Guide

Switzerland's largest city Zürich finds itself ideally situated in a picturesque alpine setting. The Limmat River runs through the city centre into the breathtaking expanse of Lake Zürich. As well...

Adelaide Guide

Adelaide, the capital of South Australia was founded in 1836 with the reading of a proclamation under a gum tree at Glenelg. Incidentally, the gum tree is allegedly still...

Airlie Beach Guide

Nestled between the mountains of Conway National Park and the waters of the Coral Sea, Airlie Beach was part of the region first explored by the world renowned Captain Cook...

Alice Springs Guide

Located right in the heart of the Red Centre, the town is located approximately two and a half hours by air from all the major cities in the country ...

Amsterdam Guide

It’s very hard not to envisage images of hazy cafés and scantily clad women moving provocatively in red-lit windows when thinking of Amsterdam. Travellers the world over return from Mother...

Antwerp Guide

From cobblestones to contemporary fashions, Antwerp has a great selection of sights and sounds for you to enjoy during your stay. Add to that a wide choice of restaurants and...

Athens Guide

Along with Rome, Athens has the best documented history in Europe. Where Rome was home to the emperors, Athens was home to the Gods. Due to the number of ancient...

Auckland Guide

The fertile isthmus, upon which Auckland is located, was initially inhabited and farmed by the Ngati Whuata tribe some 800 years ago. The white, sandy beaches of the Waitemata...

Bali Guide

Home to pristine beaches, dense jungle, beautiful temples, great shopping opportunities and a host of culinary delights, Bali is a mesmerising place. In recent years, this island has suffered through...

Bangkok Guide

Just over four hundred years ago, the city of Bangkok was little more than a village consisting of a few houses on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. ...

Barcelona Guide

1992 was a good year for Barcelona. This was the year the Olympic Games were held in the Catalonian capital, thus drawing millions of people from all over the world...

Beijing Guide

Beijing has been the capital of the People’s Republic of China since it was founded back in 1949. Before this, however, it had also served as the capital through...

Belfast Guide

With a population of approximately 300,000 people, Belfast is a city steadily reaffirming its status as one of the top destinations with travellers. The troubles which plagued it for over...

Berlin Guide

Seldom missed by those travelling to Germany, and frequently returned to by those who have been there before, Berlin is one of Europe’s electric, historical and sprawling cities. Home to...

Bled Guide

Bled is the jewel in Slovenia’s crown, and a very popular tourist destination. Its pristine lake, imposing medieval castle and picturesque mountain backdrop make it a favourite with visitors to...

Bogota Guide

Bogota’s history goes back as far as 1538 when it was founded by the Spanish conquistador, Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada and named Santa Fe de Bogotá. After it...

Bohinj Guide

Bohinj is around 26 kilometres from Bled. Located inside Triglav National Park, this alpine valley is also part of the Julian Alps. Formed around the glacial Lake Bohinj, the area...

Bombay Guide

Known as Bombay until 1996, Mumbai is a city of stark contrasts. The country’s financial centre, over 40% of its population live in slums. All of this somehow...

Bordeaux Guide

Located in the south-western part of France, Bordeaux sits on the Garonne River, close to the Atlantic Ocean. It is the capital of France’s Aquitaine Region. Bordeaux covers an area...

Boston Guide

The gateway to New England, Boston is one of the oldest cities in the US. Originally founded in the early 1620’s, its most famous nickname is the ‘Cradle of...

Bratislava Guide

Visitors to the Slovak capital are as diverse as the city itself. Some come here to sample all that the city’s famed historical centre has to offer, while others are...

Brisbane Guide

Brisbane is the capital city of Queensland and is situated about half way up the east coast of Australia. The presence of the Gold Coast in the south and...

Broome Guide

Located at the northern tip of Western Australia, Broome’s early development was due almost entirely to its pearling industry. Today, the industry is still very much part of the...

Bruges Guide

Thanks to its enchanting squares, medieval buildings and cobweb of canals, Bruges is like something out of a fairytale. Unsurprisingly, it is Belgium’s most popular tourist destination.
Dating back...

Brussels Guide

For anyone who has never been to Brussels before, the first time visit usually offers a pleasant surprise. Because, despite all the less than favourable comments which you may...

Bucharest Guide

Known at one time as the Paris of the East, Bucharest is Romania’s largest city and its capital. It is a city full of busy streets, amazing architecture and one...

Budapest Guide

Built on the River Danube and divided into two distinct sides, Budapest is a city that still bears the scars of communism but one that is constantly developing into one...

Buenos Aires Guide

Buenos Aires is a great metropolis with eleven million inhabitants and one of the largest in the world. It is also the most elegant and busiest city in South America...

Byron Bay Guide

Home to sufers and those who enjoy the alternative lifestyle, Byron Bay is also home to both hippies backpackers. With numerous beaches, national parks, and one of the country’s...

Cairns Guide

Thanks to the presence of an international airport just a few kilometres outside the city centre, Cairns has established itself as the capital of the far north and one of...

Cairo Guide

Even though when most people think of Cairo they think of ancient civilizations and pyramids, much of Cairo is actually quite modern with wide streets. The River Nile runs...

Canberra Guide

Aborigines, and the Ngunnawal tribe in particular, have inhabited the Canberra region for approximately twenty thousand years and the city itself has been home to European settlers since the early...

Cancun Guide

Known for its crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches, Cancun is located on the Caribbean Coast, and is part of the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. Outdoor activities aplenty, top...

Cape Town Guide

Considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world with its scenic backdrop of Table Mountain, the Mother City is South Africas oldest settlement.
Situated along the Cape...

Chicago Guide

Chicago is the USA’s third largest city and has all the characteristics of an American metropolis – a bustling day to day atmosphere, instantly recognisable skyline and huge population. In...

Christchurch Guide

It is not without good cause that Christchurch is described as the most English of New Zealand cities. Punts can be often found gliding down the still Avon River,...

Cologne Guide

The Gothic Dom Cathedral towers over Cologne, a city found in the west of Germany along the banks of the River Rhine. Home to around a million people, Cologne boasts...

Copenhagen Guide

Copenhagen, or København as it is known in Danish, is Denmark's largest and capital city. It's located beside the sea, in the Zealand Island area of Denmark. Around 1.7 million...

Cork Guide

In Cork city centre, the action is generally centered around St. Patrick’s Street. This shopping area is popular with visitors and locals, and can get very busy, especially at weekends....

Dallas Guide

There’s more to Dallas than just the infamous ‘grassy knoll’. This city has a lot to offer visitors with many interesting attractions and a vibrant nightlife.
Dallas is both the...

Darwin Guide

Darwin is the capital of Australia’s Northern Territory and has a population of about forty thousand people. Among the forty thousand residents are between forty-five and sixty different ethnic groups...

Dresden Guide

Historically, Dresden was famed for its beautiful art and architecture, so much so that it was referred to as ‘The Florence of the Elbe’. However, following the Allied bombing of...

Dublin Guide

Dublin is a charming city with welcoming people and a laid back culture. It's also a young city – approximately half of the one and a half million people that...

Dubrovnik Guide

Undoubtedly the most popular destination in the whole of Croatia, the number of tourists setting foot on Dubrovnik’s tiled floors has been steadily increasing over the last five years. Now...

Durban Guide

This city is a mecca for surfers due to the long surf beach which runs alongside the city. Initially it was only white tourists who travelled here during the...

Dusseldorf Guide

This north-west German city has fought back against many disasters, such as the Thirty Years War and WWII to still maintain its charm and character. And even though after so...

Edinburgh Guide

Overlooked by an imposing castle, Edinburgh is a city which you will warm to straight away. Split into the Old Town and the New Town by Princes Street, the former...

Exmouth Guide

A natural paradise on Australia’s west coast, Exmouth is located over 1,200 kilometres north of Perth. That’s around a two-day drive. It’s a small town with a permanent population of...

Florence Guide

Birthplace of the Renaissance and located on the River Arno, Florence, or Firenze as it is known in the native language, is a true, classic Italian city. Built around Il...

Frankfurt Guide

Germany’s fifth largest city in the county of Hesse is Germany’s financial, commercial, industrial and media capital and resembles an American city more than a European one thanks to its...

Galway Guide

Galway is Europe’s most westerly city and is also its fastest growing urban centre with a population of almost sixty thousand people - large by Irish standards. Widely known in...

Glasgow Guide

Glasgow is the biggest city in Scotland and the third biggest city in the UK. Glasgow has a rich and interesting history, from the wealth of the 19th century to...

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Hawaii Guide

Hawaii, the fiftieth US state, is the most remote island chain on the planet. Made up of over one hundred and twenty islands, reefs and shoals, only seven of...

Hervey Bay Guide

Consisting of five suburbs, this town four hours drive north of Brisbane is one of Queensland’s largest. Its two major draw cards are Fraser Island (the majority of ferries...

Ho Chi Minh Guide

Situated in the southern region of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, or Saigon, or HCMC (take your pick!) is Vietnam’s largest city and is the economical and commercial centre of...

Interlaken Guide

Legend tells us that God sent an angel to adorn the earth but as he reached Interlaken he had used up almost his trimmings in other areas. He felt...

Istanbul Guide

The former capital of three empires – Byzantine, Ottoman and Roman – today Istanbul combines the preservation of its past with looking forward to its modern future. Standing on the...

Johannesburg Guide

Johannesburg was born as a mining camp back in 1886 when an unemployed local miner discovered the first gold deposits in the South African province of Gauteng or the ‘Place...

Kaikoura Guide

Found on the east coast of New Zealand’s south island, this small village is popular with travellers due to it’s various wonders and attractions. First of all there is...

Kathmandu Guide

Kathmandu is the centre of everything in Nepal – tourism, restaurants, hotels and, as it is where the majority of tourists travel to, it is the gateway to the Himalayas....

Krakow Guide

While the rest of the country was being blasted during WWII, Krakow emerged from the war largely unscathed. As a result the city is now home to a unique...

Kuala Lumpur Guide

Walking around Kuala Lumpur it soon becomes evident that this city is a fusion of old and new. The world’s second tallest building is here standing at 1,483 feet tall...

La Paz Guide

Officially known as La Paz de Ayacucho, Bolivia’s biggest city isn’t the official capital (which is Sucre), instead the ‘administrative’ capital. This makes it the highest capital in the world...

Las Vegas Guide

While the city may now be overrun with casinos, hotels and garish neon signs, it does have a past which wasn’t quite so cheap and colourful. Las Vegas is...

Lima Guide

As it is the gateway to Machu Picchu, and it commands vistas of the Pacific Ocean on one side and the Andes on the other, Lima is one of the...

Lisbon Guide

With a population of just under 700,000, Lisbon is a pretty small capital but is big on culture and things to do. Situated on the River Tagus, an earthquake...

Liverpool Guide

Liverpool in the north of England is famous for the Beatles, the British Grand National and two of the country’s biggest football clubs. Running along the banks of the...

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London Guide

With a population of over seven and a half million, and covering approximately 650 square miles, London is one of Europe's largest cities. Ethnically, it's also Europe's most diverse metropolis:...

Los Angeles Guide

Although it is quite difficult to imagine when you look at the city today, Los Angeles started out as a farming settlement which was established by the Spanish back in...

Madrid Guide

Home to traditional tapas bars, classic museums, a nightlife which never seems to end and the world’s most successful football club, Madrid is one of the great European capitals. Chosen...

Magnetic Island Guide

Situated just eight kilometres from Townsville, Queensland’s northern capital, Magnetic Island is so far removed from the mainland that you would be forgiven for thinking you had lost your mind...

Malaga Guide

Bidding to be the European capital of culture in 2016, Malaga is an interesting mixture of sun, sea, sand, attractions and nightlife.
This city is the second biggest in Andalusia...

Manchester Guide

Often referred to as the North of England's capital, Manchester is one of the country's most visited cities. And it's not hard to see why. Not only does Manchester boast...

Manila Guide

While most people don’t spend very long in Manila during their stay in the Philippines, it certainly shouldn’t be bypassed as it does have a great deal to offer its...

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Melbourne Guide

Melbourne is Australia's second largest city with a population of around three million, about half a million less than Sydney. It experienced its greatest period of development during the reign...

Mexico City Guide

The site where Mexico City stands today has been inhabited for over 20,000 years making it the longest continuously inhabited city in the western hemisphere. The Aztecs arrived in the...

Miami Guide

Miami’s position as a major US tourist resort didn’t really come about until 1884 when an English couple, Charles and Iabella Peacock, opened their first hotel. But, while they...

Milan Guide

With a population of approximately 1.3 million people, Milan is steeped in history but in recent times has become both the economic and fashion capital of Italy. This is...

Mission Beach Guide

The area where you will find Mission Beach today was first explored by Edmund Kennedy who landed there in 1848. The region, however, takes its name from the Aboriginal...

Moscow Guide

Once-empty shops have become expensive restaurants, designer boutiques and 24-hour convenience stores. Nightlife, which used to be restricted to cheesy singers at bad restaurants, has exploded into one of the...

Mumbai Guide

Known as Bombay until 1996, Mumbai is a city of stark contrasts. The country’s financial centre, over 40% of its population live in slums. All of this somehow...

Munich Guide

Having become one of the most modern cities in post-war Germany, Munich was founded by Henry the Lion, Duke of Saxony and Bavaria in 1158, although the first settlers were...

Naples Guide

Capital of Campania, Naples is like an amalgamation of various Italian cities – it has the attitude of Milan, the sights of Rome, the passion of Venice and the culinary...

New Orleans Guide

New Orleans is one of America’s most famous cities. Its nightlife is legendary, it attracts thousands of visitors annually for the Mardi Gras festival, it is the birthplace of jazz...

New York Guide

Arriving in New York City for the first time is a very surreal experience. This is the world’s most famous city which is largely due to the number of films...

Newcastle Guide

Newcastle is the capital of England’s northeast and home to the ‘Geordie’. Famous for coal mining, it enjoys many other industries such as shipbuilding and steel making. One...

Nice Guide

Capital of the French Riviera, Nice is the fifth largest city in France. Due to its location on the south coast, it is a haven for sun worshippers. ...

Noosa Guide

Situated on Australia’s Sunshine Coast, just north of Brisbane, is Noosa. This town, which incorporates three separate areas (Noosa Heads, Noosa Junction and Noosaville), has a reputation as the...

Oslo Guide

Oslo is no stranger to striking scenery, surrounded as it is by fjords and forestry. However, this popular Scandinavian destination has a lot more going for it than just a...

Paris Guide

There is one thing that strikes you the minute you begin to wander around the streets of the French capital – the Parisians are a very passionate race. From the...

Perth Guide

Welcome to Perth…the city with lights, sun and surf. With silver skyscrapers glinting in the sun, a remarkably blue sky, energetic outdoorsy vibrancy, and the sparkling Indian Ocean and glorious...

Pisa Guide

Located in the Tuscany region in the north of Italy, Pisa is best-know as the home of the world-renowned Leaning Tower. That’s not the only string on the bow of...

Porto Guide

Famous for its six imposing bridges and its medieval old town, Porto is home to hilly streets, leafy park areas, golden beaches and friendly natives. Situated along the Douro River,...

Prague Guide

It’s a tired cliché when it comes to many European cities, but Prague really is an enchanting mix of the old and the new. On one side you’ve got the...

Queenstown Guide

Situated over one thousand feet above sea level, Queenstown has the enviable location of being on the shores of Lake Wakatipu in the Southern Alps of the country’s South Island,...

Quito Guide

Many South American capitals boast magnificent locations. Quito is just another one to add to the list. Surrounded by mountains and volcanoes, it is flanked on all sides with breathtaking...

Riga Guide

Riga is both the capital city of Latvia and the biggest city in the Baltic. It covers an area of over 307 square kilometres. More than 722,000 people call Riga...

Rio de Janeiro Guide

No other South American city is as famous as Rio. Although it isn’t the Brazilian capital, it the destination on top of most travellers’ itineraries when going to Brazil....

Rome Guide

All that surrounds a visitor in Rome—the stunning art and architecture, the terrible traffic, the grandeur of scale and even the lively citizens—guarantees an unforgettable visit.
Ancient Rome is...

Rotorua Guide

A cultural and scenic wonderland, Rotorua was first settled back in the 14th century by Maoris from the Arawa tribe who originally settled in the Bay of Plenty but began...

Rotterdam Guide

Dating back to around 1250, the first settlement in Rotterdam was around the River Rotte by a group of fishermen. Ninety years later it received city status in the...

Salzburg Guide

Located in the centre of the country, Salzburg is Austria's fourth largest city. It's an extremely picturesque city, surrounded as it is by mountains. Salzburg's old town is a shining...

San Diego Guide

Even though San Diego is California’s second largest city after Los Angeles, this doesn’t make it as busy as its northern neighbour. Instead San Diego is far more laid-back with...

San Francisco Guide

In comparison with other American cities, San Francisco is different in many aspects. It only covers an area of 47 square miles making it one of the country’s smaller...

San Sebastian Guide

One of the most beautiful areas in Northern Spain’s Basque country, San Sebastian is the place to go if you’re looking to mix sandy beaches with great sights, local culinary...

Santiago Guide

With the Andes providing a backdrop for the city, Santiago de Chile is one of the largest cities and most fascinating cities in South America. And despite its size it...

Seville Guide

Seville is a warm city that makes you feel welcome when visiting. While its city centre is a bit squashed, a walk along the Río Guadalquivir is perfect for a...

Siem Reap Guide

Before Siem Reap was founded, the site where the town is today was occupied by a series of pagodas. From these places of worship a number of quaint villages were...

Sorrento Guide

Separating the Bay of Naples from the Gulf of Salerno, Sorrento is one of Italy’s most popular resorts. It is also one of the best places in Italy to take...

Stockholm Guide

Stockholm gives you the opportunity to do over a couple of hours which, in other destinations around the world, would take a number of days – island hop. Built over...

Surfers Paradise Guide

Located about eighty kilometres from the state capital, Brisbane, Surfers Paradise is the main attraction of the forty-two kilometres of coastline and beaches which make up the Gold Coast. ...

Sydney Guide

Sydney, Australia’s oldest and largest city was founded in 1788 when Captain Phillip arrived in 1788 at Farm Cove, today just east of the Opera House, making it quite a...

Taipei Guide

With a population of approximately 2.6 million people, Taipei is not just the capital of Taiwan but also one of China’s provincial capital cities. It is a peculiar mix of...

Taupo Guide

Evidence shows that the Taupo region has been inherited by the Maori people for as long as seven centuries. Information about these early settlers is pretty scarce, however, but...

Tel Aviv Guide

Established as a settlement in 1909, Tel Aviv is now a bustling city of two million, a vibrant center of entertainment, culture and big business. It is also blessed with...

Tokyo Guide

When thinking of different cities around the world, it’s hard to think of one as fascinating as the Japanese capital. Home to approximately 12 million people, a better way to...

Toronto Guide

The most American of all the major Canadian cities, Toronto is a cosmopolitan metropolis with trademark highways, skyscrapers and the like. But, unlike some of its counterparts south of...

Valencia Guide

Valencia wasn’t a city that sprung to everyone’s mind when thinking of Spain until over the last decade. Before that tourists were flocking to the surreal architecture of Barcelona and...

Vancouver Guide

Vancouver is the largest city in the Canadian province of British Columbia and is situated in the southwestern corner of the country. In the centuries which preceded the arrival...

Venice Guide

Built on over 115 islands that are divided into two main sections by the aptly named Grand Canal, Venice is one of the most photographed, filmed and famous cities in...

Vienna Guide

A number of destinations usually spring to mind when planning a trip around Europe. London is one; Paris is another. One city that doesn’t get mentioned enough (but should) is...

Vilnius Guide

Capital of Lithuania, the city of Vilnius is one of Europe’s most multinational – less than 60% of the city’s population are Lithuanian nationals. The remainder of the population are...

Warsaw Guide

Warsaw is the capital of Poland and the country’s largest city. Covering an area of over 516 sq km, it is the 8th largest city in the EU. It straddles...

Washington DC Guide

After considering numerous locations as the capital of the United States of America, the congress eventually settled upon declaring Washington DC as the mighty nation’s capital at the end of...

Wellington Guide

Located on the southern tip of the North Island of the country, Wellington is currently home to a population of about three hundred and fifty thousand people. Named after...

Zurich Guide

Zürich is Switzerland’s largest city, and is known both for its natural beauty and its wealth of attractions. As a result, huge numbers of people visit this enticing alpine city...