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Turkey is great as a holiday destination, as it’s very accessible, but there are still parts of the country that are off the beaten tourist path. The area around Dalyan, not far from Dalaman on the Turquoise Coast, is one of those parts. Plan a Turkish family holiday and you’ll have a wonderfully... (more...)

Having lived in Rome for nearly a year now, I admit that even the most magnificent, iconic sights have become part of my daily scenery and thus, sadly routine. I walk past the Spanish Steps at least five times a week and the Trevi Fountain has become an overcrowded spot to avoid rather than to glimpse... (more...)

In this Guest Post Matthew Barby shares his day with the elephants at the Dante Elephant Camp in Chiang Mai, riding the elephants and playing with them in the river as well as enjoying the company of Do-do the baby elephant. I spent some time, along with my partner, in the wonderful city of Chiang Mai... (more...)

I recently had a friend visit me in Rome, and we had just about 48 hours to see as much as we possibly could! For those of you who just have the time to “pop” by Rome for a sightseeing-intense weekend, I thought I would help you out with a sample itinerary on what to do (and eat) in Rome in just... (more...)

Barcelona is a fantastic place to go as a couple for a city break but there are also a wide range of great attractions and activities that are fun for the whole family. From theme parks and zoos, to museums and breathtaking sights, you are guaranteed a family holiday to remember in Barcelona. Barcelona... (more...)

Tomorrow I’m off on another adventure, cruising on one of the major waterways of Europe on a Rhine River cruise with Lüftner Cruises. I used to think of cruises as something that my parent’s generation would enjoy, but as time moves on, the thought of exploring many different places in... (more...)

You can consider yourself well-traveled – not just for your business or career, but also because you simply love to visit various exotic destinations around the world. But if there’s one thing that you absolutely dislike about traveling, let us take a wild guess what it is: your flight on the plane.   For... (more...)

Last time I was in Budapest it was summertime, with thunderstorms threatening to crack the warm humidity and we took the children to watch the Hungarian folk dancing for the St Stephen’s day festival. This time I was back in February with a breath of snow in the air, but the promise of spring just... (more...)