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Tunisia is located only a few kilometres away from Sicily, the Roman influence is therefore still very obvious. In 800BC the Punic Tunis was only a small village in a shadow of Carthage. Today, Tunis is a modern city with 1.2 Million inhabitants. Things To See: Amphitheatre of El Jem. Also spelt ‘El Djem’, it is the largest amphitheatre in North Africa and an UNESCO World Heritage Site. This amphitheatre held up to 35,000 spectators. Dating from the 3rd century, the ruined amphitheatre offers a quality of construction comparable with the Roman Coliseum. Animals, prisoners and gladiators, awaiting battle, were [More]

Overlander interviewed Richard Maddrell, who works in the tourism industry. If someone has a day to spare in Sydney, Richard suggested taking a harbour cruise, and visiting the fish market.

With a population of 1,604,000 as of 2007, Marseille is the second-largest city in France and number one port. Marseille takes pride in its uniqueness and diversity. Indeed it is not like the rest of France; being the major gateway from Africa, it has a Mediterranean flavour that may remind you more of Africa than Europe. Marseille is by far the oldest city in France, dating back 2500 years. Its rough and tumble history is still evident today. Many travellers may consider Marseille to be a bit of a dirty and rough place, but at the same time it may [More]

When travelling abroad, luggage needs to be light, expandable, and it needs to have wheels. Learn about the importance of carrying a bag that has a compartment for a computer in this video on buying luggage.

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Travelling alone can be scary and dangerous. Watch “Solo Travel Safety Tips” to learn ways to make you more confident about your safety when you travel. This will give you ideas on how to safeguard your purse, money, avoid muggers and problem makers.

Now is a good time to plan a trip to Brazil – and not just because the World Cup will be held there in 2014 and the Olympic Games two years later. We’ll get a chance to assess Brazil’s capacity for organisation when the FIFA Confederations Cup kicks off in June. There is no doubt, though, that thanks to the growing strength of the economy, and the improved infrastructure required for those two later events, the country is safer and easier to travel around than ever before. After decades of overselling a handful of tried and tested beach destinations, Brazil [More]

Join Heidi Van Sewell, Rick Steves’ tour guide, as she shares tips and insights for traveling in Italy. I would start the video at 3.15 unless you want to watch the promotional stuff! After that it’s a really good guide about what to see in Italy. You’ll almost be able to smell the linguini and taste the vino rosso as we explore enchanting Italy. The north is home to cosmopolitan Milan, time-tripping Venice, serene lakes, and the Alpine Dolomites. In central Italy we’ll visit the Renaissance capital of Florence and the quaint hill towns of Tuscany and Umbria. On the [More]

Lying in the Mediterranean, off the east coast of Spain, the Balearic Islands comprise Majorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera. They’re an incredibly popular destination for British tourists thanks, in no small part, to the fantastic weather, glorious beaches and pulsating nightlife.

Barcelona is one of Europe’s most popular city-breaks. With bustling markets, shops, eateries and bars, a myriad of museums, and the eccentric constructs of world-famous Modernist Antoni Gaudi dominating the skyline, there are no shortages of quality sights. If you do tire of the city, you can easily decamp to the nearby coast or mountains. Get your bearings on the city’s most famous parade, La Rambla. Take in the market stalls, street artists and tapas bars before making your way to the scenic Barri Gotic, home to the city’s main cathedral as well as many other beautiful churches. Gaudi’s most [More]

London is one of the major holiday destinations in the world. The city has left no stone unturned to offer unlimited entertainment to visitors. However, exorbitantly priced entry tickets to the most popular tourist attractions of the city including Westminster Abbey, London Bridge, the London Eye, and featured exhibits at the various museums and art galleries of the city can be a little off-putting. The city has acquired the notorious reputation of being an overpriced tourist destination. To provide some relief to visitors who cannot afford to spend at the various expensive tourist attractions, the city offers many free fun [More]

Lille is just one hour and twenty minutes away from London on the Eurostar. The shopping, in particular, is worth travelling for but there are some really smart new hotels with great restaurants that make alternatives look pretty dull in comparison. As with many French cities, Lille possesses a great contrast between the old and the new. In under two hours on the smart Eurostar train from London’s stunningly renovated St Pancras station, Lille has everything you could wish for on a day out or short break. Think great food, excellent shopping, attractive architecture that reflects a long history, a [More]

Miami is one of America’s most exciting new cities with major museums, performance spaces and events such as Art Basel Miami, the premier contemporary art fair in America. Miami is a city located on the Atlantic coast in southeastern Florida and the county seat of Miami-Dade County. The 42nd largest city proper in the United States, with a population of 408,568, it is the principal, central, and most populous city of the Miami metropolitan area, and the most populous metropolis in the Southeastern United States. The most important places to visit in Miami are: Ocean Drive (the yearlong party atmosphere [More]

Video guide to the Lake District area from Teletext Holidays. England’s largest National Park includes: Scafell Pike – its highest mountain, Wastwater – its deepest lake and thriving communities like Keswick and Bowness-on-Windermere.