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The Glacier Express is a train which connects the two major mountain resorts of St. Moritz and Zermatt in the Swiss Alps. It is not an “express” in the sense of being a high-speed train but rather in the sense that it provides a one-seat ride for a long duration travel. In fact it has the reputation of being the slowest express train in the world. It takes 7.5 hours to journey across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels and across the Oberalp Pass on the highest point at 2,033 m (6,670 ft) in altitude. The entire line is metre gauge [More]

One of the top travel destinations in the world, Miami never ceases to inspire and excite.  

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]

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With a population of only 300,000, Iceland can feel like the most isolated place on earth, yet its capital Reykjavik, is only a three-hour flight from London and just under six from New York. Reykjavik is relaxed and welcoming, yet possesses a cultural life that holds its own against other European capitals. Most buildings are built simple and low to beat the North Atlantic winds. However, the city is also graced with grand civic architecture inspired by Iceland’s natural beauty, such as the soaring central tower of Hallgrímskirkja.  

Cape Town is one of the world’s great beach cities. Cape Town sits on South Africa’s Cape Peninsula, where the waters of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans converge. From Green Point, the site of Cape Town’s futuristic stadium, follow the coast and discover one incredible beach after another.  

Singapore is a city-state island situated in South East Asia, just off the southern tip of Malaysia. Bustling Pagoda Street Market sells novel gifts such as dragon candles. Little India crams the colours and scents of the Indian subcontinent into a a few city blocks. Kampong Glam, Orchard Road and Bugis Markets are home to retail and bargain hunting. Marina Bay and Gardens by the Bay are two examples of Singapore’s incredible ability to innovate. The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple offers escape from the city centre, as do the Singapore Botanic Gardens and National Orchid Garden, and the Bukit Timah [More]

In this travel video guide from Barcelona visit the capital of the autonomous region of Catalonia. Explore the Gothic Quarter, check out the best of famed architect Antoni Gaudi, and visit the site of the 1992 Olympics.

Istanbul is the golden gateway to the Orient, a city that was once the centre of the Old World and still reflects two and a half centuries of history. Today, this turbulent metropolis on the Bosporus is Europe’s connection with Asia Minor. Everything about Istanbul with Miss Turkey Melisa Asli Pamuk!

Experience breathtaking views of Mount Blanc in the French Alps and take a gondola ride over the border to the Italian side.

Enjoy driving? Sometimes it’s as much about the journey as it is about the destination. This video shows you the top 10 road trips all around the world.

The Antrim Coast is one of the most popular and scenic drives in the whole of Northern Ireland. A popular vacation getaway from Belfast, the leading attraction along the coast is the Giant’s Causeway, a 4-mile long stretch of shoreline famous for its bizarre rock columns.  

Once an outpost in the Old West, Houston is now a down-to-earth metropolis, boasting a tremendous shipping and energy industry, as well as plenty of culture. Kick off your Houston tour at Discovery Green, a 12-acre park tucked beneath the city’s skyscrapers. You’ll find public art and plenty of space to picnic or go for walks. Houstoners take pride in their various parks, museums, and open spaces, like the Houston Arboretum, where you can go birdwatching, learn about green living, and hike the trails to explore local wildlife.

In this video Peter Greenberg shows us some of the more unusual and off the beaten path experiences in Jamaica.