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Everyone knows London. The red double-deckers, the black taxis, the red phone booths, the red brick buildings, the guards with the bearskin fur caps are well known by even those, who have never been to the English capital. There are the legendary buildings: the clock-tower of the Parliament, the Big Ben, the Saint Paul Cathedral, the residence of the Queen, the Buckingham Palace, the Westminster, the Tower and the famous bridge, the Tower, the Waterloo and the London bridge are all known from the pages of history books and literary pieces. There are many things to see, including the British [More]

Grenada is the world’s largest nutmeg producer and also a large cocoa bean grower. St. Vincent & the Grenadines is a natural paradise with black beaches, on which the film “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” was filmed. An unbelievable variety of cultures, music and religions has developed as a result of the different influences – African, Indian, English, French and authentically Caribbean.

This is the unknown Jamaica – More than beautiful beaches, the island has an intriguing history that includes Christopher Columbus, swashbuckling pirates, buccaneers and Horatio Nelson. This video explores the “wicked city” of Port Royal, the architecture of Spanish Town, discover the origins of Kingston and travels across the island to learn about the White Witch of Rose Hall.

Nice, well known because of its flower carnival, is the 5th largest city in France. If you love great food, nightlife, shopping, beaches and art, add Nice, France to your list of must-visit destinations. This is a short travel guide to Nice.

Heading to Denmark on Vacation? Here are a few things you should know before you travel to Denmark from the language and money to service and tipping.

The banks, shopping centres and offices of Hong Kong are enriched with modern architecture and iconic buildings. Hong Kong offers plenty of green spaces, such as Kowloon’s Walled City Park. Outside the urban areas, over forty percent of the territory has been designated as national park. There are multi-storied buses and trams carrying passengers in the busy inner city and visitors are attracted by the night market, the Jade Market, the harbour with the living boats, the Star Ferry with its famous ships, the floating restaurants and the junks…

Boston has an abundance of green parks and open spaces where you can enjoy a leisurely stroll or cycle, such as alongside the Charles River or through Boston Common. This video gives you some suggestions for places to see.

Mont St-Michel has been among the top pilgrimage sites in all Christendom. For over a thousand years, the silhouette of this island-abbey has sent pilgrim’s weary spirits soaring.

Panama City is a very multicultural place, with large populations from many different parts of the world. Spanish is spoken by most, and many speak some form of English. Panamanians are for the most part extremely friendly and helpful and would love to give you some advice. There’s great shopping, from high-end stores in the malls around Paitilla and in the banking district around Via Espana, to veritable bargains around La Central (Central Avenue, now turned into a pedestrian walkway) and the Los Pueblos outdoor mall. You can find many ethnic stores (mostly Chinese and Indian), in certain parts of [More]

A popular excursion from Antalya is a cruise on a gulet — the traditional Turkish sailboat.

New South Wales is the first of the Australian states and the most populated, it is also politically and economically the most powerful state of Australia. This video about New South Wales Australia, includes facts and information and a brief history; the capital city of Sydney, the Sydney Opera House, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the slogans, the motto, the animal, bird and floral emblems and much more.

The largest island of a small, circular archipelago which bears the same name, Santorini is an island in the southern Aegean Sea, about 200 km (120 mi) southeast from Greece’s mainland and is the remnant of a volcanic caldera.

Join travelguru Cathy Bartrop on board the MS Caledonian Sky, cruising the islands of Papua New Guinea. Carrying a maximum of 114 passengers, MS Caledonian Sky is a shallow drafted small ship offering 5 star comfort while exploring really remote parts of the world. Able to anchor almost anywhere, passengers are taken ashore by zodiac and their experiences are enriched by a team of guest lecturers.

Dinan is a small enchanting French town on the banks of the Rance and is one of the most beautiful and well preserved medieval towns in Brittany. Today, cobbled lanes and several half-timbered buildings highlight the town’s colourful history and in 1066 many of Dinan´s inhabitants took part in the Norman Conquest and the Hundred Years´ War also left its traces here. However, despite its battles and sieges the picturesque old town has survived to the present day and has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in Brittany.