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Zagreb is a special city, unique, with a never-ending story, a city that has witnessed a thousand years and, due to its historic values, has become a European Capital Of Culture.  

Rising from the coastal plains of West Lancashire, Liverpool’s fortunes have been tied to the ocean for over 800 years. Once England’s gateway to the world, the enormous wealth that trade brought into the city was ploughed back into the city’s skyline. In the heart of Liverpool, by the banks of the city’s beloved river, is Pier Head. Wander across this floating pier, where the excitement and teary farewells of Transatlantic steamship passengers once filled the air. Behind Pier Head, rises Liverpool’s crown, The Three Graces. These three buildings stand as a testament to both Liverpool’s former trading might, and [More]

The Turkish Riviera on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea awaits the tourists with sunshine, long beaches and hospitality. Among the serpentines, mild lakes, wild waterfalls, orange and olive tree gardens we might find several ancient and medieval monuments. Djamies and minarets, selchuk forts, Greek and Roman towns, antic theatres, tombs carved in stone walls, old houses, Bizantyan temples, colorful fishing villages and bazaars make up the charms of the area. The climate is ideal for holidays, diving and watersports. All this with very good hotels, a fine cuisine and many programs make the Turkish Riviera a perfect spot to [More]

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…

Yunnan, which refers to ‘the place south of the colourful clouds’, or ‘the place south of Yunling (cloudy ridge) Mountain’, is the most southwest province of China. Externally, it borders Vietnam, Laos and Burma; internally, it is neighbor to Guizhou, Guangxi, Chongqing, Sichuan and Tibet. The Imperial City in Beijing and the Great Wall are in stark contrast to the excitement of Shanghai and neon of Hong Kong.

Napoli is the capital of Campania in southern Italy where hustle and bustle combines with serenity and joie de vivre.  

Set in the picturesque, deeply fissured hillside of the Parnass, Delphi is where over 2000 years ago the Greeks sought spiritual advice from the god Apollo, who they believed spoke to them through an oracle. Delphi was home to the Amphictyonic League, the most important of the Greek city states, and was also the location of the Pythian Games. This idyllic location, which includes the holy temple of Athena Pronaia, has retained its mystique right up to the present day.  

Here are a few reasons why you should choose a self guided walking holiday with Macs Adventure. There are loads of self guided holidays to choose from and each with its own particular character and highlights.

Wellington is the political, cultural and culinary capital of Aotearoa as the Māori call New Zealand. The compact city spills out of the mountains and overlooks Cook Strait. In the world’s southernmost capital fresh ocean winds seem to bring in waves of creativity. Civic Square is an eclectic mix of artworks and houses the elegant Town Hall, while Cuba Street is the place to go for shopping.

Things to do and see when visiting the romantic city of Italy – Venice. Venice is a beautiful city, but it can be a very frustrating place to visit if you do not plan ahead. This video gives you some travel tips for visiting Venice that will make your stay and arrival much more enjoyable and affordable.  

Graz is located in the centre of Styria and is the second largest city in Austria, a town that fascinates with its southern flair, magnificent historical buildings and beautiful panoramic views.The city’s main landmark is its twenty-eight metre high clock tower that was built in 1561 and is one of the few remains of an old fortress.

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.

Africa is a continent which mixes the spectacular with the unusual. From North to South it offers such a variety of landscapes that it would be difficult to explore them all. On top of the scenery, there is also the rich and vivid wildlife which thrills and delights.  

With a river cruise you can visit all the major destinations that you would expect, but you can also see some lesser known rivers such as the Loire in France, the Guadalquivir in Spain or the Po in Italy. You can even travel along a number of French canals.