Travel

Discover hot spots along the Mediterranean Coast – Elba is an island off the Tuscan coast where there are beaches, forests and picturesque towns to explore. Swordfish and Tuna are just some of the delicacies on the island as well as plenty of fresh vegetables. Mljet lies on the Southern tip of Croatia and is the largest island in the Dubrovnik archipelago, along the Dalmatian Coast. It is considered one of the most beautiful islands in the Adriatic. Rhodes is the fourth largest Greek island and is a tourist hotspot: in summertime, the beaches are filled with holidaymakers.  

Brazil is the largest country in South America and fifth largest in the world. Famous for its football (soccer) tradition and its annual Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Recife and Olinda. It is a country of great diversity, from the bustling urban mosaic of São Paulo to the infinite cultural energy of Pernambuco and Bahia, the wilderness of the Amazon rainforest and world-class landmarks such as the Iguaçu Falls, there is plenty to see and to do in Brazil.  

One of the longest and most important rivers in Europe, the River Rhine runs through six countries starting in Switzerland and ending in the Netherlands. One of the most popular of all the European rivers, it is also the longest river in Europe stretching 766 miles. You will find castles and spectacular scenery on a cruise along this river.  

Lighten up your world this summer with all the colours of Melbourne, the coffee capital of Australia. This immaculate city does not only boast about its chic bars and music venues but actually lives up to its expectations. Melbourne provides you with the adventure of your choice ranging from golfing, horse riding, motor racing, boating, fishing to just playing tennis with your business associate because Melbourne specializes in all the sports that the world has to offer. The people of Melbourne follow sports religiously and its encouraged to follow suit if you really mean to experience the lifestyle of this [More]

If you visit Queensland’s Whitsunday Islands there is something for everyone. It’s great place for an adventure packed holiday – with so much natural beauty on it’s doorstep you can snorkel or scuba dive on the Great Barrier Reef, soak up the sun on Whitehaven Beach or sail around the Whitsunday Islands.

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.

The Central European city of Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic and is one of the world’s great architectural jewels. Like a city from a children’s story book the city conjures up images of romantic fairy stories and dark gothic folk tales. The city is a cobblestone labyrinth where even locals get happily lost. An easy way to discover Prague is to follow the Royal Route, which starts at the Powder Tower and ends at Prague Castle. Along the way, stop at Old Town Square, a plaza surrounded by former palaces. Highlights here include the Astronomical Clock and [More]

Late autumn is the perfect time to visit Japan: the humid heat and typhoons of the late summer and early autumn are replaced by warm sun and bright blue skies. The light showcases the forests of larch and beech on the mountains in the national parks. And even if you don’t leave the cities, the beautiful formal gardens Japan is famous for are at their loveliest. It’s a great time of year for climbing and walking too, as the temperature is just right. And October is one of the main months for colourful festivals, such as the Jidai Matsuri (22 [More]

Kakadu National Park is 150 miles east of Darwin, in a region Australians fondly call “The Top End”. World Heritage Listed, Kakadu is almost half the size of Switzerland and is a geological, biological, and cultural wonderland. The park is open year-round, but most visitors come from May to October, when most of the park’s roads are open. You’ll need to set aside a few days to fully explore Kakadu, and once there, the best way to experience the park is by off-road vehicle and on foot. The park has around 25 marked trails, from short walks to multi day [More]

Seen from a distance, the beach at Tarquinia, north of Rome, appears to be quite ordinary, with its rows of parasols, endless pizzerias and gelaterias, and non-stop Latin-lover muzzak pounding out from the sound-system. But Tarquinia cannot forget its illustrious past, and the renowned Etruscans who choose Tarquinia as their main commercial harbour. Just look at the tombs in the necropolis, or the abundance of amphoras. The town today is included on Unesco’s World Heritage listing. So when you go fishing, it’s like fishing in Etruscan times, and when the locals flash a smile, it’s an Etruscan smile . . [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…

Located on the lesser Antilles, Guadeloupe is the French part of the Caribbean and belongs to the European Union. The French Caribbean Island Guadeloupe looks like two butterfly wings when seen from above. Its two islands Grande Terre and Basse Terre are separated only by a narrow channel. The modern infrastructure and the good food are mixed with the local culture.  

Zagreb is the political and cultural heart of Croatia, an amiable capital city located at the intersection of Central, Eastern and Southern Europe and a city that holds many memories of the Danube Monarchy.  

Just over an hour north of Queensland’s capital, Brisbane, lies Australia’s Sunshine Coast, where one side offers miles of spectacular coastline – the other side, a tranquil hinterland.