This is a mistake: it’s the best place to learn about South Africa’s past and look to its future. And if you need a break from the city’s size and energy, you can head off for nearby safaris, adventure sports and glimpses into the history of humanity... Read full article
Everything about Lord Howe, a reef-rimmed tropical island 780km north-east of Sydney, is laidback – except for the fervour with which its locals protect their paradise.... Read full article
WHILE ISTANBUL IS rightly lauded for its rich history and culture, the Turkish city shouldn’t be the only place you visit in this vast and fascinating country. The city of Izmir, on a bay in the Aegean Sea, is an excellent place to base yourself if y... Read full article
Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula have two glittering coastlines with a beach to suit every mood and moment. Whether you're after buzzing beachside bars, secluded coves, safe swimming beaches or a romantic spot for a sunset picnic, our guide to Cape T... Read full article
A new era has dawned for Newcastle. Built on the back of convicts and forged by fire and steel, NSW's second largest city is midway through a mighty metamorphous from industrial port to contemporary, thriving metropolis.... Read full article
Madagascar is a place unlike any other. It is the fourth largest island in the world, situated off the south-east coast of Africa. I had the joy of living there for 19 months.
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Just 20 minutes by ferry from Townsville, Australia in Queensland's tropical north, Magnetic Island is fringed by 23 gorgeous beaches that make it one of the state's top getaways.... Read full article
When planning to come to a Kenyan Safari, one of the destinations on your list might include Lake Nakuru National Park. Being a small park and a bit of a distance from the capital, Nairobi, you may have wondered if Lake Nakuru National park is worth ... Read full article
The Canary Islands are a well-known destination for European travelers, who flock to the relatively nearby islands’ beaches from Germany, Scandinavia, Italy and the UK. For Americans, though, this destination is totally off our radar.... Read full article
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