Stellenbosch is the second oldest town in South Africa, founded in 1679 by Simon van der Stel, the governor of the Cape Colony. 10 years later, in 1690 the Huguenot refugees settled down in the area, they brought from France the tradition of growing ... Read full article
People have lived in this town on a natural harbour in the Turkish Riviera for as long as 5,000 years. Fethiye was once Telmessos, part of ancient Lycia, a confederation of independent city-states. The Lycians were known for their unique burial habit... Read full article
Less than 10 miles off the coast of South Australia lies an epic escape known as Kangaroo Island (or “KI” to locals). Only a 30-minute flight from Adelaide, ... Read full article
Rome’s ancient roots uncoil throughout the city, flaunting icons like the Colosseum and Pantheon and priceless masterpieces by Bernini and Michelangelo.... Read full article
Isfahan is Iran’s top tourist destination, and it’s easy to see why. Ancient Islamic architecture, three UNESCO world heritage sites, gorgeous bridges, friendly locals, and plenty of hidden locations to discover.And that’s without even talking about ... Read full article
Casablanca is often overlooked by visitors to Morocco, with preference given to imperial cities like Marrakech and Fez or well-known beach resorts such as Agadir and Tangier. There are, however, plenty of reasons to stop by Morocco’s biggest city for... Read full article
It’s hard to believe that the Okavango Delta exists in a country of which 70% is dominated by the semi-arid Kalahari Desert. But this vast and practically untouched freshwater wetland supports an abundance of wildlife within some of the most divine ... Read full article
Australia's third largest city, Brisbane (or "Brissie" as Aussies affectionately call it) offers sophisticated big-city attractions in a sun-splashed riverside setting. Although the city's history dates back to 1824, Brisbane rose to the world stage ... Read full article