Urban and rural beauty are at the centre of Ottawa’s allure. Canada’s capital city may not be your first port of call, but perhaps it should be. With a wealth of places to keep you interested, year-round activities, despite the cold winter weather, and a dynamic culinary scene. There’s more to Ottawa than just being the capital. Spend a few days here and you’ll soon discover why. You have the places that represent the seats of power, many of the country’s national museums and many cultural influences. For a city that sits between more prominent neighbours (Toronto and Montreal), there is much ..read more

Right, we’re going to give you a Geneva moment. Stand on the lakeside and look out at the surrounding scenery. There’s the Alps in the distance, the glistening still water of the lake itself and the city that stretches out along the banks. Suddenly, that moment of tranquillity is burst when a huge jet of water strays up to into the Geneva sky! Yep, Jet d’Eau has just announced itself into this serene scene. Welcome to Geneva! The banks of Geneva and its view are just the foretaste of a city that will delight you. You’re in a place that has some 2000 years of history, is home to the Swiss watch ..read more

Lausanne or Geneva? It’s a bit of a conundrum in deciding which one to visit. Two cities that sit on Lake Geneva. One is a centre for international organisations and has a rich history, that’ll be Geneva. The other, Lausanne, although touches on its past, very much looks ahead. Is a forward thinking, dynamic city. Both cities are worth visiting, and you can check out Geneva in our recent post. Before deciding between the two, let’s look at Switzerland’s fourth largest city. The city with the upbeat vibe, stunning views across the lake, vineyards, and hillsides of beauty. It’s a commercial town ..read more

Colombo, vibrant, colourful, and full of life. It’s what you want from a capital city. After all, it’s the beating heart of the country, and for many, the first glimpse after touching down. Colombo remains that way for many, as a glimpse, often overlooked as the new arrivals leave the city sprawl behind and head for the palm trees and sandy beaches. You can understand why when the beauty of the coastal region is calling. However, before settling down with your cocktail in hand. Give Colombo your time and energy. You’ll discover that this city, once named the Garden city of the East, has plenty ..read more

Every city has its own unique atmosphere. Warsaw, Poland’s capital is no different. Whether you’re passing through or stopping over, spending any amount of time here will reveal Warsaw’s vibrancy. For a city once flattened and ravished by war, it is now a cosmopolitan European city where the old and new each reveal their own travel highlights. Warsaw is now among Europe’s cultural hubs. It has a rich and diverse background. Known as the Phoenix city having rebuilt itself in the past. There’s the Jewish heritage to explore, the backstory of Chopin, the city’s famous son. Palaces and gardens, tr ..read more

Wine and wildlife may not sound like a perfect match but come to Auckland, and they are a perfect fit. No wonder then, so many people rate this gateway into New Zealand as one of the world’s top cities for quality of life and liveability. It’s a city of lovers, well that’s according to the Maori name – Tamaki Makaurau. Little wonder it’s so liked when you consider the two harbours and the volcanic hills and fertile land that surrounds the city. Oh, it has beautiful beaches too. Auckland is spoiling you! Add in its cuisine, nightlife and attractions and you have a very special place to visit. I ..read more

The Netherlands second city, Rotterdam is over-shadowed by its larger and tourist attracting top city Amsterdam. However, that’s unfair, for Rotterdam has the type of architecture that will woo and excite any who have a pasting interest for design. Time then to take Rotterdam seriously, get under its skin, see what this city can offer. Rotterdam is one of those European cities that had to be rebuilt after the Second World War. Hence why so much of the architecture here has a visionary, innovative feel. The locals seem to have embraced it, and so will you after you’ve explored the city. Areas l ..read more

Look out over the turquoise waters and bright sands from your Cancun balcony window. With the pleasant breeze refreshing you, and the first gleam of the sun rising, greeting a new day. You’d be forgiven for choosing to do anything else other than enjoy the beach and top up the tan. And why not? Cancun is a resort that welcomes honeymooners and winter sun chasers, families, and adventurers. The very thought of heading into town or beyond to explore may well be far from their, or your mind. Time to change that plan. By all means, enjoy the water sports and the top beaches. But it’s our job to en ..read more

The island of Penang, the pearl of the orient, an exotic holiday destination, with pearly white sandy beaches. Oh, and the food capital of Malaysia. There is much to enjoy when you visit here. At the island’s heart is its capital, George Town. A modern sprawl of high-rise buildings with modern styles, that combine with old-fashioned Asia. Where cultures meet to create the thriving city, you explore today. A contrast then to the rest of the island of palm trees that hug the beaches, quaint fishing villages, vast jungles and farmland. This region has it all. Penang is not short of attractions to ..read more

Some cities just have it. That glow, a feel, and Vilnius happens to be one of those places. Authentic, but looking ahead. A place with the battle scars but isn’t shy to hide it. For a place with such a harrowing history, exploring the cobbled streets, cafes, bars and boutiques and the museums that hold those memories is a joy. You have the treasures of the old town, the squares, and spires of the churches, along with cafes to sip your morning coffee, the museums and the many green spaces. It’ll surprise you were in a city at all! And for all the history and grand styling, there is a modern edg ..read more