Nestled in the heart of Italy’s Veneto region, Verona is a city that effortlessly blends ancient history, Renaissance charm, and timeless romance. Kno…
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Churches you have to see
Regardless of personal faith, visiting the world’s great churches is high on most travel to-do lists. The stirring stroll through St Peter’s Square t…
A Tasmanian drive from Hobart to Strahan
As I change down a gear and ease my way into the steep curves leading up towards Tarraleah, I’m not quite halfway along the most interesting, scenic a…
Australia’s Marvellous National Parks
Australia’s National Parks have come a long away since 1879. Ever since the ‘Royal National Park’ (Australia’s first) was est…
Tropical North Queensland to a Tee
Far North Queensland, or Tropical North Queensland, is best known for the twin natural wonders of the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage Rainforest…
Exploring Yorkshire – England’s largest County
From gritty mill towns to wild moorlands and secluded coves, Yorkshire is England’s best-kept secret. Drystone walls climb the hills as they hav…
Australia’s desert heartland
Nothing prepares you for the astonishing redness of Australia’s Red Centre. The sand is red. The rocks are red. The sunrises and sunsets are red. The …
Cannes is much more than movie stars
The red carpet has probably done Cannes a disservice. As a first time visitor, even in the off season, you can see this icon of the French Riveria is…
On New Zealand’s coast of green and gold
The magnificent waterways of the Marlborough Sound at the northern tip of New Zealand’s South Island are a spectacular maze of bays, channels, peninsu…
The best self-drive holiday destinations around the world
Traffic and parking nightmares rightly dissuade visitors from renting a car in densely packed urban areas like London, where you’ll have to pay dearly…