Ancient Egyptians believed life on earth was part of an eternal journey and the Gods were stars in the skies watching over the land. Believing they wo…
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British film and TV buffs rejoice
If you’re a movie buff or a fan of British TV classics, Back-Roads Touring has some special small group tours that will take you right to the heart of…
Planet Golf – 10 of the world’s best golf courses
Buy your airline ticket and pack your golf clubs. Here are ten of the most spectacular golf courses from around the globe to enjoy your next golf holi…
Hawaii in all seasons
Hawaii is a perfect holiday destination year-round. But some months are even more perfect in particular parts of the islands. Here’s how to spend the …
Why you should visit Iceland
The small country of Iceland is turning up the heat. From just under one million visitors in 2012, numbers have more than doubled, and that trend look…
A UK hotpot for foodies!
He is one of the more affable and authentic chefs on the world stage and a favorite son of Cornwall. Dining at a Rick Stein restaurant on the southwes…
Dunedin – city of beaks and bagpipes
There’s a busy and elegant southern hemisphere city where half an hour out of town, the world’s biggest albatross chicks perch plumply on untidy…
Sailing Italy’s Bay of Naples
Buried for centuries beneath metres of volcanic debris, the once thriving Roman cities of Herculaneum and Pompeii were destroyed in AD79 when the forc…
Journey through Germany
Germany isn’t all polka bands, beer gardens and wiener-schnitzel – although those things certainly give this central European country a great deal of …
Cunard sets sail in Japan
The revered cruise line is now offering round-trip voyages from Asia’s most fascinating destination. Sailing on a Cunard ship is much more than …