18:16Ponta Delgada, Portuguese for thin point, is the largest municipality and administrative capital of the Autonomous Region of the Azores in Portugal located on the south coast of São Miguel Island, the largest and most populous in the archipelago. Populated since 1444, the island of São Miguel was a vast territory, with small settlements scattered about. In 1522 an […]
18:44Lisbon is Western Europe’s oldest city, even predating capitals such as Rome, Paris and London. The largest city and capital of Portugal is a thriving centre for culture and commerce, Lisbon is one of the world’s most liveable cities, and a fantastic place for a city break. Lisbon is Portugal’s hilly, coastal capital city. From […]
06:05There are so many things to list about London, a history and wealth of attractions, here are just a few favourite places and facts about London. Formed by two ancient cities – City of London and City of Westminster, both forming the region of Greater London. They may be head of state for the United Kingdom, as well as countries […]
06:47Details are lost of first visits to Paris since there is so much to be overwhelmed by the old world elegance of history all around the streets of Paris. A three day visit hardly gives enough time to dig deep into the city of Paris, so my focus will remain on two or more subjects […]
04:05Doha (Arabic: الدوحة) is the capital of the peninsular Arabian Gulf country Qatar is a modern city on Doha Bay. Once a fishing village dependent on pearl diving, Doha was founded in 1825. It was officially declared as the country’s capital in 1971, when Qatar gained independence from being a British Protectorate. Following the accession of […]
A long time planned but I have finally decided to visit the Philippines for 30 long days, after much research and exploring the geographical areas have narrowed down the itinerary to the best places to visit without having to rush through the Philippines. 30 Day Philippines Itinerary Day 1 Fly to Manilla, […]
The Lion City or the Little Red Dot, Singapore is a sovereign city-state in Southeast Asia. Singapore is a small island country and very crowded city, second only to Monaco as the world’s most densely populated country. Unlike many other densely populated countries, Singapore has more than 50% of its area covered by greenery with over 50 […]
09:53Kathmandu is the largest city and capital of Nepal. Once thought to be the fabled and inaccessible Shangri-La, Kathmandu is now a hub for independent travellers as well as a growing vacation spot catering to all budgets. Kathmandu is the gateway to tourism in Nepal. The city stands at an elevation of approximately 1,400 metres […]
09:07Officially named Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (Autonomous City of Buenos Aires), the capital of Argentina. The name means fair winds, or literally good airs in Spanish. Buenos Aires receives tourists from all over the world and offers a large choice of cultural events, nightlife, restaurants, and pubs. So you can expect good services and […]
06:03The southernmost capital city in South America, Montevideo is also the capital city of Uruguay, situated on the east bank of the Rio de la Plata. Montevideo hosted all the matches during the first FIFA World Cup, and has consistently been rated as having the highest quality of life of any city in Latin America. Founded […]
07:09The capital of South Korea. Ancient traditions and cutting-edge digital technology, Seoul is home to endless street food vendors and vast nightlife districts. This travel destination, long popular among Asians, is still relatively unknown in the West and frequently passed over by Westerners for nearby Shanghai, Tokyo, Beijing, and Hong Kong. However, the traveler who […]
08:25An 860 year-old city, Moscow has many reminders of its imperial and Soviet past. The capital of Russia is a sprawling city with numerous museums, Soviet-era monoliths and post-Soviet kitsch. In the course of its history the city has served as the capital of a progression of states, from the medieval Grand Duchy of Moscow […]