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30 Day Philippines Itinerary

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. Day 1 – Manilla Fly to Manilla, stay 2 nights at CITY […]

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A tour of Lisbon – the oldest city in Western Europe

Lisbon 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 […]

Athens • Greece

Athens, the capital and largest city of Greece, one of the world’s oldest cities, its history spans around 3,400 years. Athens is central to economic, financial, industrial, political and cultural life in Greece. In Ancient Greek, the name of Athens was related to the name of the goddess Athena. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state, a […]

Bangkok • Thailand

The capital of Thailand, one of the most traveller-friendly cities in Asia, visitors are confronted by the heat, pollution and the smiles of the Thai people. Saffron-robed monks, neon signs, Thai architecture, spicy dishes, colourful markets, traffic jams, and a tropical climate. A vibrant city that lives day and night with the strangest attractions from […]

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Beijing • China

Beijing history dates back to three millennia. The city is renowned for its opulent palaces, temples, parks and gardens, tombs, walls and gates, and its art treasures and universities have made it a centre of culture and art in China. Beijing has seven UNESCO World Heritage – the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, […]

Budapest • Hungary

Known as the Capital of Revolutions, divided into two, Buda and Pest, by the river. A trip to the castle district is a must with the best views of the city along with a glimpse of the Royal Palace. Budapest is the capital of Hungary, as the largest city, it serves as the country’s principal political, […]

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City of Buenos Aires

Officially 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 […]

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Colombo – Sri Lanka

With a tropical climate all year, any time is suitable to travel to Colombo – the commercial and financial capital of Sri Lanka. First appearances show that Colombo is changing. A development plan is underway with improvements to build the Colombo Port City and other huge developments. The city of Colombo I visited in 2015 will drastically […]

Dublin • Ireland

There is no doubt that Ireland benefited from the European Union and was one of the fastest-growing economies until the bubble burst in 2007-2010 financial crisis, putting Ireland near bankrupt. A false economy led the growth, money from foreign lands keeps this place rolling. Dublin is the largest city and capital of Ireland, located near […]

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Funchal • Portugal

Funchal is the largest city, the municipal seat and the capital of Portugal‘s Autonomous Region of Madeira, and has been the capital of Madeira for more than five centuries. Funchal‘s name comes from the abundance of fennel (funcho) found on the island. It was an important shipping centre during the 15th-17th centuries. Often referred to as […]

Hanoi • Vietnam

Hanoi, the capital and second-largest city of Vietnam on the riverbank of the Red River, known as the city of lakes, it has a 1000 year history of the establishment of the city. As the capital of Vietnam for almost a thousand years, Hanoi is considered to be one of the cultural centres of Vietnam, […]