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Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world, which nearly covers half of South America. Ranging from vast cities to huge rain forests, it is culturally diverse and environmentally mixed. It offers tropical escapes as well as cultural escapes, a destination that travellers can find any activity they are seeking. Officially the Federative Republic […]

Italy

Italy occupies a long, boot-shaped peninsula, it is home to the greatest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, ranked as the fifth major tourist destination in the world. Italy did not exist as a state until the country’s unification in 1861. The creation of the Kingdom of Italy was the result of the efforts by […]

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Macau

Macau (also spelt Macao) is a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China and one of the world’s most densely populated spots. Located across the Pearl River estuary from Hong Kong, until 1999 Macau was an overseas territory of Portugal. Macau is best known as a major destination for gambling. This goes back to colonial times when […]

South Africa

Located on the tip of Africa, the Atlantic Ocean on its west coast and the warm Indian Ocean off the east coast, boasting 11 officially spoken languages and a climate that makes visiting perfect for almost any time of the year. Wild landscapes, the big five, the oldest recorded records of origins and a troubled […]

Portugal

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Thailand • Land of Smiles

Known as the land of smiles for its friendly welcoming towards visitors. Great food, a tropical climate, fascinating culture and great beaches. A country about the same size as France, Thailand is sure to amaze you with the most interesting markets, places and culture, simply an unforgettable experience and one many people return to experience […]

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Vietnam

Recovering from the ravages of war, Vietnam remains underdeveloped but is certain to explode as the destination for the 21st Century. This destination certainly deserves a visit. After decades of war and conflict peace has been reached and people are building upon the wealth of visitors. What has been compared to Thailand 20 years ago […]

Spain

Spain is a favourite destination with its perfect climate, history and artistic and creative flair, but its the hospitality and energy of the people that make you want to come back again and again. Spanish life is much more relaxed compared to other developing nations, time for family, friends and life itself is a matter […]

Poland

Formed more than 1,000 years ago, its golden age was near the end of the 16th century when Poland was one of the largest, wealthiest, and most powerful countries in Europe. Thoughts of war, destruction and the atrocities at Auschwitz are the first images that come to mind about Poland but as I found there […]

Gibraltar

A British overseas territory captured in 1704, near the southernmost tip of the Iberian Peninsula overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar, sharing a border with Spain to the north, but it is more recognised for it famous feature “The Rock of Gibraltar”. Historically it has been an important base for the British Armed Forces and is the […]

Singapore – The Lion City

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 […]

Australia

The Commonwealth of Australia is a country in the southern hemisphere comprising the mainland of the world’s smallest continent. Australia is far from being the smallest country to explore. Surrounded by the Indian and Pacific oceans, the world’s smallest continent and sixth-largest country by total area, Australia is often dubbed the ‘island continent’ and variably […]

Austria

The Republic of Austria is a landlocked country in Central Europe. Comprising nine federal states and is one of six European countries that have declared permanent neutrality and one of the few countries that includes the concept of everlasting neutrality in its constitution. The name “Ostarrichi” is first documented in an official document from 996, […]

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Singapore – City in a Garden

More than 50% of its area is covered by greenery, the name “Garden City” didn’t satisfy Singapore’s high ambitions. The government plans to transform Singapore into a “City in a Garden”. The Lion City, Singapore is a sovereign city-state in Southeast Asia, one of only three surviving city-states in the world. The other two are Monaco and […]

Netherlands

Also called Holland, the word Dutch is used to refer to the people, the language, and anything pertaining to the Netherlands. Known for its windmills, tulips, wooden shoes, cheese and Delftware pottery are among the items associated with the Netherlands, and most importantly, its social tolerance. The Netherlands is a constitutional monarchy, located in northwestern […]