City breaks have always been popular with travellers, but if you want a holiday with a little more peace and quiet, then a trip to a small town or village may be ideal. They might not have the size, scope and facilities of a large city, but small towns and villages more than make up […]
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A recent Mercer Quality of Life survey has revealed that Vienna is the best city in the world to live. The survey looked at the quality of housing, healthcare, safety and education in all of the biggest cities in the world and found that the Austrian capital came out on top. And Austria wasn’t the […]
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Europe is the world’s second smallest continent, with around 11% of the planet’s population but, while it may not be able to match Asia or Africa in terms of size and scope, Europe’s 50 countries are teeming with history and culture. Whether it’s the lush beauty of Tuscany in the south or the breathtaking scope […]
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Africa is the world’s second largest continent, with over 1.1 billion people and covers around 20% of the earth’s total land area. It is also home to some of the most breathtaking places on the entire planet. Whether it’s the stunning deserts of the Sahara, the lush beauty of the Rwandan Rainforest or the raw […]
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There are few things in life that can match the sheer beauty and spectacle of nature and there is nothing more naturally stunning than a tree tunnel. Mother Nature’s canopies can come in all shapes and sizes and provide a beautiful walkway to take a lazy afternoon stroll down. The following are 10 of the […]
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Asia is the world’s largest and most populated continent, so it is perhaps unsurprising that it is also home to some of the most stunning locations on the planet. The continent is steeped in history and tradition and this is reflected in its landscape and architecture. Whether it’s an ancient monastery at the top of […]
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As far as picture-postcard towns go, you’d be struggling to find a more beautiful or scenic place than Riomaggiore on the north-west coast of Italy. The small village dates all the way back to the early 13th century and is famous for its wine, colourful houses, stunning views and beautiful harbour and bay. The village […]
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In a nutshell Tripadvisor Rating 4.5 / 5 Average time required 4 hours Great for Hiking, Outdoor activities The pictures below might look like scenes from James Cameron’s multi-million pound blockbuster Avatar but these incredible rock formations are actually located a little closer to home than Pandora. The Tianzi Mountains are found in the Hunan Province south east of China and […]
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Humans have always had a fascination with exploring the unknown and few places are more remote and intriguing than underground caves. While caves can be found in just about every corner of the globe, there are certain caverns that are so unique and breathtaking that they have to be seen to be believed. Whether its […]
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Whether you are an urban explorer or just have a curiosity for abandoned and deserted places, we can possibly agree that the neglect witnessed by their desolation can provoke a sense of mystery, wonder and in some cases eerieness. Yet one day these constructions were once nice new places that were brimming with life. At […]
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