Barcelona is famed for having been home to some of Europe’s most renowned artists, from Pablo Picasso to Salvado Dalí. Today the city is home to a number of prestigious museums and galleries celebrating its artistic legacy. But it’s not only in the confines of buildings that the artistic tradition lives on; Barcelona is home to a…
Top 12 Best Things To Do and See in Iceland
Find out the best things to do in Iceland. Learn what there is to do in Iceland in this list of the 12 top things to see, places to visit, exciting activities, must-see tourist attractions, and fun things to do. For those wondering what to do in Iceland, the real question should be what isn’t there to do…
Blooming Mad Over the Western Cape West Coast’s Wildflowers
The Western Cape’s wildflower route has become one of South Africa’s most popular attractions. People are absolutely blooming mad over these flowers – and it’s easy to see why. The flowers that you’ll see along the West Coast and Namaqualand are endemic to the Western Cape, so you will not be able to visit any…
A Pocket Guide to the Thai Islands
We all crave an island escape… and your choices on which Thai islands to visit are endless. This comprehensive condensed pocket guide should help make picking which one to visit a little easier. I haven’t visited every island in Thailand… Those missing from this guide include the Similan Islands, Koh Lipe, and Koh Lanta… time to start planning…
Ski Guide: Abruzzo, Italy
Right in the centre of Italy, Abruzzo is bounded by Lazio to the west, Le Marche to the north, Molise to the south and the shores of the Adriatic to the east. Indeed they brag you can ski in the morning and lie on the beach in the afternoon as Pescara, on the coast, is…
24 hours in Khiva, Uzbekistan
At first glance, you might be forgiven for thinking Khiva’s old town, a walled pedestrian city, was built specifically for tourists. The glittering turquoise tilework, sand-coloured city walls, immaculate market stalls and towering minarets give the impression you have accidentally wandered into a living museum. There’s more to the 6th century city of Khiva than…
24 hours in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan’s capital Tashkent is the metropolis hub of the Great Silk Road in Central Asia. Its 2,000 years of history has seen Indian spice merchants and Chinese silk-sellers pass through Tashkent’s famous bazaars. And now you can too. Much of it was destroyed in 1966 thanks to a devastating earthquake, but then the city experienced…
Discovering Uzbekistan: At the centre of the Silk Road
What are the attractions which make Uzbekistan a must-visit destination? The author of the Bradt Guide to Uzbekistan shares her highlights. Even greater than the Roman Empire, the Silk Road formed the world we all know as we speak. Weaving from Europe to Asia, Russia to the Indian Subcontinent, and in all places in between,…
Hiking the Aosta Valley (Valle d’Aosta) – 6 mountains in 7 days, Italy
It’s a marvellous idea – six mountain huts have joined forces to create a seven day hiking tour, starting and ending in the village of Champoluc. Each night is spent in a different rifugio and the package includes dinner, prepared with local products, and DOC wines from the Aosta valley. The route roughly follows a…
Top Islands in the French Polynesia
Tahiti and French Polynesia just might be the closest version of paradise on our little planet. If you thought this tropical destination was only for the rich and famous, or for honeymooners looking to start their newlywed life in debt – think again! Independent travel to French Polynesia is certainly possible. With 118 islands spread…