Category: Beyond Africa

10 great tips to travel on a budget

If you are looking for tips on how to travel on a budget, read on... For most of my life I’ve suffered from a serious ailment – a chronic case of the travel bug. After a few weeks at home, I feel like I need to travel. But I prefer not to spend too much […]

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9 Best Things To Do In The UAE

The best things to do in the UAE This is a guest post. The UAE’s reputation is largely attributed to the fame of its most popular emirates including Dubai and Abu Dhabi. But, did you know that this country in the Middle East is more than that? Each of its seven emirates is spectacular and […]

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10 Best Family-Friendly Things To Do In Phuket

Best family-friendly things to do in Phuket I did a lot of research before I went to Phuket – as I always do before I travel – and it seemed as though people who’d been to Phuket were divided into two camps. Those who loved it and those - who didn’t. I wondered whether I […]

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Fall in love with Venice

Fall in love with Venice Although our visit to Venice coincided with a much-hyped celebrity wedding there, we didn't get to see it… or the happy couple. However, Venice didn't need Hollywood stars or anyone else to lend it any stardust - it had enough magic of its own. In accordance with the title La […]

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10 Best Things To Do In Ras Al Khaimah

The Best Things To Do In Ras Al Khaimah About Ras Al Khaimah Located on the Persian Gulf coast, Ras Al Khaimah is the northernmost emirate of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates. Although it is not yet as well-known as fellow Emirates, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, it is becoming increasingly […]

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Riding the world’s fastest roller coaster at Ferrari World

The world’s fastest roller coaster at Ferrari World A few years ago, an acquaintance and I were talking about our travels. She had been telling me about her visit to Ferrari World. I mentioned that I hadn’t been there. Knowing that I had travelled a fair amount, she exclaimed, rather shocked, “You haven’t been to […]

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7 Unique Things to do in Penang , Malaysia

Looking for the best things to do in Penang , Malaysia? See my recommendations below... Penang is one of Malaysia’s most visited tourist destinations and my favourite city in Malaysia too. Also known as "The Pearl of Orient" and "The Silicon Valley of the East" for its massive electrical and electronics industry, it has a […]

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10 Things To Do In Bangkok - With Kids (or without)

Looking for the best family-friendly things to do in Bangkok? See my recommendations below... Bangkok is a vibrant, bustling, multi-faceted city, and a vast, sprawling metropolis, home to modern steel skyscrapers standing alongside traditional tiled temples. It is a city of colourful tuk-tuks, golden spires and delicious street food. It has an infectious energy that […]

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Ancient Olympics - Tracing Olympic history in Olympia

Ancient Olympics - Tracing Olympic history in Olympia The Olympics remain the most compelling search for excellence that exists in sport, and maybe in life itself." Dawn Fraser Did you know that… …the Olympic Games were named after the ancient Greek city of Olympia? …the only event initially was a race of about 190m …the […]

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