Category: Beyond Africa

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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A magical evening on an Abu Dhabi desert safari

Abu Dhabi desert safari review When in the United Arab Emirates, a desert safari is something that must be experienced. We did it when we visited Dubai for the first time in 2006 and it was a blast. On this trip, we wanted our children to experience it too. As we were based mainly in […]

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Family time at Sunwing Resort Kamala Beach

Sunwing Resort Kamala Beach Review Phuket is world famous for its beautiful beaches and tropical beach resorts but when travelling there for the first time, choosing the perfect area to stay in can be a bit of a dilemma. Travelling with kids makes the correct decision even more imperative. After a lengthy research process, I […]

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7 Things to Do in Phoenix , Arizona

7 Things to do in Phoenix , Arizona Phoenix is the capital of Arizona and the sixth largest city in North America. The city is known for its dry, sunny weather, desert landscape, and rich history and attracts visitors year round and makes it a great destination for any trip. It is named after the […]

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Exploring Ephesus and Kusadasi

Exploring Ephesus and Kusadasi In its heyday, Rome was a superpower. The Roman Empire stood for over a thousand years and at its peak, it ruled from the borders of Scotland to the deserts of Egypt and in between. I am often surprised when tours in non-European countries, like Morocco and Lebanon, include a visit […]

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5 Budget-friendly US vacations

Budget-friendly US vacations you should visit Traveling the world can be a great adventure that doesn't have to break the bank. There are plenty of budget-friendly vacation destinations in the United States alone. Whether you're looking for a place to enjoy the outdoors or a city filled with historical landmarks, you'll be able to find […]

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Step back in time on a tour of Florence in Italy

A tour of Florence in Italy Florence in Italy is often called the best city in the world. It was ranked top of the list in the Conde Nast Traveler Reader's Choice Awards for several years. I took some photos of Florence that will give you an idea of what it is like, if you […]

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Strolling through the old town of Dubrovnik

The old town of Dubrovnik Dubrovnik was the first port of call on our Mediterranean cruise  . I must confess that I didn't know much about it a month before I went there- other than that it was a picturesque city with orange roofs that I'd love to visit someday - and the location of […]

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