I absolutely loved Latvia. Such a cool and interesting country with so much going on. I first visited Riga and the surrounding areas 10 years ago. I …
15 OF THE WORLD'S BEST CITIES THAT YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW
We're all heard of Paris, London, New York and Rome - what are some of the other best cities in the world that aren't as well known? Here are 15 of the world's best cities that you might not know

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It is no wonder that Hamburg ranks in the top-ten lists of the world’s most livable cities. Hamburg has done a fantastic job when it comes to town …
Who needs Vienna? Lovely Graz is the second biggest city in Austria and for me much cuter than its older sibling. It is easy to see why Graz Austria …
When you think of the most beautiful cities in Europe I imagine that Paris, Rome, Venice, Prague etc all come to mind. And they are absolutely …
I wasn’t expecting to find loads of fun things to do in Halifax! Initially, I actually had quite low expectations of Halifax in Canada. No idea why – …
I absolutely fell in love with Medellin! This amazing city of 2 1/2 million has the big city energy and drive of a London or a New York. The Paisas …
As the trekking capital of the world, Nepal isn’t normally associated with luxury. However, it is quite easy to find some more luxurious places to …
I absolutely loved the Ishikawa region of Japan. It is like a mini japan and easy to negotiate. During the 1600s the region’s capital Kanazawa saw …
How do you choose the right number of days for your Perth Itinerary? This is always a hard question to answer. perth is like a mini Australia in many …
Stylish Brisbane boutique hotels were few and far between twenty years ago! However, the Queensland capital of Brisbane is now increasing in domestic …
South African wine is world-renowned. The majority of its wine production and of its wine farms are near Cape Town. There are four main wine areas in …
Hoi An is the food capital of Vietnam. It is also an incredibly cute mixing an old town and with the new, a stunning riverside location and fantastic …
There are so many fantastic things to do in Daegu South Korea. While South Korea has so much to offer tourists in its popular destinations like Seoul …
Cardiff was a surprise. Even on a rather bleary day in late March, there is a lot on offer. The city centre of Cardiff is completely pedestrianized …
Bologna, Italy is popular as a holiday destination for a variety of reasons. The city has historical appeal, housing the oldest university in the …
Busan is a thriving, lively city on the coast. South Korea might not be known for its laid-back lifestyle and easy-going culture. But in Busan, there …
Landmarks often become synonymous with a city. It is difficult to think of Paris without imaging the Eiffel Tower, London without seeing Big Ben. …
Nowhere else in the world does a palace quite like the Europeans. European Palaces were designed to show off the power and wealth of their …
Many of the most stunning castles in the world are in Europe. Castles in Europe have been famous for their magnificence and often beauty for …
Scotland is absolutely stunning. If the weather were more reliable it would be absolutely jammed with tourists. The beauty of Scotland is that the …
As a Londoner, I have watched every episode of Netflix’s The Crown from season one. Few things make me happier than hearing about a new season of …
Ah Italy. I always say that it is impossible to have a bad time in Italy. Not only are there so many beautiful cities in Italy, but you can also …
Planning a trip to Korea? It is a fascinating country that is truly foreign. And it is filled with so many beautiful places – from the Hanok …
Looking for singles holidays over 40? I did my first ever solo trip at 35. I was separated from my now ex-husband and I loved to travel. However, most …
A few years ago there were hardly any singles travel groups that offered options for holidays for one – let alone companies who completely focused on …
Travelling as a single person can be intimidating, especially if you’ve reached your 50s and have never travelled alone before. I took my first solo …