To travel to Cairo is to travel to the heart of the Arab Spring. Joelle Petrus is our guide to the Egyptian capital in flux… and finds Facebook is more relevant than pharaohs. *Security: Following the revolution in 2011, Cairo … Continue reading
A city of theatre and flowers, Romania’s civilised Western city is for many the gateway into Transylvania… however there’s so much more to Timisoara, the town that seized responsibility for shaping its country’s future. Constance A. Dunn goes on the … Continue reading
Known for its over-the-top opulence and brand new Lamborghinis abandoned at the airport, long time resident Cameron Mehrabanpour explores this city of superlatives rising from the dunes. Dubai is one of seven emirates that make up the UAE, United Arab … Continue reading
Battle the local bar wits, ice skate on the Baltic Sea, and hit up a Burlesque festival – and that’s just wintertime! In summer check out performing arts, shop at outdoor markets or hit the beach for some volleyball. Constance … Continue reading
Birthplace of Roald Dahl, home of the Dr. Who experience, owner of the world’s oldest Lovespoon… Cardiff has many claims to fame. However, as Nikki Vivian (G+) reveals, a better reason to visit the Welsh capital is for the great … Continue reading
Yes, you can see the Hagia Sofia, taste the world’s best kebabs and receive a damn good pummelling at any number of hamams… but what else is there to do in Istanbul? Constance A. Dunn lays the city bare in … Continue reading
Sitting on Lake Ontario, Toronto’s skyscrapers, neighbourhoods and natural beauty form the backdrop for a potpourri of cultures. Rachel Lissner reveals the best of the city, from the Caribbean festivals to the Japanese rockabilly bars… You’ve seen it in movies … Continue reading
Meet the mountainous metropolis with explosive hobbies and a madcap, reggaeton and salsa-fuelled, nightlife. James Pengelley gets lost in the labyrinth of Colombia’s intriguing capital. “Oh you’re going to Colombia?“ “Don’t get shot!” “Don’t get kidnapped!” “Don’t take too much cocaine!” If this … Continue reading
The inspiration behind Marquez’s astonishing book Love in the Time of Cholera, James Pengelley finds himself drawn to Cartagena with the passion of one of its protagonists. Here’s why… Rivaling Peru’s Cuzco and Uruguay’s Colonia as the most charismatic Colonial … Continue reading
Local girl Ashly Myers introduces her hometown of Indianapolis, from the legendary Indy 500 racetrack and sporting stadiums, to the Boho bars, jazz clubs and Burlesque cabarets… Indianapolis is a thriving, rapidly-evolving city, full of quirky character, relaxed self-confidence and … Continue reading