10 cosy places to stay in Tasmania
Historic, accommodating and seriously enchanting; from lighthouses to cottages to homesteads, here are 10 cosy places to stay in Tasmania. 1-Tasman Island Lighthouse and Keeper’s Cottage Photo: Tourism...
View ArticleBon Echo Provincial Park wilderness adventure
Ilona Kauremszky discovers the mysteries of a stunning wilderness escape within driving distance from Niagara Falls. “Did you hear that?” “I did.” “What do you think it was?” “Dunno.” “I think it’s...
View Article10 amazing things to do in Niagara Falls Canada
Most visitors to Canada or Toronto usually have Niagara Falls on their bucket list. This I know from personal experience as whenever I tell anyone Niagara Falls is my birthplace, there’s an immediate...
View ArticleThings to do in Florence
Florence is home of the Renaissance and is generally regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Situated in Tuscany, she rests in the shadows of tourism heavyweight – Rome, who steals...
View ArticleNiagara Falls – Niagara-on-the-Lake getaway
Spin the globe and plant your finger somewhere for a getaway trip. You would be lucky to hit Niagara-on-the-Lake. Often dubbed as Canada’s prettiest town, this historic hamlet that straddles the border...
View ArticleHouse of Dancing water and other Macau shows
Macau isn’t just a hotspot for gamblers and luxury shoppers—it’ equally appealing to theatregoers as well. While Macau might not have as many live performance offerings as Las Vegas, there are plenty...
View ArticleQueensland holidays – the big list
What is it, exactly, that captures the essence of exemplary Queensland? Is it the 200-plus days of sunshine every year, the smorgasbord of tourism attractions, the laid-back lifestyle or friendly...
View ArticleVisit Moscow on a budget
Moscow might be one of the most expensive cities in the world but there are ways of enjoying the Russian capital on a budget. They say that Moscow is a playground for the rich, a city with the most...
View ArticleBrisbane – best craft beer bars
Forget about the big beer producers like Castlemaine, Coopers and Foster’s for a moment, and let’s look at what’s brewing in the copper kettles of the little guys who make handcrafted brews across...
View Article7 things to do in Lyon – France
The French city of Lyon is a den of historic gems and gastronomic pleasures. Thousands of years of architectural expansion has left France’s third-largest city with a legacy of cobblestone streets,...
View ArticleGrand Bazaar Istanbul
Shopping in Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar is an experience to remember. You could spend hours wandering around the maze of alleyways in Istanbul’s bazaars. In the Spice Bazaar there are a myriad of spice...
View ArticleTerracotta Warriors of Xian
There’s a fascinating Muslim community among the historical sights of the capital of China’s first emperor. The Tang Dynasty Emperor strides ceremoniously down the aisle in his black gold-trimmed robe....
View ArticlePalazzo Versace video review
palazzo versace gold coast Looking for a luxury hotel room to impress? Check into Palazzo Versace’s Imperial Suite. You could describe Palazzo Versace as extravagant, opulent, luxurious and lavish....
View ArticleKununurra – Outback characters
Frauke Bolten-Boshammer unlocks the jewellery display cabinet and presents me a tray of polished Argyle diamonds. The price tags are impressive; nothing under $7000. I am visiting Kimberley Fine...
View ArticleMacau Map – A Walk Around St. Paul’s Ruins
I was in the Macau Government Tourist Office, gathering information on what was new since my last visit, when an American couple asked, “What is there to see besides casinos?” “Pretty much anything...
View ArticleGold Coast markets
The aroma of coffee and sizzling sausages fills the air as you stroll around the stalls, filling your shopping basket with fresh mangoes, navel oranges and ripe bananas. Scrumptious muffins and sweet...
View Article5 Places to go Skinny Dipping in Tasmania
Clothing optional you know the types – it’s those carefree freedom loving souls who enjoy leaving it off. To borrow a line from 80’s model Brooke Shields who famously quipped “Nothing comes between me...
View ArticleMalolo Island Resort, Fiji
There are so many island resorts in Fiji it’s sometimes quite difficult to decide which one to choose. Although I don’t often visit the same resort twice, Malolo Island Resort made quite an impression...
View ArticleIngrid Piper
Ingrid Piper is a Hong Kong based freelance writer and journalist who’s fascinated by the amazing stories, places and people living in the South East Asia region. Recent assignments include an insiders...
View ArticleFive reasons to visit Taipa
When it comes to Macau, the glitz and glamour of the Cotai strip, casinos and the historic town centre grab the limelight but don’t overlook what tiny Taipa has to offer. Before land reclamation and...
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