Features / Asia / Philippines / Manila
Postcard from Manila
Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, is one of the most colourful and historical cities in Asia. It is home to the walled city of Intramuros, one of the best-preserved medieval cities in the world and proclaimed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Features / Europe / France / Paris
Just back from Paris
We have been busy pre-Christmas updating the Paris Report and tried two newish hotels, both part of Oriental chains, which hadn't been properly reviewed before.
Features / Asia / Sri Lanka / Sri Lanka
Just back from Sri Lanka
There are several different itineraries for first time visitors to Sri Lanka. We chose, and highly recommend, the 8-night tea plantations, beach and the Galle itinerary which served as a wonderful entree into the charms of Sri Lanka.
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Features / Europe / France / Vonnas
Driving to the South of France (with dog)
Many of us, particularly those with dogs, drive to the South of France each year. And every year we ponder where to stay en route as it’s an 11-12 hour drive from Calais to Nice/Cannes (2 hours less to Provence).
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Reports / Africa / South Africa / South Africa Winelands
The South Africa Winelands Report
Less than an hour’s drive from Cape Town, South Africa’s winelands are home to some of the most famous vineyards in the world. The beautiful mountainous landscape hides lush valleys dotted with small settlements, hundreds of vineyards and wonderful restaurants. Franschhoek and Stellenbosch are the most popular of all the Winelands towns/valleys: Stellenbosch has the greatest number of estates and is felt by many to produce the best wines, while Franschhoek is the undisputed gourmet capital of the region.
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Reports / North America / Grenada / Grenada
The Grenada Report
Grenada, the Spice Island of the Caribbean, has had a chequered history since Christopher Columbus discovered her verdant shores in 1498. When Hurricane Ivan struck in 2004, it devastated 90% of the island's nutmeg and cocoa plantations, and destroyed homes. But influenced, perhaps, by its dual legacy of French savoir faire and British grit, Grenada has sprung back remarkably fast. Tourism and upmarket developments are on the rise, while the island’s friendly, laid-back atmosphere makes this one of the safest destinations in the Caribbean.
Features / Asia / Mongolia / Gobi desert
Crossing the Gobi Desert / Patrick Hutton
The idea was simple. We travel to the Outer Mongolian city of Altai, buy three Bactrian camels and cross the Gobi Desert to Dalanzadgad. How difficult could that be? In late August we found out.
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Features / Antarctica / Antarctica / Antarctica
Fin del Mundo - Antarctica / Bella Bathurst
Ushuaia, the town at the bottom of Argentina which serves as the departure point for most Antarctic expeditions, likes to style itself the Fin del Mundo - the End of the World.
Features / Europe / United Kingdom / Devon
New report added / Devon
Devon is a magical corner of England. Lush pasture, crisscrossed by narrow lanes whose banks explode with wild flowers, gives way to rugged and desolate moorland studded with granite tors and pre-historic remains. Deep wooded...
