From rocking an ancient Kasbah to long strolls along the Corniche, here are the best things to do in Algiers, the Algerian capital. “I’m excited to show you my country!” exclaimed Soumia Kebaili, my guide through the endless maze of ancient streets...
With its towering skyscrapers, buzzing tech hub, and architectural landmarks, San Francisco has cemented itself as one of America’s most iconic cities. The city brings in almost three million tourists annually, but not all are there for vacation; many are visiting on...
From the golden statues of Skopje to the ancient banks of Lake Ohrid, here are the best places to visit in North Macedonia. North Macedonia might be a land where millennia of history, from Alexander the Great to Tito’s Yugoslavia, converge under the soaring...
We’ve all felt dread in the airport terminal when the fearful ‘Delayed’ – or even worse, the nightmarish ‘Cancellation’ – sign pops up on the info board next to your flight number. I can’t even count the number of times I’ve been caught out by airport...
From the claustrophobic Kasbah of Algiers to the Sahara Desert sands of Taghit; here are the best places to visit in Algeria. “I don’t think Algeria is ready for mass tourism yet,” said Islam Belhada, a tour guide with Algerian company FancyYellow...
If you’ve followed my blog even for a moment, then you know I’m all about getting off the beaten track. That’s why I’ve trawled through the data to find the ten most visited cities in Europe – so you can decide for yourself whether to...
From the beaches of Serekunda to the Senegambian stone circles, here are the best places to visit in The Gambia. The Gambia might be mainland Africa’s smallest country, but it’s also one of the best introductions to the continent. Wrapped around the Gambia...
I love a good walking tour. And I absolutely adore history. Which is why I love walking through Europe’s great cities, where thousands of years of heritage are buried deep below the streets. All too often, though, the best history is hidden out of reach, the...
With Bangor granted city status in 2022 as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, there are now a total of six cities in Northern Ireland. Here’s everything you need to know. As part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations back in...
From Australia and New Zealand to Tuvalu and Vanuatu, there are 14 countries in Oceania. Here’s everything you need to know. Covering millions of square kilometres of ocean and islands in the Pacific Ocean, Oceania is home to a total of 14 countries. Stretching...
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