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5 of South Africa’s hidden gems

ByMatthew Coe November 22, 2013

South Africa is a beautiful country, enriched with history, culture and nature. It is a popular destination with travellers…

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7 of the best places in the world to drink wine

ByAndy Levine November 21, 2013

When travelling, it is always important to never forget to stop and smell the flowers. Or as I prefer…

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Where on earth is this?

ByPaul Johnson November 21, 2013March 21, 2013

A little puzzler for you today!  The sign you see pictured is actually somewhere I’ve been – a couple…

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7 ways to warm to the festive season early in London

7 ways to warm to the festive season early in London

ByStuart Leckie November 20, 2013

Christmas is coming, and the UK capital is a fantastic place to experience the broadest range of festive experiences….

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7 cafés with style in Palma de Mallorca

ByJan Edwards November 20, 2013November 22, 2013

There are cafés galore in Palma de Mallorca, the cosmopolitan capital of the largest of the Balearic Islands. But…

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Photograph of the week: Vietnamese wine cave

ByPaul Johnson November 20, 2013August 21, 2013

The cave is an authentic hillside rock cavern at Six Senses Ninh Van Bay; a unique setting for a…

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Reflections on my trip to Helsinki, Finland

Reflections on my trip to Helsinki, Finland

ByPaul Johnson November 19, 2013May 9, 2019

Throughout my time in Helsinki, I’ve been on a mission with American Express to track down great customer service…

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The most dangerous road in the world

ByPaul Johnson November 19, 2013

Is this the most dangerous road in the world? Situated in Bolivia, just to the north-east of La Paz,…

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Feasting on bear in Finland

ByPaul Johnson November 19, 2013May 9, 2019

In my continued hunt for great customer service on behalf of American Express, I wanted to try some traditional…

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Best luxury Tanzania safari sundowner spots

ByRose Hipwood November 19, 2013

We all love a sundowner when on safari – a cold gin and tonic or glass of wine as…

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Hockey in Helsinki

ByPaul Johnson November 19, 2013May 9, 2019

On my recent trip to Helsinki, I wanted to not only see some of the main tourist attractions, but…

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Interview with Bennett Stevens, Director of Luminous Journeys

ByPaul Johnson November 19, 2013

Born and raised in California where his family ran a charter yacht business for more than 20 years, Bennett…

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The southern hemisphere’s number one Warbird airshow – Warbirds Over Wanaka

ByAngela Schrider November 19, 2013

Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow is one of Wanaka’s major biennial events. It is a truly spectacular airshow featuring military…

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One of the world’s most difficult dog sledding races

ByPaul Johnson November 16, 2013October 17, 2013

Since the first event in 2005, the Grande Odyssée has been one of the world’s most difficult dog sledding…

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Recipe of the week: Balboula (barley) couscous of 7 vegetables

ByPaul Johnson November 15, 2013October 21, 2013

Balboula is the original Berber version of couscous. Made from cracked barley, it is a delicious dish which is…

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Surf your way into shape – in luxury – on Portugal’s Atlantic coastline

ByPaul Johnson November 14, 2013

Located on Portugal’s Atlantic coastline renowned as one of the most popular surfing destinations worldwide, The Oitavos embraces its…

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