Hiroshima: how to spend two days in Japan’s city of hope
On 6 August 1945, the Japanese city of Hiroshima was devastated by an atomic bomb. The city was rebuilt and[…]
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Category: Rest of World
Langa township: where you’ll see a different side to Cape Town
Langa is an area of Cape Town that feels miles away from the historic city centre and the pretty coastal[…]
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Kyoto: 10 amazing experiences in Japan’s cultural capital
Kyoto was undoubtedly my main reason for visiting the Kansai region of Japan and it didn’t disappoint. There is a[…]
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Hanoi: eight ways to enjoy a fun visit to Vietnam’s crazy capital
Hanoi was teeming with bicycles on my first visit 20 years ago. Now they have been replaced with millions of[…]
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Laos homestay: a unique and unforgettable experience
On the last day of a trip my travel buddy and I always reflect on our highlights. For our adventures[…]
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Vientiane: two days in Laos’s languid capital
Vientiane probably isn’t as popular as some of the more tourist-orientated destinations in Laos. But a visit to a capital[…]
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Hanoi street food tour: an introduction to Vietnamese cuisine
A food tour is a great way to learn about a country’s food and drink. And if you’re vegetarian or have[…]
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Schotia Safaris: a spectacular and affordable South Africa reserve
South Africa’s Eastern Cape probably isn’t the obvious choice for a safari adventure, but at Schotia Safaris private game reserve[…]
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