Taking part in a safari experience in Africa is often placed high on the proverbial bucket list; the stunning landscapes, interesting array of wildlife and rich and varied cultures are just some of the reasons…

For nine hundred years British royals from Robert the Bruce to Queen Victoria have taken up residence in the castles of Aberdeenshire, leaving a rich and fascinating legacy. In fact when Queen Victoria and her…

The spectacular alpine region of the Bernese Oberland in Switzerland has proved the inspiration behind many timeless poems, novels and even films. Two and a half hours from Zürich airport by train, the Bernese Oberland…

On Thursday, May 16, Liberty Island is opening the Statue of Liberty Museum, a $100-million project that first broke ground two years ago. Since September 11, 2001, only about 20 percent of the island's 4.3 million…

Haiti occupies around a third of Hispaniola, the second largest island in the Caribbean, sharing it with the prosperous Dominican Republic. Earthquakes, ruthless dictators, death squads and zombies are just some of the reasons that…

What Brussels Flower Carpet is an event taking place in Brussels every two years during the third week of August, to coincide with the Assumption Day. In just one morning, Belgian begonia cultivators decorate 1,800 m2 of Brussels’…

Are you the kind of traveller that needs to take everything they own with them wherever they go? This might be the backpack for you. The ‘Backpacker’s Closet’ boasts a whopping capacity of 180 litres, measuring in…

Although Chicago is a big city, it has always had a down-home vibe, which includes its preference for stick-to-your-ribs food like steaks and deep dish pizzas. However, Chicago has evolved to be a world-class, global…