Rainy season in Cambodia – the monsoon season – is called the green season for good reason. Everything is lush and green and the bucolic countryside is absolutely gorgeous. It’s a bonus that it’s also low season so there are far fewer tourists than in the short ‘winter’ high season, the pace of life is … Read more
The best things to do in Kotor, Montenegro, include savouring sunset over the spectacular Bay of Kotor, strolling atmospheric Kotor old town to take in splendid sandstone Venetian palaces, climbing craggy mountains for breathtaking views, and savouring traditional Montenegro specialties from fish soup and village cheese to charcuterie, such as Njeguši prosciutto and sausage. I’ve … Read more
Things to do in the 18th arrondissement of Paris start with settling into a charming apartment rental or chic boutique hotel, taking in the stupendous white-domed Basilica of Sacré-Cœur and breathtaking panoramic vistas of Paris, embarking on arty ambles around Montmartre’s picturesque streets, doing a French cooking class, discovering multicultural neighbourhoods, and browsing Paris’ famous … Read more
These are the best things to do in Chiang Mai Old Town, starting with checking into atmospheric Chiang Mai Old City lodgings with historic sights on their doorstep, soaking up Chiang Mai’s history and splendour at centuries-old temples and outstanding museums, and getting a taste of delicious Lanna cuisine at local restaurants, eateries and markets, … Read more
Brescia is a vibrant little Northern Italian city in the region of Lombardy. Once the Roman city of Brixia, it’s now a living-breathing-working town with a handsome historic centre boasting busy pedestrian-only shopping thoroughfares and lively interconnecting piazzas that are a delight to wander. There are also many splendid historic sights and atmospheric restaurants and … Read more