Ahead of the three-day trek through Tiger Leaping Gorge in Yunnan Province, I packed three important things: my boots, my camera and my book. While on a group tour of Yunnan Province I have been reading Michael Palin’s Himalaya book.
It’s one of the rarest professions in the world with only around 50 industry leaders worldwide. A ‘nose’ (or le nez in French) is a master perfumer whose extraordinary sense of smell and ability to create scents are highly desirable
Echuca, on the Victorian side of the Murray River, is a popular destination for river house boats and river-based sports including fishing and water skiing. It’s also an ideal destination for a weekend of discovering the region’s fascinating history. The
If the fjords alone aren’t enough to coax you to western Norway, it is also a wonderful hiking destination. The famous Stalheim Hotel was my base for a week of day hikes operated by UK-based tour company HF Holidays. Each day
On this short self-guided walking itinerary along the Moscow River you will take in some of the best, and worst, monuments and cultural sites of Moscow on foot. You’ll also be rewarded with excellent views of the Kremlin complex and
You know that you’re getting old when all the policemen and soldiers look 12-years-old. The soldiers guarding Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen, home to Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II, not only look 12, they look like they should be dangling from
Lyon, France’s third city, is filled with historical architecture and cobbled pedestrian streets dating back the middle ages. Much of the old city is designated a UNESCO World Heritage area. Walking is the perfect way to explore Lyon’s historical attractions.
For too long Lyon has been overshadowed by Paris and Marseilles. Thanks to its rich history, cultural heritage and reputation as a foodie mecca, France’s third city has emerged as a must-visit destination in its own right.