Along with the 2 other main South American hubs (Lima in Peru and Santiago in Chile) Buenos Aires in Argentina is a thriving metropolis of finance, culture, history and commercialism. But the first time my family and friends knew I was going to be going here I was met...
The Colosseum is the most visited site in Rome but most of the day visitors only see a third of the story. Walk up to the gate and purchase your combined ticket with the Roman Forum over the way and you will get access to the middle tier. The Colosseum, however,...
Walking from our drop off point next to the cathedral in the New town, I could have been anywhere. There is no hint, on the surface at least, of the death and destruction that rained down on the historic town of Mostar after the break up of Yugoslavia. Like a...
At this time of the year you don’t need to travel far and wide to experience some holiday fun. Cities all over the world put on various festive treats for everyone to enjoy. My home city of London hosts Winter Wonderland, a huge German Christmas market and...
Compared to the Argentinian side you would be forgiven for thinking that a quick hop over the border to the Iguazú Falls Brazil wouldn’t be needed; but you would be wrong! True, there isn’t nearly as much to see on this side of the river than...