Germany is the world’s fourth-biggest economy, has a history that’ll take you a lifetime to unpack, a capital city that seems to be crawling into the future and a population of more than 80 million people, almost one-fifth of whom have an immigrant background – that makes it almost impossible to form any generalisations about a…
Munich is a fantastic place to visit with kids. The ample greenery and great public transport system make the city feel relaxed and accessible, despite its size. Even beer gardens and Oktoberfest cater to children, meaning you won’t have to miss out on the city's most famous attractions. Here's everything you need to know about…
Whether you’re jetting into town for a long weekend or looking for an atmospheric place to write that best-selling novel, Porto is a fascinating city to explore. You’ll find cutting-edge art, medieval streetscapes and an overflowing bounty of great food and wine. Porto is a fairly easy-going place, but you can help ensure your trip…
26 July, 2023 - The legend Thalaiva Sir Rajinikanth, vacationed at the Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives on a relaxing 12-day retreat, after wrapping up the shoot of his next film,…
Each season brings something different to Denver, whether it’s glittering snow in winter or vibrant foliage in autumn. Perched at 5,280 feet above sea level, the Mile High City’s weather is one of the primary considerations for deciding when to visit — though Denver also offers plenty to do indoors if Mother Nature is not…
It’s no longer something to keep hidden. In recent months, we’ve heard about Bruce Willis’s frontotemporal dementia and Chris Hemsworth’s genetic predisposition toward Alzheimer’s disease (which doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll get it). Wendy Mitchell has been writing about it, while British broadcaster Fiona Phillips started to experience early-onset Alzeihmer’s at just 61. My own mother developed…
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Let’s not beat around the bush: Norway is expensive. However, the historically weak krone has made it a bit less so recently, and even if exchange rates change, there are plenty of ways to stretch your budget without missing out on the fantastic experiences the country has to offer. All it takes is a bit…
For at least two millennia, Uzbekistan has been the setting for some of Asia’s most important road trips, following the network of Silk Roads that once formed the major highway between east and west. Today the roads to Samarkand may be made of tarmac not gold, but there are still some superbly evocative and scenic…
St Lucia is a volcanic island and one of the more mountainous in the Caribbean. At only 27 miles long and 14 miles wide, the island is small enough to get from one end to the other in less than two hours. But with sights like the Sulphur Springs, the famed Pitons, multiple cascading waterfalls…