Berlin was dramatically divided from the end of World War Two, for the most part by the infamous Berlin Wall, up until German reunification in 1990, when the wall was torn down, and the city was reinstated as the capital of Germany. No longer split into two halves, Berlin is the place to visit for those who enjoy urban life, culture, music, and a buzzing, cosmopolitan environment. [Read more…]
Fine views of Kuala Lumpur
The capital city of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, takes its name from the Malay words for “muddy estuary”, and has grown from being just a small village to a major city of some two million, in a mere half century. [Read more…]
Harbin – a little bit of Europe in China
Harbin is a delight to the senses for those who love architecture, and the amazing thing to reflect upon as you gaze upon its quintessentially European-styled structures is that you are actually in China, in the northernmost major city of the ancient Middle Kingdom. [Read more…]
Porec – an unspoilt Croatian paradise
If you are looking for a coastal resort that is relatively unspoilt by commercialism, then I recommend the ancient harbour town of Porec, which dates back to Roman times, and is stunningly located on the Croatian peninsula of Istria on the Adriatic Sea. Istria was once part of the Venetian Empire, and the Italian influence is evident, not just in terms of the architecture, but also the good food, wine and, last but not least, delicious ice cream. [Read more…]
Victoria Peak, Hong Kong
Those two words, Hong Kong, meaning Fragrant Harbour, tend to conjure up thoughts of skyscrapers and shops, bustling streets and double decker buses, trams and markets. Hong Kong has all of this, but one of the most scenic and enjoyable parts of a visit to Hong Kong has to be a walk around the Victoria Peak. [Read more…]
Paris, the romantic city
No tour of Europe could possibly be complete without a visit to the romantic city of Paris. [Read more…]