Enjoy an espresso in a cafe in the morning, check out the rustic old district San Telmo in the afternoon, and then tango the night away before heading for a huge steak and a sumptuous glass of Argentine Malbec - just an ordinary night out Buenos Aires. When you tire of the city, head for the wide-op[...]
Walk around Asuncion's historic centre and admire the grandeur of colonial-era buildings like the Palacio de Gobierno, styled on the Palace of Versailles, before hitting market stalls selling traditional arts and crafts. Paraguay is an under-explored pocket of South America, boasting rich wildlife, [...]
Stroll around the World Heritage Site Colonia del Sacramento and you will feel like you have travelled back in time: 17th colonial buildings grace the historic section, while the lively modern town extends around a bay. Go by horseback across the country's rolling hills and stay overnight at a count[...]
Prepare to be amazed as you walk around some of South America's most awe-inspiring sights. Stroll around Machu Picchu and marvel at the engineering feat accomplished by the once great Incan Empire; visit Lake Titicaca and gaze at its azure waters before heading to the Island of the Sun where Incan r[...]
Few cities are as famous, as alluring or as sacred as Jerusalem. Pilgrims have been travelling here for thousands of years, making it one of the first tourist destinations in the world. Even today pilgrims from the three Abrahamic religions - Judaism, Christianity and Islam - journey to Jerusalem to[...]
Spend the day hiking on the extensive network of trails that cover the Drakensberg Mountains or take the more relaxing option and sunbathe on some of Africa's finest beaches. Experience Zululand - famous for its history and landscapes - and the traditional Zulu lifestyles that are preserved here. No[...]
If you are looking for evidence for the belief that size is not everything then Costa Rica should be your first port of call. What Costa Rica lacks in size, it more than makes up for in wildlife, scenery and adventure. Visit Costa Rica and you'll experience a tropical paradise of jungles and lagoons[...]
Charter a fishing boat at Panjim and watch as the palm trees on the beach recede into the distance. Visit 200 hundred-year-old spice plantations or the Saturday Night Bazaar where live music and food stalls lend the bazaar a festival atmosphere. Travel through humble fishing villages on the Arabian [...]
Take a rice boat tour of Kerala's lyrical backwaters; endlessly intersecting rivers, streams and lagoons that flood the plains between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats. Watch the sun set from the ramshackle port city of Fort Kochi before heading inland to see the monkeys and macaques at Periyar[...]
Explore one of Tamil Nadu's many grand Hindu temples, stopping to savour the smell of jasmine garlands piled up before carved granite gods. Crane your neck to see the top of these towering pyramid-like temples adorned with the statues of deities, warriors and dancers. Escape the heat by following th[...]
Take an early morning walk around Dalhousie Square and admire the colonial buildings that once housed the British Raj before the bustle of Kolkata disturbs the quiet. When the noise picks up you can either head into a museum to learn more about this city's fascinating past or relax watching locals p[...]
A trip to Mumbai will leave your mind and senses overwhelmed. Take a taxi through town and you will see glass skyscrapers towering above rusty shacks while the elite of India rub shoulders with slum dwellers. From strolling around the British colonial centre of Fort St. George to shopping in India's[...]
Packed with information on a country that epitomizes Latin America, this Footprintfocus guide will take you from the sun-soaked Bay Islands to the mountainous terrain inland.[...]
Hike along one of Asia's most stunning volcano chains before spending a relaxing evening at one of the nearby hill resorts. Visit one of the world's great Buddhist monuments, the Borobudur, and prepared to be overwhelmed by the size of this giant pyramid-like shrine adorned with over 500 Buddha stat[...]
Relax on one of South Bali's fine beaches, where novice surfers practice catching waves in the warm waters of Kuta Bay. When you tire of the surf and sand head inland to explore bright green mountainsides and sacred crater lakes. Visit the artist colony of Ubud or humble villages where dance dramas [...]
There isn't much that Brisbane & Queensland don't offer - sun, sea and a slice of laid-back life down under. Take off and discover the sunshine coast. From its laidback cities to stunning beaches, the Great Barrier reef and tremendous rainforests; Brisbane & Queensland are regions so blessed with na[...]
Perth is one of the most isolated cities in the world, and yet for many people that is the source of its charm. People are laidback here, even by Australian standards; so while the city itself is sparkling and modern the pace is relaxed and easygoing. Stroll around Kings Park and enjoy the views ove[...]
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