Carcassonne Travel Guide Introduction Located right on the central Toulouse–Montpellier train link, visiting Carcassonne is a must for anyone traveling through the Languedoc region. Though popularly believed to be one city, Carcassonne comprises two towns, and this division is due to the war against the Cathars. Separated from the lively ville basse and the dramatic...Read More
Survival Guide in Cairo’s Souqs Introduction Shopping in Cairo could be an Olympic sport, from navigating whirling dervishes to reaching for a literal brass ring. Go prepared, and you’ll come home with everything from gold district bling to modern art from an ancient marketplace. It is also true that to experience Egypt fully, you must...Read More
Cairo Travel Guide Introduction More extensive than any other city in the Middle East or Africa, Cairo stretches ever further along the east bank of the Nile for more than 35km (20 miles), guarding the head of the Delta and marking the division between Upper and Lower Egypt (Lower Egypt being the Delta in the...Read More
Egypt Travel Guide Introduction Egypt is one of the most mysterious destinations on the planet. Between the Nile, the Red Sea, Alexandria, Cairo, and pyramids that date back to 2500 BC, there’s so much history and culture to experience. Whether you’re concerned about the country’s safety or haven’t thought much about Egypt, this guide will...Read More
Food and Drink in Egypt Introduction Egyptian food combines elements of Lebanese, Turkish, Syrian, Greek, and French cuisines, modified to suit local conditions and tastes, with more Mediterranean influences, such as Alexandria and spicy Nubian cooking in the south. Vegetables, meats, aromatic herbs, and spices are combined to create colorful dishes. Typically, a meal starts...Read More
Best Restaurants in Rome Introduction Rome has thousands of restaurants, but it’s not always easy to sift the culinary gems from the tourist traps. And we cannot stress this enough: carbonaras are not created equal. Whether it’s a hole-in-the-wall reinventing classic pasta dishes, a restaurant set in a former convent, or a sprawling food hall...Read More
Brief Guide For A Short Break To Venice Introduction Those who claim they don’t like Venice usually haven’t ventured beyond Piazza San Marco and the market stalls that hawk Chinese-made “Murano” glass tchotchkes. It’s like saying you don’t care for New York City based on an afternoon in Times Square. The real Venice, with its...Read More
Best Boutique Hotels in Venice Introduction In this labyrinthine city’s warren, it pays to be clear about what you want when booking a room. Venice’s classic hotels cluster around St. Mark’s Square, along the Grand Canal to the west, and on the Riva degli Schiavoni to the east. Elsewhere in the city, you’ll find everything...Read More
Châteaux Of The Loire Valley Travel Guide Introduction Short Background At the end of the Middle Ages, France changed. The Medieval period was a time of wars and conflicts when France was more minor than today. Areas of France had been fought over, notably between the French and the English (who were still French at...Read More
Best Hotels in Bodrum Peninsula Introduction Although more than a million tourists flock to its beaches, boutique hotels, trendy restaurants, and clubs each summer, the town of Bodrum (ancient Halicarnassus) never seems to lose its cool. More than any other Turkish seaside getaway, it has an enigmatic elegance that pervades it, from the town’s crowning...Read More
Sicily Travel Guide Introduction to Sicily Travel Guide Picture a tropical island – gentle waves spilling onto sandy shores, sunshine gleaming off a sparkling sea, and volcanoes spurting steam in the distance. Add to that image lush, rolling hills, topped by ruins from antiquity like those at the Valley of the Kings near Luxor, Egypt. Then...Read More
Granada Less Than 48 Hours Introduction Drawn by the allure of the Alhambra, many visitors head to Granada unsure what to expect. They find a gritty, compelling city where serene Islamic architecture and Arab-flavoured street life go hand in hand with monumental churches, old-school tapas bars, and counterculture graffiti art. The town, sprawled at the...Read More
Best Cave Hotels in Cappadocia Introduction In Turkey’s Central Anatolia is Cappadocia, an otherworldly destination that tops the bucket list of many travelers. Valleys, rock formations, and caves form naturally, with some of those caves housing sprawling rooms, churches, and even accommodations carved out by early Christians over the centuries. If you plan a trip...Read More
Paris Luxury and Design Hotels Introduction Paris Luxury and Design Hotels – There’s a certain joy that arises from wandering through Paris’s arrondissements and soaking up their distinctive personalities. The best hotels in Paris embody this feeling, which becomes palpable as you walk through the lobby doors. Add to that a strong sense of history...Read More
