Lima, Peru’s coastal capital, is worth visiting for its unique gastronomy, fascinating history, and vibrant neighbourhoods. Most travellers will find enough to do to occupy at least a long weekend, but we think a short weekend is enough time for…
“Dolphins!” shouted the captain, as he banged on the side of the boat. Everyone, including the crew, rushed to the front of the boat in time to see an enormous pod of dolphins launch themselves out of the water. We…
The vegetarian and vegan food scene in Cape Town is blossoming with tasty, exciting and exceptional food available all over the city. As you might expect from a cultured capital city, there’s no shortage of vegetarian and vegan options in…
Stunning mountain ranges, beautiful vineyards, cool glasses of chenin blanc at good prices, warm weather and blue skies — South Africa’s Cape Winelands are unmissable. This guide will introduce you to Stellenbosch, one of the two main visitor hot spots…
Are you thinking about travelling to Cape Town or South Africa, but worried about the safety situation? This guide contains safety tips and information based on our recent three-month stay in South Africa for tourists travelling to Cape Town or…
Tempted to plan a long weekend in Madrid, but not sure how much it’s all going to cost? Madrid is an exciting metropolis, the perfect place to spend an evening watching a flamenco show or sharing tapas with new friends.…
Girona is an exciting city in northeast Spain (or Catalonia, as the locals would say) with a beautifully preserved medieval Old Town. Visit the town to wander its cobblestone streets and if you’re a keen cyclist, use it as a…
San Sebastian’s Old Town is a mythical destination for foodies, spoken of in hushed, reverent tones. On every cobblestone street, there’s a welcoming bar with small plates of “pinchos” already piled high to the delight of customers.
Cuenca is the prettiest city in Ecuador. Expect curved, narrow streets dotted with cute cafes, more patisseries than you’ve seen in the rest of Ecuador put together, and historic churches and squares.
Quito’s UNESCO-listed old town is a sight like none other. Distinctive green and gold domes, grey-faced churches with glittering baroque interiors, indigenous street sellers with stacks of avocados, cherries, mangoes and blueberries and endless buses spewing petrol fumes combine to…