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The beautiful lands of Portugal are second only to the sparkling waters of many rivers and lakes. The Douro River offers a pleasant afternoon of sailing and exploration. The River Douro, which is the third longest river in the Iberian Peninsula at nearly 900 kilometres, spans from Spain to Porto and, over time, has created

For some serious animal-watching, consider the jungles and waters of Peru, where wildlife has been respected and man has lived in parallel with animals for thousands of years. Land, water, and sky. Each habitat offers a nearly endless spectrum of the wildlife that has been native to Peru since before ancient civilizations came about. You

Music makes the world go ’round, and Rabat, Morocco knows how to get things moving with the annual Festival of Music. The capital of Morocco comes alive every year at the annual Mawazine Festival. This gives Rabat the opportunity to celebrate the love of music with people from all over the world, while also promoting

For traditional African fare, there are many places in Kenya you can go to, but if you crave the umami deliciousness of good old-fashioned meat, then there’s no better place than The Carnivore. Obviously named for its specialties, The Carnivore specializes in roasted and grilled meats from the lamb and beef we’re familiar with, to

Looking to see the ancient parts of Cairo? Then check out the Old or Coptic Cairo Tour. On this tour visitors will see the site of the Roman fortress of Babylon, the great pyramids, the Coptic Museum and the Hanging Church.   Take a tour of Old Cairo, an area the predates what is now

Have you seen everything there is to see in the great land of India? Probably not! Set out on the rails of India aboard the luxurious Deccan Odyssey to see the wonders of the land.   Imagine travelling as a member of India’s royal family – that’s the kind of service and luxury you can

Climbing up mountains can require high levels of stamina, but the Mecsek mountain is long, rather than high, and offers all the experience of a mountain climb, with far less physical exertion. In the Southwestern area of Hungary sits the largest mountain in its quarter – the Mecsek. At 682 metres, its not the highest

Cuicocha is a beautiful lake nestled within the crater of the Cotacachi volcano in Ecuador. Getting there is the experience – the view of this stunning area is the reward. At the foot of the dormant Cotacachi Volcano lies the 3km wide crater lake of Cuiococha. Within the lake are are two islets, that are home to

Tunisia is a country surrounded in legends, many of which are true. Here is the story of Carthage in Tunisia. Bordering Tunis is the city of Carthage, also known as “The Shining City”. Well protected by its navy at sea and the military on the mountains, its confidence became its undoing when the Romans came in and

Tanzania is known for its culture, rugged terrains, and abundant wildlife, but there’s another side to this country – the nightlife! If you’re looking to experience a little nightlife while visiting Tanzania, then you need not go any further than the city of Dar es Salaam. Known as the musical centre of East Africa, nightclubs