A Billion Shades of Sand
Over 60 pharaohs' tombs were found in the Valley of the Kings. Loads of exciting treasures were found buried with them, like King Tut's golden mask. But there was also...
Tiger Leaping Gorge Tightarse Trip
The legend behind the name Tiger Leaping Gorge is pretty obvious. Instead we'll tell you about trekking to a hillside monastery and exploring one of the world's deepest...
Home of the Kings
Bollywood censors decree: no french kissing, no nudity, no drugs, no smoking and no politics. What's left? Well, plenty of jazz hands, for one.
(Was Rajasthan at a...
Viva Cuba
Hemingway always laid an extra spot at his table for unexpected guests. He entertained movie stars and politicans but never other writers - it was considered bad luck. He owned...
Journey to the Centre of the Earth
Tips for snorkelling: spit on the inside of your goggles to stop them fogging up; if water gets into your snorkel just say the word 'two' to clear it; if you see a...
Hello Mexico
It's time to live out your Mexican food fantasies. Tequila, burritos, nachos, tacos... is your mouth watering yet?
(Was Mexico City to Cancun)
Whirling Turkey
Mother Nature was in a good mood the day she created Love Valley in Cappadocia. Sometimes referred to as ‘Turkey’s Undies’, it is a bunch of phallic rock...
Drunk on Colour
How to survive a camel ride in Morocco:
- approach with caution, they can smell fear a mile away
- ...
Revolucion Completo
In the words of Whitney Huston, “Havana Dance with Somebody”. Ok, she never said that. But find yourself a partner, grab a mojito and let Havana work its magic. You...
You're so Altiplano
La Paz is the highest capital city on Earth. Once you get over the altitude cikness you'll feel like 7 million Bolivianos (that's a million bucks to you).
(Was...
