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Cycle Queenstown Trail for amazing scenery in New Zealand

by Anne Betts | Mar 17, 2021 | New Zealand

To enjoy some of New Zealand’s finest scenery, hike or cycle Queenstown Trail. Hailed as New Zealand’s most popular Great Ride, the off-road trails take cyclists and hikers from Queenstown to Gibbston via historic Arrowtown on a selection of full-day,...

10 tips for exploring Dubai on the cheap

by Anne Betts | Mar 17, 2021 | Middle East

Updated March 17, 2021 I never expected to use “Dubai” and “cheap” in the same sentence. I figured exploring Dubai’s biggest, tallest, richest (and numerous other superlatives) required deep pockets. Not true. There are layers to Dubai that are interesting to uncover,...

31 Fabulous things to do in San Francisco

by Anne Betts | Mar 14, 2021 | USA, Destinations

Updated March 14, 2021 Are you planning a visit to San Francisco? If so, the following 31 fabulous things to do in San Francisco might be a useful resource for planning your trip. 31 Fabulous things to do in San Francisco 1. Soak up the bustle of Chinatown...

A fascinating nuclear bunker tour in Prague

by Anne Betts | Feb 22, 2021 | Czech Republic

If you are interested in Cold War history, the two-hour Prague Communism and Nuclear Bunker Tour offers a thought-provoking introduction to the city’s Communist past. The nuclear bunker tour adds a fascinating layer of interest to the experience. Walking tour The...

An amazing two-continent food tour in Istanbul: a review

by Anne Betts | Feb 17, 2021 | Turkey

Istanbul and Turkish food. Two favourites blend delectably in Istanbul’s ‘Two Markets, Two Continents’ food tour by Culinary Backstreets. It was an intriguing premise … breakfast in Europe, followed by lunch in Asia. Where else but in Istanbul could a culinary...

The dolphin-spotting dogs of Akaroa at work in New Zealand

by Anne Betts | Feb 12, 2021 | New Zealand

I was as curious about the dolphin-spotting dogs of Akaroa as I was about enjoying the cruise and observing the marine life of Akaroa Harbour. On both counts, I wasn’t disappointed. Akaroa Harbour The name Akaroa is Kāi Tahu, Māori for ‘Long Harbour.’...