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Visit Titanic Belfast where the legendary Titanic was designed and built

by Anne Betts | Jul 9, 2021 | Ireland

If you’re intrigued by the Titanic story, you’ll definitely want to add Belfast to your travel plans. Titanic Belfast, a museum and visitor centre, stands on the former Harland and Wolff shipyard where the ill-fated ship was designed and built. Titanic Belfast is the...

The ultimate guide to Cycletours Netherlands by bike and barge

by Anne Betts | Jul 3, 2021 | Cycling Trips, Netherlands

Updated July 3, 2021 With a population of almost 17 million people owning close to 20 million bicycles, cycling is a way of life for people of all ages in the Netherlands. It’s the perfect country to enjoy a cycling vacation with Cycletours Netherlands by bike...

Hike or cycle Otago Central Rail Trail in New Zealand

by Anne Betts | Jun 19, 2021 | New Zealand, Cycling Trips

For an exhilarating experience, hike or cycle Otago Central Rail Trail. Opened in 2000, New Zealand’s Original Great Ride is the 152-kilometre Otago Central Rail Trail. The pioneering ride follows the route of the former Otago Central branch railway from Clyde to...

Connect with a rich history by visiting a caravanserai on the ancient Silk Road in Türkiye

by Anne Betts | Jun 17, 2021 | Turkey

You won’t find Ağzıkarahan on any top destinations list. There are no tour buses, souvenir shops, or ticket booths. You might need to search for the caretaker to pay the modest entrance fee. These make visiting a caravanserai on the ancient Silk Road in Türkiye all...

Splurge on high tea at the Burj Al Arab Dubai

by Anne Betts | Jun 5, 2021 | Middle East, UAE

Updated June 5, 2021 Splurge on high tea at the Burj Al Arab Dubai if stepping inside the most luxurious hotel in the world is a must-do activity when visiting the city. Built on a specially created island 280 metres offshore, the distinctive sail-shaped silhouette of...

Hike or cycle Clutha Gold Trail in New Zealand

by Anne Betts | May 23, 2021 | New Zealand, Cycling Trips

Hike or cycle Clutha Gold Trail for an opportunity to connect with New Zealand’s gold-mining past. The Clutha Gold Trail connects with the Roxburgh Gorge Trail, two of New Zealand’s newer off-road trails for hikers and cyclists. Both follow the historic trails...