Siena, Italy – city of architecture and art

Siena, a city dominated by medieval brick buildings, lies in central Italy’s Tuscany region. Travelers flock to the Old town to marvel at (amongst others) the fan-shaped central square...

Don't get confused: Cyprus is not a Greek island

So many people in the world don't know that Cyprus is an independent country, it is not part of Greece. Some people confuse it with Crete, which is a Greek island. Let's go into that in...

Ipoh Travel — What Makes Ipoh A Must-Visit City In Malaysia

You must make it a point to travel to Ipoh if you want to see another side of Malaysia! Ipoh, Perak’s capital city may not be as famous as its “neighbors”, Kuala Lumpur, Penang or Cameron...

5 Rock Carving Curiosities to See in India

India has a long tradition of magnificent rock carving architecture that started more than 2300 years ago. Incredible rock-cut structures which mix art, architecture and history can be found all over...

Hemingway, Midnight in Paris and a touch of history

I am back to writing about Paris and finding this far more difficult than writing my two previous books which were essentially travelogues about Provence and Catalonia. Paris is throwing up too...

Visiting Avallon, Burgundy (France): the Complete Guide

Avallon is a French town located in the Yonne department (89), in Burgundy, that in known for its medieval history and its close proximity to the Morvan Regional Natural Park. It's a place that is...