City Breaks

A guide to Amsterdam sightseeing on a budget – a list of free or low-cost sightseeing highlights in the city with a handy map to guide you around.

Amsterdam is a city of history, architecture, art and, of course, an infamous edgy side, but what I enjoyed most were the pretty leaf-lined canals crisscrossed with curvy little bridges, edged with cobblestone streets and leaning gabled houses.

Sorrento is a pretty Italian town with enough to see to keep visitors happy for a day or two. Its also perfectly located for visiting some of Italy’s top sights.

A 2 day Hanoi itinerary. Tips on how to make the most of Vietnam’s capital city in two days. All the best bits to see and do plus a few extras.

How many motorcycles in Ho Chi Minh City? Turns out there are over 2 million scooters teeming through the streets – which is fine until you want to cross the road…

Seeing in the New Year Saigon style in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The lights, the colour, the Rex Hotel, a scooter ride through the city and that Abba song…