City Breaks

A cruise stop at the honey-coloured city of Valletta and a morning’s photo tour of Malta’s capital city, the harbour and waterside

Aya Sofya, Hagia Sophia or, in English, Church of the Divine Wisdom, is a mighty structure defining the heart and soul of Istanbul. If you only have time to visit one sight in Istanbul this is it.

The Red Light District area of De Wallen is actually one of the oldest and prettiest areas of Amsterdam but along with the city’s coffee shops, it has an altogether different side.

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…