Top Ten Things to do in Damascus

Ancient. Capital. Conservative. Verdant. Practice bartering at the Souk al-Hamidiyeh Learn something new at the National Museum Explore the 8th century Great Umayyad Mosque Visit the iconic St Pauls Chapel Stroll around the Old City Enjoy the view from the top of Mount Qassioun Take a day trip to the Moses Cave in Bloudan ExploreContinue reading “Top Ten Things to do in Damascus”

Top Ten Things to do in Sarajevo

Heritage. Historic. Culture. Resilient. Explore the Gazi Husrev-Beg Mosque Get your photo taken on the iconic Latin Bridge Pay a somber tribute at Kovači Memorial Cemetery Visit the Sarajevo Town Hall Learn some military history at Sarajevo Tunnel Museum Sample the Bosnian national dish Ćevapi Explore Baščaršija, Sarajevo’s Old Town Watch the Vječna Vatra, TheContinue reading “Top Ten Things to do in Sarajevo”

Top Ten Things to do in Marrakesh

Exotic. Culture. Historic. Bustling. Take a Morroccan Cooking Class Stroll around the Medina (Old Town) Fly over the desert at Sunrise in a Hot Air Balloon Relax in a traditional Hamman (Bath house) See a piece of history at the Saadian tombs Learn something new at the Marrakech Museum Try haggling at the Souk SemmarineContinue reading “Top Ten Things to do in Marrakesh”

Top Ten Things to do in Chicago

Urban. Diverse. Culture. Foodie. See the collection at the Art Institute of Chicago Visit one of the worlds largest indoor Aquariums – the Shedd Aquarium Cruise the Chicago river or Lake Michigan See the city from above at the top of the Chicago Skydeck Have a picnic in Grant Park Get a photo by BuckinghamContinue reading “Top Ten Things to do in Chicago”

Top Ten Things to do in Cairo

Historic. Sunshine. Gateway. Bustling. Take a day tour of the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx Go shopping in Khan el-Khalili Souq Learn something new at the Egyptian Museum Visit Al-Azhar Mosque built in AD 972 Discover Egypt’s early Christian history at the Coptic Museum Take a day trip to Saqqara and the first pyramidsContinue reading “Top Ten Things to do in Cairo”

Top Ten Things to do in Krakow

Charming. Enigmatic. Architecture. Historic. Explore the colourful St Francis’ Basilica Be inspired at Oskar Schindler’s former factory Stroll around Krakow’s Old Town Feel moved on a tour around Auschwitz Marvel at the architecture at Wieliczka Salt Mine Enjoy the waterslides at Aquapark Krakow Meet the wildlife at Krakow Zoo See the views from the topContinue reading “Top Ten Things to do in Krakow”

Top Ten Things to do in Matera

Ancient. Architecture. Culture. Enigmatic. Stroll around the ancient town – the ‘Sassi of Matera’ Learn something new at the Musma Museum of Matera Explore the historic site of Palombaro Lungo Visit Casa Grotta of Vico Solitario – one of the oldest houses in Matera Wander around Matera’s stunning Cathedral See the collection at MUSMA, MuseumContinue reading “Top Ten Things to do in Matera”

Top Ten Things to do in Sao Paulo

Metropolis. Nightlife. Cosmopolitan. Vibrant. See the wildlife in Parque Estadual da Cantareira Buy a fresh coconut from a street stand Discover the collection at MASP Art Museum Explore the Sao Paulo Cathedral at Se Visit the Museum of Football Take a guided tour of the Theatro Municipal de São Paulo See the city from theContinue reading “Top Ten Things to do in Sao Paulo”

Top Ten Things to do in Banff

Landscape. Snow. Nature. Wildlife. Ski or snowboard in Sunshine Village Take the Gondola for stunning views of the National Park Soak in the waters of the Banff Upper Hot Springs Cruise Lake Minnewanka Visit the Columbia Icefield and walk on a glacier Hike Tunnel Mountain Sample Alberta steak in one of Banff Town’s restaurants TakeContinue reading “Top Ten Things to do in Banff”

Top Ten Things to do in Porto

Charming. Dynamic. Culture. Wine. Marvel at the Church of São Francisco Relax on one of Porto’s picturesque beaches Climb to the top of Clérigos Tower for stunning views Take a guided tour of the Porto wine cellars Shop at one of the world’s most beautiful bookstores ‘Livraria Lello’ Visit the UNESCO heritage site ‘Ribeira’ SwimContinue reading “Top Ten Things to do in Porto”