e BASRA: Capsized in a river in southern Iraq, the rusting wreck of a yacht that belonged to Saddam Hussein serves as a stark reminder of his iron-fisted rule that ended with the US-led invasion two decades ago. The 121-metre (396 ft) “al-Mansur”, a symbol of Saddam’s wealth and power when it was built in […]
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With culture, cuisine and coastline, Spain’s Costa Brava is the ultimate summer destination
Searching for the ultimate summer holiday destination? Look no further than the sunny shores of Spain’s Costa Brava. The scenic northeastern coast is the perfect place to kick back and relax with an array of fun-filled family activities, great food and local culture at your fingertips. You will be spoiled for choice from the minute […]
Exploring the ‘hottest’ destination for 2019!
From its candy-coloured houses and thriving cultural scene to the arresting beauty of the surrounding wilderness, the city of St. John’s lies like a vibrant gem waiting to be discovered on the shores of Canada. St. John’s, North America’s most easterly city, sits above a sheltered harbour on the island of Newfoundland, the last stretch […]
London named best tourist destination in the world
London has been named the best-rated destination in the world in Trip Advisor’s annual Travellers’ Choice awards for destinations. The winners were determined using an algorithm that analyses the millions of reviews and ratings for hotels, restaurants and attractions collected in a single year from Trip Advisor travellers worldwide. Paris takes second spot this year, […]