My introduction to Sabah's capital city of Kota Kinabalu on an early morning stroll through the seafood markets perched on the seafront ended mid-aisle surrounded by babbling locals and glistening fresh sea creatures with dead eyes glaring at the
Croatia is no longer off-the-beaten-track, thanks to the hordes of visitors that flock there each summer in search of sparkling blue seas and Game of Thrones sights. If you’re planning to visit Croatia this summer, why not set your sights on one of the country’s 1,200 relaxing islands.
Think of Mallorca, and you may conjure up visions of all-inclusive resorts, packed beaches and rows of bars populated by rowdy British tourists. But there’s much more to this Balearic island. Step off the beaten track and away from the crowds and discover tranquil villages, secluded beaches and dramatic hiking trails.
Affectionately referred to as simply "Port" by the locals, Port Douglas is an hour's drive north of Cairns along Captain Cook Highway, one of the most scenic roadways in North Queensland, also known as the "Great Barrier Reef Drive". It's where two
Said to be one of the most beautiful towns of the Algarve in Portugal, Tavira sits a mere 25km west of the Spanish border and only a short bus ride from Faro. This is where you can get a taste of the real traditional Portuguese way of life, without
Visiting the sandy island of Armona is like taking a step back in time.
If you want to avoid the tourist plague (July and August) then head to Portugal's Algarve coastline during the shoulder season, when the prices are lower and bit of personal space whilst walking around, ferry hopping, and meeting the fishermen.
It was during a calorie-loaded late-night binge of chocolate and caramel torte, whilst delicately sipping an aged Portuguese port that I first heard about a little boy that lured fishermen into doing a vanishing act. The quaint cafe in a dimly lit
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