Bangkok: A hedonist’s fantasy
The Thai capital is a city that needs to be experienced to be believed. Bangkok offers anything you could possibly want… but how does that leave you?
Under the blue sky of Athens
I had forgotten about that sky. So blue, so clear. And the neverending azure blanket that lit up the city but also brought an oppressive heat.
Into the valley
You can’t drive to Nuria. You either hike in or take the scenic train. And this is ultimately the beauty of the place – it’s cut off from the outside world.
The Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena
The impressive collection at the Enzo Ferrari Museum will be of interest to more than just car-lovers.
Derelict and abandoned… but not giving up
Oporto (Porto) was once an economic boom town. But these days it’s losing residents and buildings are falling into disrepair. What can be done to save it?
Wine in the French countryside
The French wine-making region of Saint-Emilion is one of the most famous in the world. But what’s it like to visit as a tourist?