The Tongariro Alpine Crossing has been labeled as the world’s greatest single day hike. Lava flows, an active crater, steam vents, emerald-coloured lakes and magnificent views combine to make this an unforgettable walking journey. The 19.4km hike high into a volcanic alpine environment is a must-do in New Zealand but does require a bit of preparation. The weather can change quickly and unexpectedly...

Mosetlha Bush Camp is family owned and run, a rustic and intimate, unfenced bush camp nestling at the very heart of the magnificent Madikwe Game Reserve. The malaria free Madikwe is situated in North West Province, just a 3½ hours drive from Johannesburg or Pretoria, 1½ hours from Sun City and an easy half hour’s drive from Gaborone. Mosetlha was started in the early 1990s as a rustic camp with...

The former residence of Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu was built in the 1960s and known by the codename P50 during the communist period, the 80-room Spring Palace served as a home for the Ceausescus for almost two decades. Nicolae and Elena Ceausescu. It were executed during the revolution in 1989. It was fascinating to look inside the private life of someone so controversial. It definitely gives...

Every year, the four famous big Paris department stores – the grands magasins – dazzle children and adults alike with imaginative Christmas window displays featuring fantastical animated scenes with sparkling lights, festive holiday music, and of course lots of jolly Santas, festive Christmas trees, teddy bears and other toys, and beautifully wrapped gifts. The displays are always poetic,...