Jaipur: History
Jaipur was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, a Rajput ruler and noted astronomer, who relocated his capital from the hilltop fort at Amber to…
Queenstown: History
Queenstown’s founding traces back to the 1860s Otago gold rush, when gold discoveries in the surrounding rivers and hills drew prospectors in fast, turning a sparse area of…
What to Wear in Cappadocia
Cappadocia sits at roughly 1,000 metres elevation in the middle of Anatolia, which means a continental climate with bigger temperature swings than most visitors expect from Turkey. This…
UAE: Entry Requirements
QUICK FACTS Country: United Arab Emirates Visa type: Many nationalities receive visa-on-arrival or visa-free entry for tourism stays Where to check official requirements: Your destination’s official government immigration…
Ooty Destination Guide
A realistic Ooty guide covering viewpoints, the toy train, gardens, traffic, weather and how to plan the Nilgiris without disappointment.
Hoi An: History
Hoi An’s location at the mouth of the Thu Bon River made it a natural harbour, and by the 2nd century it was already functioning as a port…
Venice: 3-Day Itinerary
Three days is the right amount of time — enough to cover the major sights, explore the lagoon islands, and still have room for aimless wandering. Get a…
Kerala: Travel Guide
Kerala’s hill country, backwaters and coastline form one of the most self-contained and rewarding regional trips in India. MUNNAR Read the full Munnar destination guide for an overview,…
Italy: Entry Requirements (Schengen Area)
QUICK FACTS Country: Italy Visa type: Italy is part of the Schengen Area Where to check official requirements: Your destination’s official government immigration or foreign affairs website, or…
Jaipur: 3-Day Itinerary
DAY 1: AMBER FORT A full morning at Amber Fort, ideally arriving at opening time to avoid both the heat and the tour bus crowds that build by…