Dubai is known by many names: City of Gold for its jewellery, Hong Kong of the Middle East for its business environment, Venice of the Middle East because it lies on a wide creek, and Shopping Capital of the Middle East for its mega malls
You can spend weeks rushing around and still see only a fraction of the city’s recognisable sights, but the best of New York happens in the spaces between.
Dubai is known by many names: City of Gold for its jewellery, Hong Kong of the Middle East for its business environment, Venice of the Middle East because it lies on a wide creek, and Shopping Capital of the Middle East for its mega malls
There is more to Mozambique than white sandy beaches and prawns peri-peri. It has a history and culture worth experiencing first hand
You can spend weeks rushing around and still see only a fraction of the city’s recognisable sights, but the best of New York happens in the spaces between.
It’s important to have a sense of humour when you travel, says Pat Basson. He recounts an Egyptian ‘adventure’ with a surprise around every corner.
Lisa de Speville completes the Himalayan Stage Race and finds the mountains are in stark contrast to the chaos of India’s overpopulated cities. 
Jacques Marais ventures into St Petersburg and finds a city brimming with music, Stolichnaya and 19th century architecture.