Although a scooter tour through Rome can be daunting, it’s possibly the best way to see the city, says Karen Rutter
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.