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A Day in Frankfurt

A stopover in Frankfurt can be a rewarding experience as Karen Halabi discovers.


Around The World by Hamburger

Rod Eime examines the unlikely relationship between Shekels and Special Sauce and how it will help you plan your next vacation.


Bangkok's new Ball-game

One of Bangkok's new Sky-trains (above): the Sky Bar on Level 66 of State Tower (right); A boat on the Chao Phraya River (below)

Bangkok's new network of sky-trains, underground trains, river ferries and dedicated bus lanes makes getting around this sprawling city a breeze.


Berlin and Beyond

The new Berlin - Checkpoint Charlie (above), a revamped Reichstag (below).

Karen Halabi visits a once divided city to report on how reunification, as well as a huge reconstruction program which turned Berlin into the largest construction site in Europe, have seen it become Germany’s most exciting tourist attraction.


Bicycle-friendly Brisbane

With seesawing oil prices, Brisbane's new pedestrian- and cycle-friendly transport network has arrived at just the right time.


Breaking into Brisbane

A barge offers scenic canal tours, at Brisbane's Southbank recreation park

Queensland's surprising capital re-invents itself


Checkpoint Charlie

These days all that’s left of the Wall is a short 100-metre section which stands curiously alone in a suburban street just off Potsdamer Platz, metres from Checkpoint Charlie. Open-topped tourist buses file by and tourists crane from their upper decks to take videos and snaps of this last remaining remnant.


China Games

Pudong skyline

KAREN HALABI visits Shanghai and discovers the new modern face of 21st century China, where things are changing at a rapid pace.


City of Spas

Soak up the waters in Budapest, a city famous for its health and thermal spas, and the only place in Europe you’ll find Turkish baths, says Karen Halabi.


Flowers in the Mire

A statue in "Love Park", by the waterfront of Miraflores

The vibrant Miraflores precinct is one of Lima's redeeming features


From Bangalore to Bengaluru

Barista Coffee Terrace: the new face of fast-pace Bengaluru (Bangalore)

Back to the future in India's IT hub


From village roots in East Africa

"Faith kills Fear Investment" - a new trend in village-based micro-credit (above); Near-universal mobile telephones (right); at the pump (below left); A solar panel recharges mobile phones in Zambia's Gorela village (below right).

Across Africa, low-key technology is propelling the continent into the 22nd Century


Generation Y - It’s all about them

They’re young, confident, technology driven and socially aware. So who exactly is Generation Y and what appeals to this new generation of traveller?


Show Me the Money

Macau is famous for its Portugese tarts.

With the development of a Las Vegas-styled strip, glitzy casinos and more five star hotels than you could shake a stick at, Macau is rapidly establishing itself as a rich man’s playground.


Sugar City

This article gives details of the history and location of Bristol and includes information on accommodation provided, local food and cuisine, things to do and see.


That's Singapore - With an 'S'

This article highlights all the other Ss that can be applied to Singapore: strict, sleek, savvy, sixty…. and many more.


The new Dubai

Mean machines in the dunes, in the hinterland of Dubai

"Bigger is better" appears to be Dubai's philosophy, and the city is clearly out to impress.


 

 
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