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A small but magical island: Sri Lanka

During this difficult period, when the world is plagued by the coronavirus and borders everywhere have closed, we can’t help but fantasize about the future, when the world will open up again. Where will we go...

Another side of Tenerife

Think Tenerife and a typical sun, sea and sand package tourism destination probably comes to mind, but this fascinating island merits deeper exploration. Step beyond the parade of beach resorts clustered alon...

Off the beaten slope

It was a sign of good things to come – Swiss hospitality less than an hour after arriving, courtesy of a kindly stranger on the train offering to share his Toblerone. In search of a tranquil Alpine retreat,...