The mighty Nile River is the longest in the world, originating in Uganda and flowing through several African countries, before it meanders through Egypt to the mediterranean sea. The annual Nile floods have sustained Egyptian civilisation for thousands of years, and the black sediment left … …

The Egyptian revolution of 2011 captivated the world, and proved to be a triumph for the people of this great nation. An overwhelming desire for freedom and liberty has culminated in extraordinary scenes in and around Tahrir square during the last month, as the former … …

The western fjords of Norway on a still morning look like fragile glass, as if a single tap with an ice pick would shatter the tranquil waters into a thousand tiny pieces. Fjordland Norway is nature’s royalty, and probably the most majestic place on earth. … …

Bergen is an iconic travel destination, dear reader. The city is one of those rare places on Earth where one feels overwhelmed by a feeling of euphoria for just having arrived here. Famed as the gateway to Fjordland Norway, the city itself is surrounded by … …

Now I have your attention I’d like to let you in on a little secret. I must confess it’s Norway’s public policy I admire most in the world; following an enormous injection of funds to service the health care, education, social security, aged care and … …

Mama Mia, when is Stockholm’s promised ABBA museum ever going to open! The latest from my guide book reads that despite several delays, the museum is finally scheduled to open in 2010. Well I can tell you, there was something in the air that night, … …

The Swedes are a genetically blessed people. I’ve been strolling around two cities so far, and I’m convinced every time a local sneezes the blessing must be … you are so good looking! From the kids, to the guys, and of course the girls, it … …

That is the question, methinks. The setting for the Bard’s play based on the trials of a Danish prince is Kronborg Castle in North Zealand, less than an hour north of Copenhagen. And the answer … hell yeah, bring it on I doth protest! Denmark … …

The tournament’s two best football teams ran onto Soccer City stadium in Soweto to decide the World Cup, in anticipation of a finale to captivate the world. Oh yeah, The Netherlands and Spain lining up for an epic decider is sure to tantalise the world’s … …

There’s something magical about going on a road trip in Canada; with the rhythm of the road, the variable weather conditions, and the constantly changing scenery providing endless entertainment. We rode the Greyhound back from the United States to Quebec after a wonderful New Year’s … …