Panama’s vibrant economy

Panama's vibrant economy

Panama City has already taken in those looking to weather the economic storm. The investment sector boasts a blossoming real estate market, attractive offshore/immigration laws and the up-and-coming historic district of Casco Viejo (think prenatal New Orleans). Casco Viejo is lined with cobblestone streets along which you’ll find breezy European-style plazas and addictive nightlife that [...]

Edinburgh the Festival City

Edinburgh the Festival City

The capital of Scotland since 1437, Edinburgh is the seventh largest urban center in the United Kingdom, with an official population of roughly 450,000. Keep in mind, however, that the figure reaches over 1,000,000 in the month of August due to the world famous Edinburgh Festival. The city is often referred to as the “Athens [...]

Warwick Gardens Sri Lanka

Warwick Gardens Sri Lanka

Tucked away in Sri Lanka‘s hill country on the outskirts of the tea growing capital Nuwara Eliya, lies Warwick Gardens, one of the Island’s most peaceful hideaways. The abandoned tea-planter’s bungalow turned boutique hotel opened a year ago, but word of mouth has led to a steady stream of bookings. Guests expecting a simple getaway [...]

Beaujolais, France

Beaujolais, France

With its medieval village, rolling hills and lanes of lush Gamay vines, Beaujolais which wine writer Rudolph Chelminski likens to a “Hollywood set for an ideal vineyard region” – is well worth the two hour train ride from Paris. Visit Domaine Lapierre and the vineyards of the other members of the Morgon Gang of Four [...]

Valencia, Spain

Valencia, Spain1

The first thing that will catch your attention with Valencia is the incredible light that reaches every corner, the great weather that lasts all year long, or perhaps the friendly nature of its people. All this is true, as is the fact that together with Barcelona, these two cities are the most important on the [...]

Cape Town, South Africa

Cape Town, South Africa

What will you have in mind if someone talks about Africa? You may think of war or famine. Let’s see Africa the other way around. Let’s see it as developed, tourist hub and populous. Then, cape Town would be the best city with this description. Cape Town is located on the shore of Table Bay, [...]