The South African coastline is the place to be from June to November if you want to hear these gentle giants sing or catch them in action.

Majorca’s sunny latitude, along with the calm sea lapping at its sandy shores, makes it far too luscious to leave it to the Spaniards. The Brits, Germans and Scandinavians regularly escape their grim skies and fly to their Majorcan second homes.

Ooty, situated at an altitude of 2,240 mt above sea level is deep within the Nilgiri hills and is covered in eucalyptus, pine trees and coffee and tea plantations. It is believed by some that Ooty stands out as a unique specimen because it had never been part of a kingdom or empire.

You don’t have to forgo luxury for adventure; Mauritius gives you a perfect blend

Tracking wildlife in Zimbabwe’s legendary game reserves

This summer, head to the haven of shopaholics and food lovers -- Bangkok

When in Toronto, don’t miss out on a visit to the Bata Shoe Museum and the Royal Ontario Museum. The footwear museum has an impressive collection of shoes, some older than 4,500 years and shoes of celebrities like Marilyn Monroe and Pierce Brosnon.

The temperature was soaring, there was a long weekend and we just wanted to get away to the hills.

The upcoming Olympic Games are a win-win situation for London

Spooky century-old tales come alive in the dark labyrinths of the water city of Venice

Berlin is a paradise for rich architecture, museums and contemporary art lovers

With thousands of refugees now taking shelter in Hatay after fleeing violence just across the border in their Syrian homeland, Turkey's panhandle province has been in the news over the past year for all the wrong reasons.

It's not for penny-counting backpackers, but for those who love the good life, Mauritius offers wave after wave of fun by Serena Menon

The next time you visit Bangkok, make time for pleasures of the culinary kind by Rachel Lopez

It's on the wish list of most travellers, but even if you're on a budget, far away Brazil is nearer than you think text and photos by Noel Braganza