The capital of South Korea, Seoul is a whirlwind combination of past, present and future. With celebrations of the past evident in the city's beautiful Buddha temples and palaces boasting the country's vibrant culture and history, which runs parallel to the huge strides the city is making to become a leader in technology, sustainability and a 'smarter' and 'healthier' society. Read our quick guide on the economic and historic powerhouse of Seoul.
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A picturesque harbour of sun-bathed houses painted in bright yellows, warm oranges and pastel pinks, Porto is the perfect city break for those looking to sit back and relax with a classic glass of Port (or three!). Boasting seven magnificent bridges and many more antique port wine cellars, this quaint city is easy one of the most beautiful destinations I've visited. And of course if you're more interested in the architecture, the history, or the culture rather than sitting amongst the cobbled streets and watching the world go by, Porto is rich with tourist attractions. Read our introduction to the gorgeous Porto to find out how this coastal city stole our hearts.
Home of Christian Anderson, Copenhagen is literally a fairy tale of colourful houses, picturesque harbours and cobbled streets. More than that with free health care, free education and an efficient transport system, it's unsurprising that Scandinavians are said to be the happiest people in the world. Home to plenty of majestic castles, towers and infamous statues there is a wealth of things to see and do in Copenhagen and although this is a slightly pricier city compared to elsewhere in Europe, it is a pretty and popular destination for a city break.
A destination long on my bucket list, Hong Kong is an incredible country (technically a SAR), which is evidently still hugely influenced by British culture. A colony only up until 1997, Hong Kong is a strange combination of extremes; overwhelming Asian foods, smells, and people who don’t speak a world of English, but also hundreds of western restaurants, expats and extortionately priced Mark's and Spencer's and Tesco. A collection of islands so radically different to China, Hong Kong is a maze of grungy skyscrapers embellished with aircon units, and leafy palms randomly sprouting in this densely populated destination.
The infamous capital of the vibrant and culture rich country that is Italy, Rome is a beautiful city and densely populated with museums and galleries brimming with treasure. If Rome isn’t on your bucket list, it definitely needs to be. Home to one of the seven wonders of the world (Colosseum duh), the city is full of amazing art and culture as well as a lushious collection of Italian cuisine. I was pleasantly surprised by how inexpensive and accessible Rome is, we never felt that we couldn’t afford some of the attractions or that we had to budget our meals, instead Rome is an excellent option for a long summer weekend.
Canada's largest city, Toronto is a blending pot of cultures and ethnicities, which makes it home to a vast array of restaurants with everything from Vietnamese to Korean and Jamaican. Although English may be the first language of its citizens, it is at first confusing to see French just as frequently spoken and with most English instructions and signs followed by a French translation. Toronto is truly a multicultural city, with a lively entertainment district and North America's largest underground pedestrian system, host to over 1,000 shops so check out our quick guide to this culturally rich city.
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