Qatar 2022 - Stadiums that score!
Could the iconic golden trophy of the FIFA World Cup be making its way to the Middle East for the first time? Certainly, Qatar is rising to the challenge with its bid to host the most prestigious international football tournament in 2022.
Istanbul - 2010 European Capital of Culture
Although it has not been the official capital since 1923, Istanbul’s unique position as the only metropolis to straddle two continents, and its distinctive old-meets-new culture, has led it to be proclaimed joint 2010 European Capital of Culture – along with Pécs in Hungary and Essen in Germany.
insight - James Bissell-Thomas
Occupation - Globe-maker
Greaves & Thomas are the only company worldwide who specialise in historical facsimile globes. Using plaster spheres, which are hand-papered and in some cases hand-painted, their collection spans cartographic history from 1492 to the present day.
24 hours in Melbourne
What was started in 1835 by a determined band of settlers has blossomed into a vibrant, worldly metropolis where residents and visitors alike embrace the city’s cosmopolitan lifestyle and appreciation of the arts.
The Stockholm archipelago
Your own private paradise
A fantastic seascape starts in downtown Stockholm. With an estimated 30,000 islands, islets, and skerries – 1,000 of which are inhabited – the Stockholm archipelago fans out into the Baltic Sea like shards of broken glass scattered across the floor.
Stockholm - By The Sea
There are many things that could bewilder a visitor to Stockholm. In Sweden’s super-organised capital city, pedestrians wait at crossings for their green light despite a lack of traffic, potholes actually get fixed, subways and buses run according to posted timetables, and the city is almost immaculate. But perhaps the most prominent feature of Stockholm is the surrounding water.
24 hours in Casablanca
Surround yourself with magnificent Moorish architecture and luxurious décor in this oasis of calm in the busy city centre.
Windsor
Home to the largest inhabited castle in the world, Windsor is internationally famous for its heritage attractions and royal connections. But leave time to enjoy the town’s cultural and retail diversions, its gastronomic restaurants, and sporting scene.
