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Are you ready for Baku? It's coming to get you.Some people might be hard put to find it on the map (try the Caspian Sea), much less think of going there. But the…

Home to luxury labels such as Prada, Versace and Armani, Milan regards itself as not only the fashion and design capital of Italy, but also the world.This city of 1.3…

A jagged land of glaciers, gentoo and giant petrels is one of the most remote places on Earth. King Edward Point is a haven for wildlife surrounded by Icey waters and…

There is a saying that Argentinians are Italians who speak Spanish and act like the English. Yes, they seem to enjoy queuing, polo is popular among rarefied groups and…

Leeuwarden, the main city of northern Holland's Friesland region, has taken over as European Capital of Culture (jointly with Valletta, Malta).First impressions are of…

Cities don’t come much prettier than Spain’s San SebastianSet around a stretch of golden sandy bays and framed by three lush mountains, cities don’t come much…

Lulled by lavish Lima: Why Peru's cosmopolitan capital is way more than a pit-stop on the path to Machu PicchuOnce seen as just a place to change planes,…

Comedian Al Murray once said that Australia is great around the edge - but a bit more work is needed in the middle.But perhaps Australians simply can't tear themselves…