Year round adventures await you in the historic Canadian town of Banff

Canada is known for its spectacular landscapes and unspoiled beauty, and as I discovered back in February, one of the most stunning places you can visit is the UNESCO-designated Banff National Park. Deep in the Canadian Rockies you will find summer explorers hiking, white water rafting, canoeing, playing golf, camping, horse riding, but I visited … Read more

A taste of the Tatar in Kazan, Russia

When James Bond headed to Kazan in Russia, towards the end of Quantum of Solace, many people would have had but one thought: ‘Er…where?’ It’s a thought I shared before setting off to see what this provincial Russian city – a would-be new player on the Russian tourism trail – had to offer. Russia for … Read more