Iran is one of my favourite destinations. It’s simply beautiful. I love the coloured mosaics on the mosques in Esfahan; I love the sights, sounds and smells of the bustling bazaars.

It’s a country with a story to tell but also a country with lots to offer. The people are welcoming, the beers are cheap and sites are almost tourist-free.

We jostled with the locals into the procession and followed the congregation. The chanting, clapping, singing and dancing flowed into the streets.

You’d think falling overboard would put you off sailing, but not skipper Mike Simon.

I found Chengdu astonishingly laid-back, which is probably an adjective you never expected to hear in conjunction with the phrase “Chinese city of 14 million.”

It may not have the Adriatic Sea or the beach, but I was immediately charmed by the Croatian capital’s vibrance, culture and history.

It’s a major bucket list item when in Morocco — you cannot deny the call of the desert. Here’s what visiting the Sahara is really like.

From hot springs to spring rolls, rolling rice terraces to volcano climbs at sunrise… need I continue? This place is awesome. Go.

While Google Images would have you believe that Thailand is nothing but white sand and long tail boats, this isn’t really the case. Well, unless you read this guide to the best beaches in Thailand.

Eat, drink and stroll your way around the world’s most liveable city.

Get there before everyone else does.

One city is home to the Great Pyramids and the other city is home to the Great Library. Here’s what you need to know about both.