a former sewing factory that has been transformed into a hub for artist studios, co-working space, cafes

The staff was very attentive and friendly. We had been warned about thievery and pickpocketing, so we were careful, but we never experienced any The falls were absolutely gorgeous and very secluded. There were no shortages of cafes and bars, but zero restaurants. It was bizarre. And everything is very reasonably priced on top of it all.

Overall, it was very rewarding and I learned a lot. It was very festive, but also very different to my New Year’s Eve celebrations over the past few decades It could take hours to retrieve money and there were daily caps of around ₹2k (£24). Below, are some helpful tips for each country that I visited, in case you are thinking about a visit. Bring tissue packets with you in case you find yourself in need of a public restroom.

The tasting menu, which is not disclosed until the very end (*spoiler alert, I've posted it below*),

Highlights in 2022 included dining in caves (Lanzarote and Polignano a Mare), drifting above mystical

booked my flight to Ho Chi Minh City (with a long layover in Bangkok), packed and headed to an internet cafe

It’s just steps from the main piazza and the owner is very attentive. Sustenance: Eat all things lemon –risotto, spaghetti, gelato, cake, jam, olive oil, etc.

Although Botany Bay was beautiful, after our very late lunch (around 5pm), we didn't feel as up for the

all non-essential travel near the Syrian and Iraqi borders be avoided, the rest of Jordan is actually very But there is also a very nice Movenpick down there and a brand new Westin is opening June 2017. Both are very close to the entrance into Petra. Following Petra by Night, head to the Cave Bar, right at the entrance into Petra, for a drink or two. It’s very rocky at the entrance. Don’t shave your legs before visiting the Dead Sea, ladies. Ouch!

Liechtenstein is a very accessible day trip from London.

And the staff was very attentive/helpful. The Colosseum Underground Evening Tour ranks very high on my suggestion list. Altare della Patria, Monumento Nazionale a Vittorio Emanuele II, Il Vittoriano, The Wedding Cake or The It was very good and reasonably priced. Stefano, our captain, was very knowledgeable and lovely.

I'm very lucky I'm small enough to curl up comfortably in Economy.

showcased artifacts from the 17th-century Makalös Palace which formerly stood above ground at this very Tensta was a very cute station. It felt a bit like exploring a cartoon zoo.

In front of the neo-classical Cathedral there was a giant Christmas tree surrounded by a very cute Christmas

And don't forget the specialty souvenir shops and cafes dotted around Taipei that are all centered around

It was very nice and very centrally located. It’s touristy, but the food was very good, the service was great and there was even a sword fight! use the Euro Everyone speaks English in both countries Finland is quite expensive, whereas Estonia is very affordable The Finns are very heavy drinkers but booze cannot be purchased in supermarkets Tipping is It was very cold and wet when I visited - even the doggies were dressed to keep warm and dry.

expect to be receive (what I assume is) an angry lecture from the oldest German nearby, or, at the very

a slideshow highlighting some these travels and experiences (mouse over to see where and when): In case

corrals, a second set of slower steers are set loose to collect any bulls that may have strayed from the herd

The only inhabited territory of Iceland within the Arctic Circle is a very small island called Grímsey The ferry takes about 3 hours and, from what I understand, can be a very unsettling journey. Gagga – greeter, chauffeur, tour guide, calligrapher and airport security - was the only person whom we came