Lifestyle
Glasgow Botanic Gardens is one of the city’s hidden gems. Located in the city’s west end, it’s a green oasis frequented by locals. Founded over 200 years ago by Thomas Hopkirk, a Glasgow botanist. The botanic gardens has close associations with the University of Glasgow where it supplies plants for medical and
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The ferry approaches the port and the crews open the ferry platform allowing a gentle breeze to caress my face. It’s sunny with blue skies and looking up I could see a lump of white houses perched on rocky hills. That’s Chora town, an area not to be missed when visiting the rugged, history-laden
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Located in the Caribbean coast, Cartagena and its old town is a delight to explore.
The walled old town city is a must to explore on foot. Wherever you turn there is something which will stop you on your track as its streets are picturesque and rich with colonial history built by the Spanish between 16th and 18th centuries.
Mansions with studded wooden doors giving you glimpses of tranquil courtyards. Colourful walls with pink bougainvillea flowers. These tropical climbers brighten and compliments the facades during the summer months. Beautiful buildings with balconies and churches. Hawkers selling street food and tropical fruits.
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I had the most amazing stay in this boutique hotel in Chapinero Alto, one of the neighbourhoods in Bogota. The area is full of restaurants, cafes and galleries. The hotel only has four rooms, but each is tastefully and thoughtfully decorated. It has a cafe/bar and a restaurant on the ground floor. The cafe/bar also doubles as a lounge area for hotel guests.
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