The south of Luzon Island is one of the well-known locations for macro and muck diving in Philippines. Its close proximity to the capital Manila makes this part of peninsula more popular and advantageous for the dive lovers. When it comes to diving, it is very important to choose a diving site which is not only fully equipped but also provides a comfortable and relaxing environment for divers.

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The Philippines is not an integrated piece of land but an archipelago consisting of over 7,000 islands scattered in an area of 300,000 square kilometres in South East Asia. Surrounded by the seas of China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia it is the only Christian state in the region. Amazingly,  the diversity of these territorial islands forms a united country. The country’s heritage is a combination of natives who once lived in caves followed much later by a dramatic occupation by the Spanish and then a strong American influence after WWII.

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Turkey is slowly, but surely, coming back on the tourism track after months of increased security alerts in the main cities of Istanbul and Ankara. Although the terrorist attacks were far away from the coastal destinations, the popular seaside towns and beaches were also affected and they emptied of tourists. Tour operators like Thomas Cook have reported increased interest in holidays in the country.

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Recently Cuba held its annual tourism fair – FITCUBA 2017 – the first since the death of Fidel Castro so whilst the Ministry of Tourism of Cuba highlighted how tourism is developing there were many memories of the role Castro had played in the development of Cuba.

Manuel Marrero Cruz, the Cuban Tourism Minister, stated that the country was well ahead of the forecast made for 2016 with a 17% increase in the number of tourists. About four million tourists arrived in Cuba in 2016and two million tourists have already arrived in the island this year suggesting that 2017 will be a bumper year.

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It was my first visit to China and I was very excited that I would be travelling to a city once visited by Marco Polo in the 13^thcentury. I was there to envelope myself in a place that amazed Polo who described it as “the most splendid city in the world” – Hangzhou.

As the plane flew through the blue skies above the city, I got a glimpse of the beautiful vistas, green velvet forested mountains as well as a large lake and several waterways. I was curious to see this ancient city, which has evolved to become a major industrial hub in China.

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In September of last year I spent a few days in Switzerland and visited Bernand Interlaken.

Although Switzerland’s busy capital city, Bern projects the kind of charm that is usually found only in small villages. The town of Interlaken is a popular tourist destination in the Swiss Alps, surrounded by two lakes and spectacular mountain scenery.

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As the capital of one of the youngest countries in Europe, Brussels has a lot to offer—from a medieval old town with a rich heritage to a modern city for art and culture lovers. It is also city of museums that continuously embrace new ideas and bring to life a wide variety of themes.

The expansive Avenue du Boulevard forms the border between the old and new towns. I headed for the cobbled streets of the old town and Rue des Bouchers, a narrow alleyway full of busy restaurants and stores. It was also a bustling place of commerce in the 10th century, where traders sold meat and other goods, during a time when the city experienced significant growth.

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Konya is a city of love and a city of pilgrimage in the heart of the Anatolia region in Turkey.

Its ancient heritage shines in the light of Jalal al-din Balkhi Rumi, a man who was a great teacher and scholar of Islam in 13th century. He was known as a spiritual figure in his time and since then has been honoured as a saint. Rumi, known as Mawlana (master), is a messenger of love, having moved millions of souls over centuries with his poems and mysticism. Rumi, whose coffin was carried not only by Muslims, but also by Christians and Jews, died in a cold and snowy winter in Konya on 17th December 1273.

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It was the summer of 1990 when I visited Berlin for the first time, shortly after the collapse of the Berlin Wall. I was on a train journey with my family from Frankfurt to Berlin and we were supposed to get off at Berlin Central Train Station in what was West Berlin. By mistake we departed at the Berlin Friedrichstraße station in East Berlin. The station looked very old but it had a very interesting style

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DESCRIBED as “the most splendid city in the world” by intrepid traveller Marco Polo, Hangzhou in China was thrust on to the world stage this year to host the G20 Summit.
Its unique blend of Chinese traditions and thrusting modernity made it the ideal choice to showcase the country’s appeal to the global superpowers.
And it’s this intoxicating mix of old and new which also makes Hangzhou one of China’s most enduring holiday hotspots.
Jetting in to the city’s airport visitors get an aerial view of the treats in store.