Travel

Land of the free (December 2005)

Taking off from St Petersberg in our previous edition, we head for Mongolia via the historic Irkutsk.

Venice of the north (November 2005)

Russia's Imperial capital city is only 302 years old, but it has changed names 3 times. The city that was under Nazi siege for 27 months is once again the beating heart of Russia.

Helsinki (October 2005)

Enjoy sausages, sauna and swimming, not all at once but all in Finland

A sneaky escape to The Whitsundays (August 2005)

 

South Korea: Hello, have you eaten yet? (March 2006)

In Korea, the food is so delicious "you wouldn't notice even if your friend at the same table dies." The Observer visits the country where 20 per cent of the population share the surname Kim.

Ahoy there Pegasus (July 2006)

Continuing in the tradition of Joseph Conrad, here is a story within a story from the decks of a ship. While Lord Howe Island might not have a heart of darkness, it proves to be good fodder for a few salty sea tales.