Author Profile: Anne Slater-brooks

Cluj is the second largest city in Romania and has a large student population making this is a very vibrant city where you can party until late. Better still, for the hens in their high heels, there are tons of bars packed into a compact area around the medieval...   view more

Bangkok is an intoxicating mix of hedonistic pleasures. From glistening temples and palaces to boundless shopping opportunities, pulsating neon, and heaving bars to gridlocked traffic and blaring...   view more

Frankly, 2 days in Lisbon will never be enough to see all this gorgeous city has to offer! If that’s all you have, however, here are my top picks for a picture perfect weekend. Pack your trainers and a bottle of water and prepare to be...   view more

If you can spare a long weekend, this itinerary takes in 8 fascinating things to do in Xian. In 72 hours, you can explore the major sights of this magnificent walled city and the Terracotta...   view more

This list of five of the best bars in Cape Town will get your taste buds tingling. They combine great food, with electric atmosphere, live music and cold beer. Now, that’s the thing of...   view more

This baroque beauty has more than enough hidden treasures to keep you entertained for 48 hours. Go before the word gets out and don’t forget to take this...   view more

If you are on a flying visit to Milan, and are wondering what sights you absolutely must see, then this guide gives you the lowdown of what to do in Milan if you only have 24 hours in the...   view more

Vancouver has a lot to offer whatever time of year you visit, but if you only have a day or two, then you will need to be selective. Here’s my top picks for four stunning places to visit in Vancouver if you only have a few days in...   view more

They introduce us to giant trolls, floating space shuttles, dinosaurs and orbiting planets. You won’t find this itinerary in the tourist brochures, but this self-guided tour will help you discover some seriously strange things to do in...   view more

Zadar is a much smaller version of Dubrovnik. It does not have the drama of the bustling walled city further south but also doesn’t have the crowds or massively overinflated prices. It’s a great destination for a weekend if you fancy a little culture, sun, sea and...   view more

Its compact old town is pretty and jam-packed full of colourful Austrian-Hungarian inspired architecture. If you are flying to Zagreb en route to the coast spare at least a day and here’s how to make the most of 24 hours in...   view more

I do not profess to be a Kathmandu expert, as our short visit was at the end of our Everest Base Camp trek. We were too exhausted to explore much but if you only have a day to spare than this could be a great itinerary for you and all you need is just 12 hours in...   view more

Having a long layover in Dubai really should be seen as an opportunity. We were keen to explore the latest additions to Dubai’s...   view more

If you are short on time and want to know what you must see in Kyoto in 2 days, follow our Kyoto 2 day itinerary. You will visit delightful gardens, sublime temples, mountainside shrines and the mysterious Geisha...   view more

Poznan is a compact university town in the north of Poland roughly equidistant between Berlin and Warsaw. It has a pretty Old Town which boasts a delightful Christmas market and is an ideal day trip from either...   view more

The beautiful town of Porto, a UNESCO world heritage site, nestles on the rugged slopes of the Douro River, and is a hotpotch of architectural styles. Its narrow, cobbled streets tumble down the hillside, home to a maze of kaleidoscopic houses. Ramshackle crumbling shells sit despondently beside beautifully restored townhouses decorated in the distinctive blue tiles common in Portugal. Labyrinthine alleys weave across the slopes, a true warren of homes crammed into nooks and...   view more