Mexico
The capital of China, Beijing is a global city and is the political, economic and cultural/historical centre of the country. Did you know that Beijing is one of the oldest cities in the world with history dating back over 3000 years?
Portugal
Portugal today is tucked away beside Spain, its only land border, while the rest of country is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean. Once upon a time, Portugal was a major economic and political power with its maritime and trading empires – influencing the rest of the world with its culture, language and architecture. While major events rocked the country through the 1700s-1900s (e.g., crown succession fights, civil wars, earthquakes), it is known today for its stability, democracy, social progress and prosperityCity
Vietnam (Hanoi)
Did you know that Hanoi is actually the capital city of Vietnam? With its French influences, its Old Quarter and French Quarter makes for a unique walk down its streets. The nearby Halong Bay also offers a picturesque cruise and kayaking/snorkeling adventures
Japan
Did you know that the 2021 Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report ranked Japan first in the world out of 117 countries? For good reason – as it is one of those special places where locals don’t understand your question but spends 10 minutes trying to understand you, followed by another 10 minutes to walk you to your destination. We love this country of lovely people, food and sights!
Greece
Greece is one of those rare places on earth where ancient history is still very much a part of modern life. The art and architecture of ancient Greece influenced a lot of what we see in the modern world and even in art, it was said the Renaissance period was inspired by the rediscovery of ancient Greek ideas. Fun fact – the very first Olympics was held in 776 BC in Olympia!
Spain
Did you know that Spain was one of the most visited countries in the world? In 2017, it recorded 80+ million visitors which marked the fifth consecutive year of record-beating numbers. After spending 2+ weeks on this self-drive itinerary, I understood why – the sights were amazing, food was great, weather was super, people were lovely!
China (Beijing)
The capital of China, Beijing is a global city and is the political, economic and cultural/historical centre of the country. Did you know that Beijing is one of the oldest cities in the world with history dating back over 3000 years?
