Italy, the historical centre of the Roman Empire, boasts more cultural sights and attractions than you could ever hope to see in a single visit. In fact, Italy lays claims to more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other country in the world (47 in total), and most of these awe-inspiring sights - often rather casually located amidst the hustle and bustle of modern city-life - are essential to an understanding of contemporary western civilisation.
From the Leaning Tower of Pisa, to the intricate Gothic architecture of Cathedral Square, to the almost obscene wealth of artwork housed in the galleries of Tuscany, a holiday in Italy is nothing short of a compulsory experience.
The national day of the capital city of this proud and
fascinating nation is a carnival of parades, performances and an
all-round good time, usually celebrated on the last weekend in May
every... read more
Some of the best and brightest comedians from the International
circuit join some of New Zealand's top acts for over three weeks of
comedy madness.
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The Monaco Grand Prix has long been considered the crown jewel
of the Grand Prix circuit, and is the oldest and most prestigious
of the lot. All the glitz and glamour of... read more
This international festival of music is a celebration of Islam
and music lovers from all across the word travel to hear a diverse
selection of music, not only from Africa, but from... read more
