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The World Travel Guide (WTG) is the flagship digital consumer brand within the Columbus Travel Media portfolio. Available in English, German, and Spanish versions, the WTG provides detailed and accurate travel content designed to inspire global travellers. It covers all aspects, from cities to airports, cruise ports to ski and beach resorts, attractions to events, and it also includes offbeat travel news, stories, quizzes and guides for adventurous travellers.
Travel Features
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Top 5: Destinations fit for spies
Live out your secret agent dreams while you perfect your plotting with these spy-inspired destinations
Where to go on holiday in October 2019
From nature to culture, plus a chance to enjoy German beer at a less touristy beer fest, we’ve got your October getaway covered
Exploring Northern Ireland's coastal route
Use this guide to plan for your road trips along Northern Ireland’s coastal route
Top 5: Cool movie locations
Movie lovers can use the locations of these popular Hollywood blockbusters as inspiration for their next getaway
Chase the sun on the cool island of Malta
Malta enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year, making it a perfect destination for sun, sand and culture, any time of the year
Food and Drink
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Istanbul food & drink guide: 10 things to try in Istanbul
With a foot in both Europe and Asia, Istanbul’s cultural and geographical diversity collide, providing a rich and varied cuisine
The complete guide to Bulgarian wine
Bulgaria is not yet a well-known wine country, but that is about to change as Bulgarian wineries are carving an admirable niche, writes Vivien Yap
How to eat and drink in New Orleans
New Orleans is one of the best places to eat, drink and listen to live jazz, then repeat them the next day
Weird world foods
Travellers with an adventurous appetite and a strong stomach can seek out these nine weird and wonderful delicacies from around the world
How to eat well at the Notting Hill Carnival
A spirited celebration of all things Caribbean, Notting Hill Carnival is Europe’s biggest street festival – and it’s not to be missed
City Guides
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Eilat
Sandwiched between the Red Sea and the mighty Negev desert, Eilat is a water sport and desert adventure paradise. The southernmost city of Israel has all the hallmarks of a fantastic sun and fun holiday like VAT-free shopping and spotless beaches
Geneva
The most famously cosmopolitan city in Switzerland thanks to the presence of the UN, Geneva doesn’t disappoint. First, there’s the prime location slap-bang in the heart of Europe and framed by the snow-capped peaks of the Jura Alps. Then, there’s the magnificent Lake Geneva (Lac Léman to locals) that still provides a hub for city life, as well as the location for the city’s most famous monument, the towering Jet d’Eau
Hangzhou
Perhaps for the very first time, the hyperbole from the Chinese tourist brochure that surrounds Hangzhou and its infamous West Lake is justified in its over-the-top accolades. As they say around these parts: "Above is Paradise, below is Hangzhou."
Phnom Penh
Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh, is a quintessential Southeast Asian city: a buzzing whirl of saffron robes, heaving markets and golden spires
Singapore
The city-state of Singapore, blending a heady mix of Asian cultures with a constant drive for progress, has been hosting travellers from around the world since Stamford Raffles established it as a trading post of the British East India Company in 1819
Country/ State/ Region Guides
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Antigua and Barbuda
“We have 365 beaches here – one for every day of the year.” If you were given a dollar every time you heard that in Antigua, your holiday would surely be paid for. But locals have every right to be proud of Antigua and its dashing twin, Barbuda: with their powdery beaches and swaying palms they’re the quintessence of Caribbean island idyll
Canada
Whether you’re a hardcore adrenaline junkie, a wildlife enthusiast or a city slicker looking for cutting-edge culture, Canada ticks all the boxes. The world’s second-largest country (by total area) racks up an astonishing diversity of landscapes; the vast Canadian Prairies rise abruptly to the glacier-topped Rocky Mountains; rugged, unspoiled coastlines give way to immense forests and emerald lakes; and Arctic waters lap upon frozen tundra
France
You could spend a lifetime's worth of holidays in France and still feel as if you hadn't done the country justice. It remains one the planet's most visited tourist destination, meriting its standing with an almost overwhelming mass of historical treasures, storybook landscapes, and cultural idiosyncrasies
Tahiti
The Islands of Tahiti are known for their laid-back vibes. Expect romantic sunsets and giant curls of turquoise breaking over reefs. Remote and pristine, the islands give you a glimpse of paradise on Earth
Venezuela
Those visiting this feisty South American nation will discover a country of extraordinary diversity and abundant natural beauty; a land of lofty Andean peaks, mysterious Lost World plateaus and idyllic Caribbean islands