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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, French 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: Christmas gifts for travel lovers
If you’re looking for unique Christmas gifts for globetrotters and travel lovers, here are a few suggestions
Toyama Prefecture: saddle up for one of the world’s most beautiful bays
Ancient Buddhist temples and Tateyama Mountain range fringed by beaches that glow in the dark: cycle through the stunning Toyama Prefecture to see them all
Do you need a visa for Cuba?
In most cases you will need a Cuba tourist card or visa to enter the country, but the process is relatively straightforward
Spotlight on Brazil
Whether you’re sunbathing on the beach or partying till the early morning, here are some of the best cities to get a taste of the Brazilian lifestyle
The 10 most dangerous cities worth visiting
If you’re looking for a holiday with a bit more bite, then these so-called dangerous cities might be right up your street
Food and Drink
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Christmas Special: Mulled Wine
Winter wouldn’t be complete without a steaming glass of mulled wine, but what you’ll be drinking depends on where you are
What the confusing name of your favourite whisky actually means
Order a glass of scotch, and chances are you’ll be twisting your tongue trying to pronounce the name of it. But these confusing names actually have a purpose
Rock stars turned wine makers
Apart from being popular musicians, what do Cliff Richard, Sting, Bob Geldof and Fergie have in common?
A guide to Ethiopian food & drink
The food in Ethiopia is just as unique as the country. From spicy Wat to refreshing Talla, here are some of the best tastes you can find under the African sun
Bored of Pinot Grigio: Why not try something different?
Tired of the same old Pinot? There are plenty of other options from around the world, and they’re becoming ever more popular. Here are a few to look out for
City Guides
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Boston
Founded in 1630, its winding streets and stately architecture recall a legacy that is unmatched in the US, including key moments from the American Revolution, the abolition of slavery and the founding of the country’s first university
Cairns
Queensland is where sun-drenched Australian adventures begin, and the rainforest-clad city of Cairns is the adventure capital of the Sunshine State
Fes
Bordered by the foothills of the Atlas Mountains and located on the crossroads of ancient caravan routes, Fès is one of the world’s best-preserved medieval cities
Hong Kong City
At first glance, Hong Kong is nothing short of daunting: a thicket of skyscrapers perched on a South China Sea island. But the city can be one of the most engaging and beautiful urban spectacles on Earth
Stockholm
Sweden’s capital – a Nordic vision of waterways, parks and spire-filled skylines – is justifiably renowned as one of the most handsome cities in Europe
Country/ State/ Region Guides
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Australia
Australia is a land of savage beauty, big adventure and even bigger horizons. There are good reasons why the country finds itself touted as one of the ultimate travel getaways
Dominican Republic
Recent years have been kind to the Dominican Republic, which is now ensconced as the Caribbean’s most visited destination. It’s not hard to see why. A seemingly endless spread of white-sandy beaches and palm trees play host to a similarly sizeable range of holiday resorts
Eswatini
With traditional customs still central to everyday life, the Kingdom of Eswatini (Swaziland) offers an unparalleled insight into Africa’s tribal societies in a setting that is safe and welcoming to visitors. Combine this with a varied landscape and untamed wildlife, and you have a nation ripe for exploration
Tibet
Hidden high on the roof of the world, Tibet is a land of golden monasteries, spectacular mountain scenery and a deep spiritual heritage that lives as much in our imagination as it does in the remote Himalayas
Slovakia
Like the Czech Republic minus the crowds, Slovakia may sit in the shadows of its neighbour, but the country quietly impresses with its epic alpine scenery, clifftop castles and exquisite capital