Sydney – Australia's largest city – is made up of hundreds of suburbs, many of which are contained in three metropolitan areas that abut the central business district – the north shore, the inner west and the eastern suburbs. ​Although I used to live on the north shore, I was often drawn to the attractions of the eastern suburbs, given their g...

The Great Wall of China is truly an awesome sight – a series of ancient fortifications built to protect ancient territories against the nomadic tribes from the northern steppe. The wall is claimed to be the longest man-made project in the world, stretching more than 21,000 kilometres across northern China. There are several sections of the wall rea...

Beijing, one of China's oldest capitals, is a vibrant metropolis that seamlessly blends ancient traditions with modern pursuits. This sprawling city offers an impressive array of attractions that should cater to every traveller's interests. Delve deep into Beijing's cultural heritage with a journey into the historic hutongs. These charming, narrow ...

Hilton has unveiled the Hilton Okinawa Miyako Island Resort, its first property on the Miyako Island in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The unveiling of the new resort coincides with the 60th anniversary of Hilton's first entry into Japan with the opening of Hilton Tokyo in 1963. Above from left: Ballroom 2, chapel, hotel lobby, Azure restaurant. Miyako...

Less than three hours by air from Australia's east coast is the French overseas territory of New Caledonia comprising the main island of Grande Terre, where the capital, Nouméa, is situated; the Isle of Pines, Loyalty Islands and a number of smaller outlying islands. The Isle of Pines and the Loyalty Islands in particular are especially popular wit...

Hanoi showcases some of the best examples of French colonial architecture to be seen anywhere, a legacy of French colonisation of the countries known as Indochina from 1887 to 1954. Many examples remain today in Hanoi and in other cities, and some notable colonial structures are an eclectic mixture of French and traditional Vietnamese architectural...