‘I went to Peru for one month – here are the most unmissable spots’ | Travel News | Travel

‘I went to Peru for one month – here are the most unmissable spots’ | Travel News | Travel

Peru is so much more than Machu Picchu— vibrant cities, dramatic landscapes, and a deep history will make two weeks feel too short. Following this guide for the ultimate two-week road trip to see the country’s most unforgettable spots. Immerse yourself in the local culture at Lake Titicaca, savour the freshest ceviche in Lima, and marvel at … Read more

How to say place names most get wrong, from Laos and Leicester to New Orleans and Oaxaca

How to say place names most get wrong, from Laos and Leicester to New Orleans and Oaxaca

Iceland’s Eyjafjallajökull volcano gained worldwide attention when it erupted in the spring of 2010. Aircraft were grounded and newsreaders struggled with a collection of letters that would score highly in a game of Scrabble. Smoke and ash billow from Iceland’s Eyjafjallajökull volcano on April 21, 2010. Photo: AFP The BBC suggested that “AY-uh-fyat-luh-YOE-kuutl-uh” was a … Read more

From ‘sad’ Niagara Falls to ‘boring’ Grand Canyon to Venice – ‘it’s just a canal’ – tourists’ LOL online reviews

From ‘sad’ Niagara Falls to ‘boring’ Grand Canyon to Venice – ‘it’s just a canal’ – tourists’ LOL online reviews

A volley of exclamation marks suggests anger and even disbelief, and is often followed by the immortal words: “I will never come here again.” Paris has long been called the City of Love, but the French capital has been bashed online by some visitors for lacking romance. Photo: Shutterstock The following online reviews show travellers … Read more