Proclaimed to be the birthplace of western civilization, the cradle of an ancient empire that inspired famous thinkers and philosophers, and the home of dramatic ruins set amidst breathtaking natural scenery, Greece is a truly memorable destination for any traveller.

Having trouble deciding on a honeymoon destination? Well, despair not for we have scoured through many of the world’s renowned travel publications to select some of this year’s hottest vacations for newlyweds.

While much has been written about the imprints left by British colonial rule known as the “British Raj” on the Indian subcontinent it also cannot be denied that British landscape and culture in return has been and continues to be greatly influenced by South Asians.

Situated between the South China Sea and the Strait of Malacca, which was once the key route of the fabled spice trade and now one of the world’s most important shipping lanes, Malaysia has historically lured settlers from China, India, the Middle East

Built by architect Gustave Eiffel, the tower had an interesting beginning. Apparently, Eiffel had originally planned to construct his tower for the 1888 World’s Fair in Barcelona, Spain.

Australia’s largest city, Sydney, is one of the first major cities in the world to celebrate the New Year due to its close proximity to the International Date Line.