Istanbul (Turkish: İstanbul) is Turkey's most populous city, and its cultural and financial center. Located on both sides of the Bosphorus, the narrow strait between the Black Sea and the Marmara Sea, Istanbul bridges Asia and Europe both literally and figuratively. Istanbul's population is variously estimated between 12 and 19 million people, making it also one of the largest cities in Europe. Istanbul was ranked third best city in Europe after Rome and ahead of Paris in the 2007 World's Best read more

Cairo (القاهرة al-Qāhirah) is the capital of Egypt and, with a total population in excess of 16 million people, one of the largest cities in both Africa and the Middle East (which regions it conveniently straddles) - it is also the 13th largest city in the world. Situated on the River Nile, Cairo is famous for its own history - preserved in the fabulous medieval Islamic city and in Old Cairo - and for the ancient, Pharaonic history of the country read more

Luxor is the premier travel destination in Upper (southern) Egypt and the Nile Valley. The dynastic and religious capital of Middle Kingdom and New Kingdom Egypt, Luxor has much to offer the traveller, from vast temples, to ancient royal tombs, via spectacular desert and river scenery and a bustling modern life. Although a relatively small town by Egyptian population standards, Luxor is quite extensive and is best divided up into several 'districts' or areas that group the main attractions on read more

Thanks to its international film festival, Cannes is known throughout the world. Indeed to many people it is the festival that makes Cannes synonymous with glitz and glamour. However, in addition to the film festival Cannes is host of a numerous shows, trade fairs and exhibitions throughout the year. As with Antibes, Monaco and other towns on the French Riviera, access by road at popular times can be slow and frustrating. read more

Sandton is an affluent suburb and business centre in Johannesburg. It is home to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (the largest in Africa and the 12th largest in the world), a number of large financial institutions (including local head offices for some foreign banks) and the largest shopping centre in South Africa. From O.R. Tambo International Airport - Exiting the airport follow R24 Johannesburg signs and follow the R24 to the Gillooly's Interchange, from here follow the N3 North towards read more