Brian Johnston

Brian Johnston
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Brian Johnston seemed destined to become a travel writer and author: he is an Irishman born in Nigeria and raised in Switzerland, who has lived in Britain and China.

Liberty Island is just a short trip from Manhattan, New York City.

The world's 10 coolest city islands

Finding a pleasant slice of island life near a busy city is easy at these 10 spots.

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Little India, Singapore. This is Singapore's liveliest and most colourful ethnic enclave, with old colonial arcaded ...

The world's 20 coolest multicultural neighbourhoods

These combination mini-cultures are intriguing destinations for curious travellers.

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Evergreen Tours' Emerald Star in the Rhine Gorge.

Evergreen releases its 2020 European river cruises

The cruises all feature an active program that, depending on the itinerary, may feature bike tours, short hikes, canoeing or yoga.

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Hagia Sophia features superb Byzantine mosaics in gold, dark green and blue.

The nine things you must see and do in Istanbul

From coffeehouses to bathhouses, mosques to world-beating restaurants.

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Vietnamese food is nearly always delightful.

The key to finding the best street food in Vietnam

When hungry in Vietnam it pays to go with the flow - and the pho.

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A chicken satay entree at Saffron Restaurant at Banyan Tree Phuket.

Dining at Banyan Tree Phuket's Saffron Restaurant

The menu lets fresh ingredients sing, particularly with liberal use of aromatic herbs, added as a necessity, not an afterthought.

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Spring panorama on the Luederenalp near Langnau in the Emmental.

Europe's top 10 best destinations for cheese

Love cheese? Then you must visit these places.

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Silversea Cruises' Silver Whisper in Sydney harbour. The cruise line's new summer 2020-21 voyages visit more ports than ...

Silversea Cruises to visit more ports than ever

Silversea Cruises has rolled out its new summer 2020-21 voyages, which visit more ports than ever – 20 for the first time – in the Caribbean, Asia and South America.

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Geneva and the lake with its famous water jet.

The nine things you should do in Geneva

To fully appreciate Geneva's lake and Alp-gazing location, walk the five-kilometre string of flower-flanked promenades that begins near the Botanic Garden.