Scotland the brave … but is it also the most beautiful?

It’s no secret that I’m no fan of lists of the “best”  [insert type of thing] in the world. Why? For something to be judged the best, then the judges must have tried all available options. And it’s a big world, so they simply can’t have.

Dubrovnik. Croatia just made the top 20.

Nevertheless, I’m delighted to say that Scotland has been named the most beautiful country in the world.

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Five ‘off Broadway’ destinations that are well worth a visit

The problem with big cities is that it costs big bucks to visit them.

Sao Paulo cathedral ruins in Macau

Quite often, though, there are interesting places nearby where you’re in striking distance of the big smoke but able to save a little money and have a slightly different experience.

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