http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=R.+Ritchie Travel R. Ritchie Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=160481&ca=Travel A holiday in Tuscany is everyone’s dream, but if you want to experience the charm of rural Italy, without the crowds, head for Lunigiana, in the northwest. Often referred to as the ‘hidden’ Tuscany, of course it has in no way been hidden from the locals or discerning travellers. And it would be fair... Travel R. Ritchie Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=160482&ca=Travel The southern Italian region of Basilicata borders on Campania to the west, Puglia (Apulia) to the east, and Calabria to the south, and has a short coastline on the Tyrrhenian Sea and another on the Gulf of Taranto in the Ionian Sea to the southeast. While it’s not the first place you might think of... Travel R. Ritchie Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=160483&ca=Travel Every July, Perugia hosts the Umbria Jazz Festival, one of the most popular jazz events in Europe. And every year since 1973, this beautiful medieval hill city has drawn thousands of music lovers, young and old, from all over the world, to play and hear all styles of jazz. Local performers get a cha... Travel R. Ritchie Wed, 06 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=157172&ca=Travel Portugal is often regarded as one of the best golf destinations in the world. For such a small country, it has a huge variety of high-quality golf courses, mainly on the Lisbon Coast and in sunny southern Algarve. Choosing the top 10 is always difficult, however the courses listed here all provide a... Travel R. Ritchie Wed, 06 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=157174&ca=Travel There are so many golfing destinations to choose from, but these five hot destinations are attracting lots of interest. Innovative new courses and excellent facilities in Turkey, Cyprus, Tunisia, Argentina, and British Colombia have created excitement in the golfing world. The attractions include a... Travel R. Ritchie Wed, 06 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=157175&ca=Travel Europe’s winter can be down time for less intrepid golfers, and many avoid the winter chill and opt for a golfing holiday in southern destinations. Whether it’s a trip to the nearby Canary Islands or Cyprus, or a longer journey to Mauritius, a relaxing game of golf in the sunshine is the perfect ant... Travel R. Ritchie Wed, 06 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=157177&ca=Travel South Africa’s courses offer some of the world's best golfing and the climate is ideal for golf year-round. Many of the courses have featured on both the European PGA Tour, as well as the local Sunshine Tour. Compiling a list of the top ten courses will be contentious, but here goes. Arabella Countr... Travel R. Ritchie Mon, 07 May 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=149124&ca=Travel The stunning Garden Route runs from South Africa’s most popular tourist destination, Cape Town, for 800 km along the scenic coastline between this city and Port Elizabeth. The area enjoys a Mediterranean maritime climate and the trip is regarded as one of the world’s truly classic coastal drives. As... Travel R. Ritchie Mon, 07 May 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=149126&ca=Travel Thailand is more than Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket and Chiang Mai. In fact, there are a great many fascinating out-of-the-way places that regular visitors know and love, which you might like to consider adding to your itinerary when youand#8217;re planning your next trip to Thailand. About 260 km outsid... Travel R. Ritchie Mon, 07 May 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=149134&ca=Travel Australia, the worldand#8217;s largest island, has some of the best surfing beaches to be found anywhere. Here, visiting the beach is as much a social experience as an opportunity for relaxation and water sports, since the beach is integral to Australian culture. While there will always be disagree...