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The Pera Palace, Istanbul.

The Pera Palace is an Istanbul legend since 1832 when passengers from the Orient Express were carried in sedan chairs up the hill  to stay overnight.

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Andy Mossack goes into the desert to go hunting for French cheeses in the Negev.

French Cheeses in the Negev. Discover delicious cheeses made in the desert.

Who would have thought that in such an arid place as this you could produce Camembert cheeses of the utmost delicacy, but that’s exactly what they’ve done. Naot Farm in Ramat Hanegev, a 2 hour drive south from Tel Aviv, is the realisation of a dream for them both and a real throwback to Israel’s early pioneering days. Here is where you will find authentic french cheeses in the Negev.

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Andy Mossack tries out the ultimate stress reduction therapy as he  goes relaxing with water maidens in Eilat

Relaxing With Water Maidens in Eilat. Discover the perfect stress reduction therapy.

Andy Mossack tries out the ultimate stress reduction therapy as he  goes relaxing with water maidens in Eilat

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Andy Mossack goes diving with dolphins in Israel at the Dolphin Reef in Eilat.

Diving with Dolphins in Israel. Discover the joy of dolphins up close.

Andy Mossack goes diving with dolphins in Israel at the Dolphin Reef in Eilat.

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With travelling the world currently impossible due to COVID-19, Israel is bringing its cultural and historical sites to house-bound travellers courtesy of virtual technology. EXPERIENCE ISRAEL FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR LIVING ROOM

Jerusalem. Thousands of years in the making.

It was a sound that, given the circumstances, instantly transported me back thousands of years to Jerusalem.

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Andy Mossack reviews the Lanchid 19 Design Hotel in Budapest.

Lanchid 19 Design Hotel. Discover Budapest’s wonderful boutique hotel.

In a neighbourhood of 19th century architecture, the uber modern Lanchid 19 Design Hotel is a four star avant-garde boutique property that is a remarkable building in its own right with its accordion shaped glass facade.

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