By Maresa Manara

Articles from the author

A whirwind tour of Brazil's hot spots

With the Olympics drawing closer, Brazil is using its spectacular scenery to turn itself into a luxury destination that’s the envy of the world

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Walk on the wild side in Patagonia

Torres del Paine National Park is the perfect place for adventure

Torres del Paine National Park in Chilean Patagonia attracts 150,000 visitors a year.

A Jaffna journey

Post-civil-war Jaffna is now open to tourists, and with fabulous food, friendly people and scenic spots, it's a must-see

Sangupiddy Bridge takes you across the Jaffna Lagoon into an area of the country even many Sri Lankans have yet to visit.

Going Gaucho

Get back in the saddle and enjoy being at one with nature in Argentina’s Sierra Chicas Mountains

There’s nothing like thundering through the countryside.

Discover the charm of Italy’s Ischia

Ischia is known for its celebrity visitors and beautiful beaches, but its real charms lie in its secluded forests, discovers Maresa Manara

Aragonese Castle is Ischia’s most visited monument
and offers amazing views of the island.

Graceful in Monaco

Home to the world’s most glamorous royal family, this city-state welcomes celebs and high rollers

1. Monaco: $1.5 million per capita wealth. This city-state welcomes celebrities and high rollers in droves.

Easter Island: One of the world’s most remote places

Easter Island is one of the world's most isolated places, yet Maresa Manara finds something familiar

Easter Island’s moai statues are carved from
volcanic rock believed to be around 1,000 years old.

Walk on the wild side in Patagonia

Torres del Paine National Park is the perfect place for adventure

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Searching for São Paulo

How São Paulo is stepping out of the shadow of its glitzier younger sister, Rio

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