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Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: Rankings and Stats; Published: 22 May 2015; Last Updated: 12 April 2016

Maputo a colourful cultural experience - Image credit Kwanele Mpanza

Maputo a colourful cultural experience - Image credit Kwanele Mpanza

As ranked by Kwanele Mpanza
Destination: Maputo, Mozambique

Interesting website for the city: VisitMozambique.net and Pmaputo.gov.mz

Is it easy to navigate around? Yes, the city centre is not that big so you can navigate it by foot, cab, or local taxi. 2

Hostels and Hotels (few, many, tons): There are few quality hotels in Maputo. The ones I would recommend are the Polana Serena Hotel, Southern Sun Maputo, and Radisson Blu Hotel Maputo. In general hotel accommodation prices in Maputo can at times be expensive. 0.5

Best part of the city? The CBD/city centre (city hall, Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception, The Iron House, botanic gardens, red-light district, Grand Train Station) with its Art Deco, Bauhaus, and Neoclassical architecture stands out. It’s also close to some great beaches just south in Ponta D’ Ouro & Ponto Malongane.

Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: Rankings and Stats; Published: 21 May 2015; Last Updated: 12 April 2016

Alicante goes beyond the Volvo Ocean Race - Image Credit: Erik Ohlsson

As ranked by Erik Ohlsson

Destination: Alicante, Spain

Interesting website for the city: Alicante.com

Is it easy to navigate around? Very easy. 2

Hostels and Hotels (few, many, tons): Tons, just by the beach! 2

Best part of the city? La Rambla, a vibrant neighbourhood scattered with little bars and restaurants.

Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: Rankings and Stats; Published: 03 May 2015; Last Updated: 12 April 2016

Istanbul: where Europe meets Asia - Image Credit BilbyandBear ©

Istanbul: where Europe meets Asia - Image Credit BilbyandBear ©

As Ranked by BilbyandBear
Destination: Istanbul, Turkey

Interesting website for the city: istanbul.com and ibb.gov.tr

Is it easy to navigate around? Its a large sprawling city, so you'll need to rely on public transport. Unfortunately they are not well linked, so it is not too easy. However, some sights are clustered together which makes it not too bad. 0

Hostels and Hotels (few, many, tons): Tons, especially in the tourist area around the Blue Mosque. 2

Best part of the city? Its tourist attractions are fantastic. But perhaps nothing can beat the vibe on the main shopping street, Istiklal Street.

Interesting Fact: This city boasts to be where Europe meets Asia. It might sound over the top, but you do believe it when you are there, such a diverse array of faces and cultures.

Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: Rankings and Stats; Published: 03 May 2015; Last Updated: 12 April 2016

Dubrovnik: Not just about Game of Thrones - Image Credit BilbyandBear ©

Dubrovnik: Not just about Game of Thrones - Image Credit BilbyandBear ©

As Ranked by BilbyandBear
Destination: Dubrovnik, Croatia

Interesting website for the city: tzdubrovnik.hr

Is it easy to navigate around? Beyond the city walls you may need to rely on buses. Within the city walls it is straight-forward. Although its a big city, the paths are easy to navigate. 2

Hostels and Hotels (few, many, tons): Plenty to choose from. Dubrovnik is a popular tourist destination. 2

Best part of the city? The city walls that face the Mediterranean Sea. Watch from several meters up as the waves crash against these ancient walls.

Interesting Fact: There was a siege here during the Yugoslavian crises. You'll be able to spot bullet holes on the walls of some buildings.

Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: Rankings and Stats; Published: 16 March 2015; Last Updated: 12 April 2016

This is the Morocco you have dreamed about! - Image Credit BilbyandBear

This is the Morocco you have dreamed about! - Image Credit BilbyandBear

As Ranked by BilbyandBear
Destination: Marrakech, Morocco
Interesting website for the city: VisitMorocco.com

Is it easy to navigate around? Not easy. It is a large sprawling city so you will rely on taxi's. Within the popular medina where tourists flock is a maze of pedestrian streets and this will test the best of travelers. 0

Hostels and Hotels (few, many, tons): Heaps of both. This also includes Riads, a large home, often with many rooms that has a beautiful courtyard in the middle. 2

Best part of the city? The setting of the city is exotic. Orange hues, palm trees, donkeys, hooded locals, snakes and monkeys working together to get your photograph (and money), perfect blue skies and an African sunset onto the mountain ranges.