Gorski Kotar in Croatia is a paradise for those wishing to get away from the urban sprawl. Rich in forests, lakes and wildlife, property is reasonably priced too

The classic novel “Around the World in Eighty Days” was written by Jules Verne in 1873. These days it can take considerably less time to travel around the world. For instance, in 1995 Air France’s Concorde (remember that?) completed an around the wo