There’s nothing like graduating to make you want a celebratory vacation. Both a massive accomplishment and a bittersweet end of an era, completing your studies can also be a reality […]
Where to go on your first safari in Africa
So you want to see a lion in the wild? Terrific. Now comes the tricky part: choosing where to go on your first safari. Which countries offer the easiest introduction […]
7 places to see the best cherry blossoms around the world in 2024
It’s time to think pink. After months of bleak winter weather, spring is ready to explode in the northern hemisphere with a riot of cherry tree blossoms. Plenty of seasonal […]
I’m hiking Nepal for 3 weeks, do I trek Everest Base Camp or Annapurna Circuit?
Himalayas specialist Bradley Mayhew, who writes our guidebooks to Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet, answers a question about trekking routes in Nepal. Question: I have three weeks planned for trekking in Nepal […]
20 of Europe’s most stunning beaches to explore in 2024
No matter your taste in beach, Europe obliges. With wild, wind-lashed shores along the Atlantic coast, mountain-fringed Arctic bays where whales raise their tails, and sunlit, snuggled-away coves of Italy […]
Planning an England trip in 2024? Consider these 16 top places to visit
The story of England stretches back more than 5000 years (and likely many more). Which means its impossible to escape the past here. As you wander its historic urban centers, mysterious monoliths, […]
The best places to visit in April 2024
April brings a seasonal shift across the globe, making it the ideal time of year for exploring ancient wonders, embarking on epic adventures and savoring fresh local produce. So grab […]
Castles, cities, coastlines and more: the 16 best places to visit in Croatia for 2024
With 2500 miles of coastline and close to 1200 islands, Croatia‘s sun-drenched credentials are impressive. And that’s before you add its troves of Roman and Venetian-era architecture, UNESCO sites of […]
10 of the best things to do in the Faroe Islands
Nothing makes you feel the force of nature like a stay in the Faroe Islands. For a start, those volcanic, moss-clad mountains with boulders the size of houses on their […]
Dive in: 10 of the best snorkeling spots in the world
You don’t have to be a certified diver to come face-to-face with some of the sea’s most fascinating creatures. In fact, in some destinations, you can simply wade from the […]