You can’t just say you’ve surfed Indonesia – it’s like saying you’ve hiked the Himalayas. Clocking up to 99,082km (61,567 miles) of coastline across an archipelago of 17,508 islands, much […]
The best things to do in Chiang Mai from night bazaars to nature walks
Nestled into the mountains of northern Thailand, the laid-back city of Chiang Mai has charm to spare. One of the most visited destinations in the country, this city is known for […]
A taste of Greater Palm Springs: activities and appetites
In its early days as a capital of cool, Greater Palm Springs attracted screen legends, the Rat Pack and a steady stream of studio execs. Hence the nickname “Hollywood’s playground” […]
The 10 best places to visit in Honduras
Honduras has so much to see that the choices can feel overwhelming. You can hike through tropical rainforests, cloud forests and mountains, paddle around mangrove swamps, rivers and lakes, or […]
Sri Lanka or the Philippines: which bucket-list Asian country should you pick?
As the northern-hemisphere winter drags on, dreams of your next beach vacation grow more acute. Why not dare to dream big, with an extended trip to somewhere truly new? Savvy […]
San Francisco with kids
The mild-weathered City by the Bay is a compact place, ranked number seven in the US for parks, with tasty food for even the most finicky eaters and with a […]
How to experience Holland’s tulip fields by bike
Brian Healy on the best way to see the splendor of Holland’s tulips: on two wheels. How could I say no to tulips? My mother Joyce – an avid cyclist, […]
8 ways to get the most out of Everglades National Park
Across more than 1.5 million acres across South Florida sprawls Everglades National Park, a wonderland of marshland, sawgrass and mangroves. Such a vast place can intimidate first-timers, and it’s hard to know where […]
I took my camper van across 48 US states. These are my 10 favorites
Hitting the road in a camper van is one of the most intimate – and exciting – ways to experience the USA. Which is why I set off on a […]
16 epic hikes in Canada
It’s difficult to do justice to Canada’s awe-inspiring landscapes. Words can never fully capture what you see with your eyes: towering snow-capped mountains, azure lakes and lush evergreen forests filled with […]