The Central American isthmus consists of seven countries, two expansive coastlines and more than 100 volcanoes. Add it all up, and you’ve got one of the most exciting regions in […]
The 8 best destinations for an RV or camper van adventure
Whether you’re cruising in a chrome-plated RV or sputtering along in a vintage VW, there’s nothing quite like the thrill of hitting the road in a camper van, where you’re […]
Hawaii for beach haters
What’s the first thing you think of when you think of Hawaii? The foaming-white sea lapping at a golden-sand beach surrounded by palm trees swaying in the breeze? Well, sure […]
Italy’s perfect pairs for honeymooners
I think my partner and I had both given up on getting married by the time we met. Our siblings and friends had all done it and were well on […]
San Francisco day hikes: the best trails of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Sprawling along the California coastline for 60 miles around San Francisco, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) is one of the world’s largest urban national parks. The combined sites […]
Stepping out: the world’s best long walks
Forget planes, trains and automobiles – the greenest and greatest way to travel is to use your own two feet. It immerses you in a country like nothing else. and, […]
24 hours on Canada’s secret island
Canada’s southernmost point is an unassuming, excessively green little island in the shallow waters of Lake Erie. At first sight, Pelee Island appears to be little more than a flat […]
Kaua‘i’s coast and mountains: a hiker’s dream
Crisscrossed by centuries-old footpaths once trod by Hawaiian royalty, Kaua‘i is an unbeatable choice for hikers, especially first-time visitors to Hawaii. Nowhere else in this Polynesian archipelago can you find […]
Bangladesh for first-timers
Famously poor and heavily prone to flooding, Bangladesh makes an unlikely tourist destination, and a trip here is certainly off the beaten track. But if you’re happy to leave behind […]
Vienna on a budget
Dodging Vienna‘s tourist traps and making the most of the Austrian capital on a tight budget is easy when you know how. Read on to learn how to see Klimt […]