The Amazon basin is a marvel of the world and the imagination, an ecosystem of unrivaled size and diversity, and a place of near mythical status among travelers. The Amazon […]
Top 5 alternative New Zealand road trips
Who can resist the urge to hit the open (and almost empty) road in New Zealand? Certainly not us…but don’t forget that the country has urban adventures aplenty, too. Check […]
A guide to whale-watching in Canada
‘Over there!’ someone shouts, pointing to the water a few boat lengths away. You hear a ‘whoosh’, see a spout of mist, and suddenly the barnacled behemoth appears. It steams […]
Expert tips for your first trek to the Indian Himalaya
Yearning to explore the forbidding peaks of the Indian Himalaya, but not sure where to start? These expert tips from a seasoned trekker will help you dodge the newbie mistakes […]
An island-hopper’s guide to the Azores
Until recently, even seasoned travellers would have been hard pushed to pinpoint the Azores on a map. But finally the world is waking up to the allure of these nine […]
Varanasi: how to survive – and thrive – in India’s most atmospheric city
So you’ve visited the Golden Triangle of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur and survived the crowds? You’ve earned your India stripes and now you’re ready to take on the rest of […]
Top 10 things to do in Trinidad, Cuba
The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Trinidad, Cuba, was built on the back of the 19th-century sugar and slave trade. At its zenith, in 1827, one of the 56 sugar […]
Ten of the world’s best city hikes
Stretch your legs over hours or days, without leaving some of the world’s biggest cities. This article is adapted from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Adventures. Tijuca Forest, Rio de Janeiro Aerial […]
Comoros Islands: tropical charm off the beaten path
Here’s a challenge for you: could you place the Comoros Islands on a map? Named after the Arabic word for ‘moon’, Qamar, this poetically named but little-known archipelago is located […]
Escape to Japan’s Oki Islands
Japan seduces and dazzles travellers with its buzzed-up, sprawling, ultra-convenient big cities. But if you’re weary of crowds and vending-machine-packed streets, get yourself to Matsue in Western Honshū and hop […]