Kowloon might be loud, crazy and disarmingly brash – but the pulsing heart of Hong Kong is full of delights for younger travellers. Just a leisurely stroll through the bright […]
Birdwatching in Malaysia: an essential guide
More than 750 bird species can be found under Malaysia’s chattering jungle canopies – that’s a whole lot of feathers for a relatively small nation. Whether you’re an avid birder […]
Uruguay outside the box: a guide to its unconventional experiences
Sandwiched between tourism giants Argentina and Brazil, Uruguay might suffer from ‘middle child’ syndrome. Lip service is paid to the Portuguese-founded Colonia del Sacramento, but often only as a day trip […]
Beyond the dunes: road-tripping Mongolia’s Gobi Desert
Giant sand dunes fringed by sun-scorched valleys. Primordial fossils hidden within flaming-red cliffs. The sun setting pink and purple over a Mongolian yurt. Few experiences bring together offbeat adventure and […]
10 reasons to visit Latvia
If you don’t already have a connection to Latvia, chances are it may not have crossed your mind as a potential destination for your next trip. But this Baltic nation […]
Seven reasons to visit Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy’s intriguing borderland
Writers Hemingway, Rilke and Joyce all found inspiration in the tiny, triple-barrelled Friuli Venezia Giulia region, tucked away in the far northeast of Italy. Today, despite being just a couple […]
Top 10 things to do in Cabo San Lucas
Once just a placid fishing village at the very tip of Baja California, Cabo San Lucas has blossomed into one of the world’s most famous spots for celeb sightings, grand […]
Poland’s playground: high-altitude activities in the Carpathian Mountains
Poland’s southern border is defined by the upward thrust of the Carpathian Mountains. Europe’s second-biggest mountain range after the Alps, the Carpathians sweep over central Europe in an arc from the Czech Republic […]
How to plan a trip to Malaysia’s Cameron Highlands
So you want to roam Malaysia’s Cameron Highlands, stroll in tea plantations, and pause for cream-slathered scones along the way? You aren’t alone. Verdant views and refreshing temperatures lure travellers from around […]
Ten things to know about visiting Haiti
Haiti has been missing in action from the Caribbean tourism scene for years, but now it’s stepping out from the shadows and proudly declaring itself one of the most distinctive […]