Say the word ‘desert’ and chances are that rolling sand dunes and expansive horizontal space spring to mind. In Oman, however, the desert landscape includes a vertical dimension in the […]
Exploring the many sides of Mexico
Maybe it’s the herd mentality, but 90% of tourists heading to Mexico gravitate towards Cancún, Puerto Vallarta-Nayarit and other well-publicized bastions of beach life and potent margaritas. And while Mexico […]
Four seasons of fun in Minneapolis
That award for best weather city? Minneapolis is 100% not winning it, given the long, wind-whipped winters and short-lived summers. But you won’t catch locals hiding indoors. Instead, they gear […]
Best Detours out of Dhaka
For all its colourful streetscapes, palate-tingling Bengali cuisine, vivacious neighbourhoods and buzzing craft and music scenes, Dhaka’s urban pressures can often take a toll on the body and mind of […]
Find the ultimate urban adventure in Richmond
Lawyers and legislators keep Richmond buttoned up on weekdays. But on weekends? Downtown transforms into an urban adventure zone, especially along the James River: paddlers crash through Class III and […]
Eastern Hokkaidō: adventures on the edge of Japan
Japan’s northernmost island of Hokkaidō is best known for two things: winter sports and Sapporo beer. But the little-known eastern side of the island is a dream escape at any […]
Seeking serenity: forest bathing among California’s redwoods
On California’s Redwood Coast, the art of de-stressing comes naturally. Under the canopy of California’s giant redwoods, each breath seems to restore serenity, perspective and even lost hope. So if […]
Hidden Bucharest: top five experiences
You might have come to see exactly how big the Palace of Parliament is or to admire Bucharest’s rise to belle époque fame, but the Romanian capital isn’t just about […]
Exploring Serbia: day trips from Belgrade
So you did your sightseeing, dining and partying in Belgrade. What next? Consider taking a day trip from the Serbian capital to hike the nearby gentle mountains, cruise through centuries […]
Lost at the centre of the world: Kyrgyzstan’s wild Tien Shan
The Tien Shan Mountains steal the breath from your lungs. It isn’t just the height of this range shaped by the flow of melting glaciers, nor even the spectacle of […]