A pleasant, leafy city that would seem more at home in central Europe than Central Asia, Almaty is stocked with museums, cafes and nightlife. But Kazakhstan’s second city (and its […]
What to pack: Egypt’s Sinai Trail
Stretching from the edge of the Red Sea to the highest point in Egypt, the Sinai Trail leads trekkers across scorched desert landscapes, past biblical monasteries and over windswept mountain […]
Eight lesser-known surfing spots around the world
Mention travelling to surf enthusiasts and the same places are bound to come up in conversation. Spots such as Oahu in Hawaii, Byron Bay in Australia and Bundoran in Ireland […]
Minding Machu Picchu: how to see Peru’s most famous ruins responsibly
It’s one of the world’s most spectacular archaeological sites, yet Machu Picchu has become a victim of its own popularity, with the 2017 introduction of a timed ticketing system just […]
Rain? Again? Where to take the kids on a wet day in Portland
Portland’s weather is notorious: rain, lots of it, all winter long (and by ‘winter’ we mean October through June). Grown-ups cope with the gloom by holing up in pubs or […]
Essential Petra: how to make the most of a one-day visit
With its wind-whittled landscape, honeycomb tombs and silent canyons blessed by forgotten gods, the ancient city of Petra embraces human history on an epic scale. The breadth of the site, […]
Family-friendly trips from Santiago
Like many countries in South America, Chile is famously friendly to families, no doubt inspired by the great cultural importance that Chileans place on family and children. That said, the […]
9 travel resolutions you should adopt this year
If experience has taught us anything, it’s that bad habits are hard to break and most diets and fitness plans don’t last into February … but our wanderlust is here to stay. […]
Bangweulu and Liuwa: Zambia’s safari surprises
Striking antelopes found nowhere else on earth, the world’s quirkiest bird, Africa’s second biggest wildebeest migration, and the legend of a celebrity lioness. All this set amid beguiling backdrops of […]
Travel gear reviews: bags for every itinerary
Whether being hauled up the high-passes of the Himalaya, strapped to the roof of a speeding Serengeti jeep or paraded along the promenades of Paris, selecting the right luggage receptacle […]