Stretching more than 4000km from east to west, Indonesia’s sprawling, island-packed jungle archipelago offers many opportunities for active and adventurous travellers. Superb diving and snorkelling showcase a diverse and colourful […]
Five reasons to explore Antananarivo
Antananarivo, the tongue-twisting capital of Madagascar, is often overlooked by travellers, which is an opportunity missed. Yes, it’s a busy, ramshackle sort of place where traffic is a problem and […]
Botswana: the joys of a mobile safari
Sleeping in the wild on a mobile safari, with nothing but a piece of canvas between you and Africa’s wildlife, may not be for everyone, but it makes for a […]
Tofo, Mozambique: small town, big experiences
Day or night, there’s always something going on in Tofo. It’s an unassuming village in Mozambique, yes, but offshore its waters hold a world of delights, and there are numerous […]
Alps, art and aperitivo: 10 reasons to visit Piedmont
With some of Italy’s best wines, truffles, beef and chocolate, the northern Italian region of Piedmont offers a plethora of exhilarating tasting experiences. The capital Turin’s palaces and post-industrial warehouses […]
Argentina as muse: works of art inspired by Argentine landscapes
Francis Ford Coppola found creative inspiration in the energy of Buenos Aires. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry appreciated Argentina’s mountains from an aerial perspective. From the snow-capped Andes and the far-flung reaches […]
Five best day trips from Tunis
Tunis itself has all the charm you need for a short break, but if you’re staying longer, the city makes a great base for exploring the north and central parts […]
Once in a lifetime: travellers share their best moments from the road
‘What’s the best moment of your life?’ Ask a traveller that question and you’ll quickly find yourself immersed in colourful stories of hallowed hikes, eye-opening wildlife encounters or first-time strolls […]
Hiking wadis and waterfalls on Jordan’s Dead Sea coast
The default image plastered across tourist brochures of Jordan’s Dead Sea show people floating effortlessly, laid back with newspaper in hand as gentle waves lap at the shore. But travellers […]
Secrets of Jekyll Island: the storied past of a Golden Isle
Few people have heard of Jekyll Island, Georgia. But huge, world-changing things once happened in this tiny spot – one of four barrier islands known as the Golden Isles. Today […]