Between the rugged summits of the Rockies and the swooping crests of the Appalachians, the Ozarks seem to barely spring out of the ground. But these relatively unassuming mountains, which […]
Novel adventures: how to recreate six great literary journeys
Great literature can bring places to life, stirring our wanderlust as it fires our imagination. Whether it’s the story of a search for buried treasure, a battle against one’s inner […]
Tokyo in spring: the best things to see and do
Spring in Japan means sakura (cherry) blossoms. And that’s just one of the reasons to visit Tokyo at this time of year: there are also traditional festivals, sumo, seasonal delicacies […]
Sun, sand and Sigiriya: tips for family travel in Sri Lanka
After a tumultuous two decades of political instability and civil war, calm has returned to Sri Lanka, and visitors are flooding back. This Indian Ocean island has a deserved reputation […]
Take a walk: downtown Bogotá history tour
Downtown Bogotá is a treasure trove of historical sites, colonial architecture, ornate churches and some of the country’s best museums: the perfect place to wander for those enthralled by the […]
Surround yourself with surrealism in San Luis Potosí
Mexico, according to André Breton, is ‘the most surrealist country in the world.’ As a founding contributor to the artistic movement, Breton would know. Heavily influenced by Freud’s psychoanalytic theories, surrealist […]
Victoria: the Creole capital of Seychelles has plenty to celebrate
Draped on the lower slopes of towering granite mountains, and spilling into the waters of its bustling port, Victoria – the diminutive capital of the Seychelles – certainly has a […]
Rivers, tigers and tea: experience the best of Bangladesh
A green emerald in South Asia’s trove of tourist treasures, Bangladesh amply rewards intrepid travellers who are plucky enough to dive into its whirlpool of chaos, walk its uncharted roads […]
Wales in spring – the best of Cymru when the weather warms up
Spring in Wales is very much a nature-filled affair. Attention turns to making the most of the great Welsh countryside, whether that means an exhilarating white-water rafting session in Snowdonia, […]
Cruises, waterfalls and wild swimming in Myanmar
For many, the name Mandalay evokes a mythical Kiplingesque idyll. In reality, Myanmar’s second city is a buzzing, fast-developing metropolis, its streets full of honking traffic. It contains some of the country’s […]