A trip to the stunningly beautiful and culturally rich plateau of Tibet can be a life-changing experience. The otherworldly monasteries, dramatic roof-of-the-world landscapes, huge salt lakes and inspiring spiritual and […]
The best NFL cities in each division
Sure, most prognosticators project the 2019 NFL division winners by considering players, coaching and schedule strength. But why not make predictions based on something that matters to travelers — the […]
Iberá National Park: Northeast Argentina’s wetland wonderland
Knuckles grip the gunwales as visitors glide through the pristine wetlands on a horse-drawn canoe. Hooves splashing, spilling laughter as they part a tipsy path through the waterlilies. The local […]
The Amazon rainforest is under threat: here’s how you can help
With an estimated three football fields of the Amazon being cleared every minute, and a political administration that has so far overseen an eighty-five percent increase in forest fires across […]
Tokyo in autumn: the best things to do and see
From seasonal sights and arts events to traditional festivals and tech expos, there is a lot happening in Tokyo from late September through to December – making the autumn months […]
Unmissable experiences in the Brazilian Amazon
From above, the Brazilian Amazon can seem like a world without end. One of the last truly wild places on the planet, this vast yet vulnerable carpet of green is […]
Oita’s best onsen: a guide to bathing in Beppu and beyond
Lowering yourself into a steaming outdoor bath filled with rejuvenating natural hot-spring water; soaking your muscles while gazing up at clear daytime skies or glistening twilight stars; relaxing in the […]
Is Vancouver the world’s greenest city?
Eyebrows were raised in 2011 when Vancouver, western Canada’s mountain-fringed metropolis, announced it would be the most eco-friendly city on the planet by the end of the decade. With its […]
Malawi’s wildlife renaissance
Malawi continues to be in the throes of an inspiring renaissance. Famous for being the ‘warm heart of Africa’ and for its vast glittering lake, the country is on its […]
My search for silence on Greenland’s Arctic Circle Trail
After four days of walking, I reached the halfway point of one of the most remote long-distance hiking trails in the world. It was the furthest I’d ever been from […]