I’ve been dreaming of visiting Japan for years and those imaginary trips always started with me gazing upon the gargantuan skyrises that dominate Tokyo, staring open-mouthed at a robotic extravaganza […]
Australian bushfires: what should you do if you have a trip booked?
The devastating bushfires burning so much of Australia are heart-wrenching reminders of the power of nature and the impact of a changing climate on vulnerable ecosystems. Emergency services have been […]
Top family-friendly ski trips in the French Alps
If the words ‘family ski trip in the Alps’ conjure up images of ultra-chic families gliding by in the latest fur-trimmed ski gear, lift queues longer than the opening night […]
Euro 2020: everything you need to know about travelling to the championships
Not sure if you can make it to Euro 2020? Well it’s possible the tournament may be coming to you. To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the event, the European […]
Winter on the steppe: why you should consider visiting Mongolia in low season
While most people opt to visit Mongolia in warmer months, the winter season is an exceptionally beautiful time to see the steppe and Siberian borderlands covered in frost and snow. […]
Escape to Skåne for food foraging and outdoor recreation
Only a 30-minute train ride across the Øresund Bridge from Copenhagen is Skåne – the southernmost region of Sweden. For hundreds of years, its geographical position made Skåne the epicenter […]
The best hikes in Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains
Being the highest peak in North Africa, the 4167m summit of Toubkal has become the most popular tourist draw in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco. Yet the best of the region’s […]
From morning raves to tree climbing: unusual fitness classes around the world
It’s easy for a workout routine to fall by the wayside when travelling. Fitness fanatic and world traveller Sheree Millington has rounded up eight of the most unusual fitness classes around the world to help […]
Skiing in Bulgaria: a beginner’s guide to Bansko
In a continent with many glamorous ski options, Bulgaria’s Bansko is distinguished by great value for money and a cheerful atmosphere all its own. Nestled between a medieval town and the Unesco-listed […]
The world’s 7 best new long-distance hikes to do in 2020
Several new long-distance, multi-day hikes have launched that promise visitors exclusive access to previously inaccessible areas, where virgin landscapes and unique cultures are found. Some provide a trek back in time through local […]