“When that ship has been made ready and is fit to sail, we’ll launch it out into the broad sea,” said Odysseus to his men in the Homeric epic that historians […]
Australia’s 10 best natural wonders
From the stunning Twelve Apostles jutting out of the sea to the uncanny views of the Pinnacles Desert, Australia is a country with a bounty of wonders that date back centuries. […]
Can travel cure bias?
As a young girl traveling throughout Africa, I was exposed to the many wonders of the continent everywhere – spicy okra soup, jollof rice, colorful Herero women and the ample Kalahari […]
From rental cars to roadside stops – these are the new pandemic road trip essentials
Leery of air travel, trains, and public transit as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many would-be vacationers are returning to the time-honored road trip when they need a change of scenery. […]
The most epic surf spots in the US according to pros
The first time a surfer packs up their board and sets off in search of a new wave is probably the day they realise their favorite break has become too […]
UK’s top 10 natural wonders
The UK is full of natural beauty spots with epic coastlines, hidden coves, misty mountains and everything a nature-lover could desire in between. Here are ten of the UK’s best […]
America’s ‘pocket planet’: exploring Yellowstone National Park
America’s national parks have been called the country’s best idea – and it’s an idea that took hold in the wondrous pocket planet that is Yellowstone, the world’s first and, […]
The Netherlands’ 11 best cycling routes and locations
With fabulously pancake-flat, scenic landscapes beckoning along every last dyke, canal, river and coastal shore, two-wheeling in the Netherlands is one of Dutch life’s greatest pleasures (headwinds notwithstanding). While the […]
7 best US national parks to visit with kids
Trying to plan a family vacation in a national park can feel overwhelming. With 62 official parks in the US and counting, there are simply too many options to go […]
8 big adventures in the Maine backwoods
Stretching across stony peaks and rolling whitewater, Maine goes big in the state’s vast, forested interior. With thousands of moose and not many people, the landscape dares visitors to tackle […]