If you don’t already have a connection to Latvia, chances are it may not have crossed your mind as a potential destination for your next trip. But this Baltic nation […]
Seven reasons to visit Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy’s intriguing borderland
Writers Hemingway, Rilke and Joyce all found inspiration in the tiny, triple-barrelled Friuli Venezia Giulia region, tucked away in the far northeast of Italy. Today, despite being just a couple […]
Top 10 things to do in Cabo San Lucas
Once just a placid fishing village at the very tip of Baja California, Cabo San Lucas has blossomed into one of the world’s most famous spots for celeb sightings, grand […]
Poland’s playground: high-altitude activities in the Carpathian Mountains
Poland’s southern border is defined by the upward thrust of the Carpathian Mountains. Europe’s second-biggest mountain range after the Alps, the Carpathians sweep over central Europe in an arc from the Czech Republic […]
How to plan a trip to Malaysia’s Cameron Highlands
So you want to roam Malaysia’s Cameron Highlands, stroll in tea plantations, and pause for cream-slathered scones along the way? You aren’t alone. Verdant views and refreshing temperatures lure travellers from around […]
Ten things to know about visiting Haiti
Haiti has been missing in action from the Caribbean tourism scene for years, but now it’s stepping out from the shadows and proudly declaring itself one of the most distinctive […]
Hokkaidō road trip: exploring Japan’s wild north
With its wide-open spaces, national parks, active volcanoes, forests of silvery beech, forlorn coastlines and remote fishing towns, Hokkaidō is ideal for road trips. Japan is famous for its efficient […]
Ultimate Ecuador: plan your perfect adventure
When it comes to adventure, you can’t go wrong in Ecuador. There are towering Andean peaks and volcanoes, vast swaths of Amazonian rain forest, chilled-out surf villages, and of course, […]
Beyond Halong Bay: lesser-known highlights of northeast Vietnam
Stunning Halong Bay continues to dominate the itineraries of most travellers in Vietnam, but it’s not the be-all and end-all of the country’s northeast. If you’ve got some time up your […]
Top 10 reasons to visit Bavaria
High-tech and traditional, conservative and innovative, quaint and quirky – there’s much more to the Free State (as Bavaria is known) than the stereotypical Lederhosen and felt hat image. World-class […]