Mérida, capital of the Mexican state of Yucatán, is a beautiful colonial city with plenty to do. Churches, squares, museums and restaurants, plus a friendly laidback atmosphere (the tropical heat contributes […]
The 10 best places to unwind in Vienna
With striking, stop-and-gawp architecture, steamy stress-repressing saunas and a near certified statute for sipping the hours away in a coffee house, grandiose Vienna is a city that exudes calm. These […]
Travelling on Madagascar’s slow train
One could argue that taking 12 to 24 hours to cover the 163km between Madagascar’s highlands and its Indian Ocean coast is a rather slow and inefficient way to travel. […]
Finland in a week
Think Finland and what pops to mind? Moomins, saunas or Santa, perhaps? Prepare to push those boundaries on a week-long trip that clicks into the groove of one of Scandinavia’s […]
Hidden gems of Florida’s Emerald Coast
Florida’s Emerald Coast comprises a few of the Sunshine State’s best-kept secrets. Distinctly separate from Orlando’s theme parks or Miami’s thumping nightlife, this is where quiet stretches of sandy beaches […]
Secrets of Corfu: the hidden depths of Greece’s holiday isle
Like every great seducer, Corfu knows exactly how to reel you in. Sunsets, sandy beaches and clear seas have made this Ionian island a summertime favourite. But look past these […]
Bequia: a beginner’s guide
Bequia, one of the more off the beaten track islands in the already remote Grenadine Islands in the Caribbean, is a world away from international resorts and fake smiles. Here […]
Where to see polar bears in the wild
Thrust into the spotlight as the poster children of the effects of climate change, polar bears have become the endangered celebrities of the animal world. Yet despite the high cost […]
Belarus in five days
Belarus is off the radar of most travellers, but this rarely explored corner of eastern Europe has just given them the legislative equivalent of a come-hither glance: loosening entry requirements to […]
Road-tripping Sweden’s sublime Bohuslän Coast
As you drift across the mirror-still surface of a shallow bay in Kosterhavet, Sweden’s first national marine park, the reason why Bohuslän beguiles visitors becomes as clear as the water […]