Crisscrossed by centuries-old footpaths once trod by Hawaiian royalty, Kaua‘i is an unbeatable choice for hikers, especially first-time visitors to Hawaii. Nowhere else in this Polynesian archipelago can you find […]
Bangladesh for first-timers
Famously poor and heavily prone to flooding, Bangladesh makes an unlikely tourist destination, and a trip here is certainly off the beaten track. But if you’re happy to leave behind […]
Vienna on a budget
Dodging Vienna‘s tourist traps and making the most of the Austrian capital on a tight budget is easy when you know how. Read on to learn how to see Klimt […]
Welcome to the jungle: planning your Amazon adventure
The Amazon basin is a marvel of the world and the imagination, an ecosystem of unrivaled size and diversity, and a place of near mythical status among travelers. The Amazon […]
Top 5 alternative New Zealand road trips
Who can resist the urge to hit the open (and almost empty) road in New Zealand? Certainly not us…but don’t forget that the country has urban adventures aplenty, too. Check […]
A guide to whale-watching in Canada
‘Over there!’ someone shouts, pointing to the water a few boat lengths away. You hear a ‘whoosh’, see a spout of mist, and suddenly the barnacled behemoth appears. It steams […]
Expert tips for your first trek to the Indian Himalaya
Yearning to explore the forbidding peaks of the Indian Himalaya, but not sure where to start? These expert tips from a seasoned trekker will help you dodge the newbie mistakes […]
An island-hopper’s guide to the Azores
Until recently, even seasoned travellers would have been hard pushed to pinpoint the Azores on a map. But finally the world is waking up to the allure of these nine […]
Varanasi: how to survive – and thrive – in India’s most atmospheric city
So you’ve visited the Golden Triangle of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur and survived the crowds? You’ve earned your India stripes and now you’re ready to take on the rest of […]
Top 10 things to do in Trinidad, Cuba
The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Trinidad, Cuba, was built on the back of the 19th-century sugar and slave trade. At its zenith, in 1827, one of the 56 sugar […]