Lawyers and legislators keep Richmond buttoned up on weekdays. But on weekends? Downtown transforms into an urban adventure zone, especially along the James River: paddlers crash through Class III and […]
Eastern Hokkaidō: adventures on the edge of Japan
Japan’s northernmost island of Hokkaidō is best known for two things: winter sports and Sapporo beer. But the little-known eastern side of the island is a dream escape at any […]
Seeking serenity: forest bathing among California’s redwoods
On California’s Redwood Coast, the art of de-stressing comes naturally. Under the canopy of California’s giant redwoods, each breath seems to restore serenity, perspective and even lost hope. So if […]
Hidden Bucharest: top five experiences
You might have come to see exactly how big the Palace of Parliament is or to admire Bucharest’s rise to belle époque fame, but the Romanian capital isn’t just about […]
Exploring Serbia: day trips from Belgrade
So you did your sightseeing, dining and partying in Belgrade. What next? Consider taking a day trip from the Serbian capital to hike the nearby gentle mountains, cruise through centuries […]
Lost at the centre of the world: Kyrgyzstan’s wild Tien Shan
The Tien Shan Mountains steal the breath from your lungs. It isn’t just the height of this range shaped by the flow of melting glaciers, nor even the spectacle of […]
Five wilderness day trips from Almaty
A pleasant, leafy city that would seem more at home in central Europe than Central Asia, Almaty is stocked with museums, cafes and nightlife. But Kazakhstan’s second city (and its […]
What to pack: Egypt’s Sinai Trail
Stretching from the edge of the Red Sea to the highest point in Egypt, the Sinai Trail leads trekkers across scorched desert landscapes, past biblical monasteries and over windswept mountain […]
Eight lesser-known surfing spots around the world
Mention travelling to surf enthusiasts and the same places are bound to come up in conversation. Spots such as Oahu in Hawaii, Byron Bay in Australia and Bundoran in Ireland […]
Minding Machu Picchu: how to see Peru’s most famous ruins responsibly
It’s one of the world’s most spectacular archaeological sites, yet Machu Picchu has become a victim of its own popularity, with the 2017 introduction of a timed ticketing system just […]