Mountains not only request, but demand respect. With feet of snow, hurricane-like winds, little oxygen and their own weather, it’s remarkable we get windows into their world at all. Some […]
These hikes in Austria offer a taste of the high life
The love of hiking is in Austria’s DNA. In this back-to-nature-obsessed country, just about everyone is into bergwandern (mountain walking), from the tiniest tots clambering over Alpine meadows to 80-year-olds […]
The 7 best day trips from Phoenix for an Arizona adventure
While there’s plenty to see in Phoenix, the state capital is an ideal base for exploring the myriad attractions of Arizona and getting a taste of all this diverse state […]
See a different side to Cyprus on these stunning hikes
While the Mediterranean island of Cyprus is best known for its beautiful beaches and magnificent monasteries, the interior of the island calls out to hikers. Rocky tracks climb to mountain […]
The best places to visit in Cyprus: from Aphrodite’s rock to Adonis’ bath
In the eastern reaches of the balmy Mediterranean, the island of Cyprus offers an incredible blend of ancient archeological sites, icon-filled monasteries and historic houses of worship, all set against […]
How to spend 48 hours in Nadi, Fiji
All sorts of fabulous adventures await almost as soon as you step off the plane in Nadi. Since almost all visitors arrive here, via Fiji’s largest airport, why not drop […]
Milan’s best parks and gardens: find your perfect urban oasis
While it is undoubtedly true that Milan is one of Italy’s most fastest-paced and modern cities, it’s not fair to label it monochrome. Scattered amidst the skyscrapers and cathedrals of […]
Aspen experiences that don’t cost a penny
Aspen is best known as a luxury travel destination for the rich and famous – celebrities, politicians, business tycoons and other A-listers vacation here year-round. And while many of the […]
5 beautiful walks in Burgundy: vines, chateaux and Gallic drama
With sweeping vineyards peppered with medieval villages, emerald hills speckled with mustard fields, sprawling forests and wine-making traditions that hark back centuries, Burgundy was made for walking. Some 6,000km (3,700 […]
Melbourne or Sydney: which city is the best to start your Australian adventure?
Sometimes absurdly competitive for the mantle of the country’s “greatest” city, Sydney and Melbourne are Australia’s two largest cities both offering a similar abundance of quintessential Australian experiences for travelers. […]