Spring is on its way – meaning rising temperatures, blooming buds and the dread that accompanies the idea of having the kids at home for their mid-semester vacation. But planning […]
Ascending 7000ft on Taiwan’s historic Alishan Forest Railway
Our slow travel series explores how you can take more mindful journeys by train, boat, bus, or bike – with tips on how to reach your destination without flying, and […]
A first-timer’s guide to the Texas Hill Country: wineries, watering holes and wildflowers
One of the most appealing parts of giant Texas, the Hill Country offers travelers a break from life’s daily grind with loads of wineries, rivers for floating, endless trails to […]
8 top things to do in the Maldives beyond your villa
It’s time to bust the myth that there’s nothing to do in the Maldives apart from sipping rainbow-hued cocktails, snapping beachfront selfies and sprawling on chaise longues. Don’t get us […]
The 10 best graduation trips to take in 2024
There’s nothing like graduating to make you want a celebratory vacation. Both a massive accomplishment and a bittersweet end of an era, completing your studies can also be a reality […]
Where to go on your first safari in Africa
So you want to see a lion in the wild? Terrific. Now comes the tricky part: choosing where to go on your first safari. Which countries offer the easiest introduction […]
7 places to see the best cherry blossoms around the world in 2024
It’s time to think pink. After months of bleak winter weather, spring is ready to explode in the northern hemisphere with a riot of cherry tree blossoms. Plenty of seasonal […]
I’m hiking Nepal for 3 weeks, do I trek Everest Base Camp or Annapurna Circuit?
Himalayas specialist Bradley Mayhew, who writes our guidebooks to Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet, answers a question about trekking routes in Nepal. Question: I have three weeks planned for trekking in Nepal […]
20 of Europe’s most stunning beaches to explore in 2024
No matter your taste in beach, Europe obliges. With wild, wind-lashed shores along the Atlantic coast, mountain-fringed Arctic bays where whales raise their tails, and sunlit, snuggled-away coves of Italy […]
Planning an England trip in 2024? Consider these 16 top places to visit
The story of England stretches back more than 5000 years (and likely many more). Which means its impossible to escape the past here. As you wander its historic urban centers, mysterious monoliths, […]