A first visit to one of the Great Lakes redefines ideas of what a lake can be. The deep, cold waters stretch out as far as the eye can see […]
Conquer, and then conk out: Switzerland’s best hut-to-hut hikes
With over 65,000km of marked trails that cross hulking peaks, flower-filled meadows and glittering glacial lakes, the Swiss Alps is just as intoxicating during the May to mid-October hiking season […]
Beyond compare? The delights of São Tomé and Príncipe
From castaway beaches to exquisite chocolate, the remote African island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe has attractions to rival the world’s best. Rainforest cloaks 90 per cent of the […]
Hike, paddle, pedal & zip: 4 outdoor adventures in Buffalo
New York’s second-largest city, Buffalo owes its prominence – and its remarkable collection of early 20th-century architecture – to the Erie Canal, which turned it into a shipping powerhouse, and Niagara […]
Fantastic beasts and where to find them: lesser-known wildlife worth watching
Forget lions, leopards, elephants and the rest… the natural world is full of less famous but no less charismatic creatures, should you care to seek them out. From a bird […]
Gozo: a weekend of history and adventure activities
Small but perfectly formed, the Maltese island of Gozo has plenty of historical and natural treasures to fill a long weekend and more. And its diminutive, Manhattan-equalling size ensures that […]
Andalucía’s top parks for nature lovers
Andalucía, Spain’s southernmost region, is famous for sunshine, the Alhambra, flamenco, beaches and fiestas. Less well known is that it’s also a paradise for nature lovers. Beyond the cities and […]
From the dragon’s well: tasting longjing tea in Hangzhou, China
One of China’s most important tourist cities, Hangzhou, in the eastern province of Zhejiang, is renowned for its natural beauty and classical Chinese scenery. While most visitors to Hangzhou are, […]
Wildlife, beaches and rum: Embracing Guadeloupe’s rustic charm
Guadeloupe – it’s part-French, part-Creole, happily rustic and refreshingly authentic. Spread across two main interconnected hubs and a handful of smaller islands, this French department is as diverse as it […]
The best places to visit in October 2024
You don’t have to stop traveling just because the year is ending. October is one of the best times for many epic adventures. Whether you want to get active in […]