Mediterranean-flavored Santa Catalina Island is a popular getaway for harried Angelenos drawn by fresh air, seemingly endless sunshine, seaside fun and excellent hiking in a unique microclimate. Now that Apple […]

8 unmissable adventures in Jordan
Jordan, still too often dismissed by overly cautious tourists who skip over the entire region, has been quietly building itself into the adventure hub of the Middle East. Long blessed […]

Dominican Republic: beyond the beaches
The Dominican Republic is well known for its blissful beaches: the crystal clear waves of Punta Cana, the eye-catching turquoise waters at Bahía de las Águilas, and the deep blues […]

Parkrun: free, fun and a new way to inspire travel
Free, and open to everyone, parkrun has gripped millions across the globe since its inception in 2004. So much so that every Saturday morning there are now some 250,000 people […]

Best summer day trips from Copenhagen
Copenhagen is always a fantastic jumping-off point to explore sights beyond the city, such as castles, parks, and even neighbouring Sweden. In summer though, there is even more reason to […]

The best things to do in Australia during winter
Australia is a land celebrated for its summers, but not so much for its winters. For those who find themselves there from June to August, know there are plenty of […]

Best of the Dampier Peninsula
With its turquoise lagoons and burnt-crimson cliffs, ancient footsteps and historic shell middens, Australia’s remote Dampier Peninsula in Western Australia’s coastal Kimberly region is home to a number of Aboriginal […]

A stargazer’s guide to the Elqui Valley
Near the southern edge of the vast Atacama Desert, mountain rivers wind their way through a sun-baked landscape of vine-covered hillsides and serene villages, with Andean peaks looming on the […]

Where to go in August for adventure
August spells adventure across the globe, whether it’s climbing volcanoes in Ecuador, riding the white waters of the Zambezi, kayaking part of Britain’s coastline or exploring the highs and lows of the […]

Best things to do in summer in Japan
Summer in much of Japan is hot and can be unrelentingly humid, but it’s also the season for top festivals, mass folk dancing, mountain hikes, and enjoying a cold beer […]