Egypt is changing by the minute as it continues its post-revolution recovery, but there are still a number of unshakeable constants in Cairo: the city’s ancient past, its contemporary art […]
Under the radar USA: Tucson is more than its cactus
Arizona is hot. But Tucson is literally (and figuratively) 10 degrees cooler than the capital of Phoenix. Although best visited in shoulder seasons or winter to avoid 100-plus-degree temperatures, Tucson […]
Top things to see in Japan during the Rugby World Cup
Anticipation is well and truly building for the Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan. And while fans scramble to scoop up any last remaining tickets, the country is taking measures […]
Where to see pandas in China as it plans for a Giant Panda National Park
Panda lovers – rejoice! Fans of the world’s most adorable vulnerable bear species have a few new reasons to celebrate the animal; about 27,134 km² worth. Stretching across China’s Sichuan, […]
Hawaii’s Big Island: how to make the most of a short trip
Aptly named, Hawai’i the Big Island is BIG. Twice the size of the other Hawaiian Islands combined, they say; and packed with volcanoes, beaches, reefs and fascinating ancient cultural sites. […]
Chena hot springs is home base for the best of Alaska
An Alaskan vacation brings to mind images of huge salmon, slow-moving glaciers, never ending mountain ranges, and – for those who’ve visited before – mosquitos the size of eagles. But […]
5 cool and unusual things to do in Louisiana
Louisiana’s reputation has always been about the unusual, whether it’s the craziness of Mardi Gras, the exquisite food or the greatness of its Dixieland jazz and zydeco traditions. But the […]
Travel in September: the expert’s choice
There is no better month to travel than September: it sees a remarkable confluence of happy circumstances around the world. In the northern hemisphere, prices and blood pressures plummet as […]
Why I won’t give up on Sri Lanka and you shouldn’t either
“Welcome to Sri Lanka!” was one of the first greetings I heard in Colombo, the country’s bustling big city. A local graced me with those lovely words from across the street. […]
National Parks: Supersized natural wonders in the US
Superlative natural wonders appear wherever you turn in the USA’s national parks. Whether you’re working on your bucket list – ‘Climb North America’s highest mountain!’ – or just wanting to […]