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Beaches
Where to find adventure in Namibia: dune boarding, climbing, surfing and more
Sep 25, 2022 • 6 min read
Ocean and desert collide in Namibia to provide adventure playgrounds of water, sand and rock, with each as vast (and wild) as the other.
Tips & Advice
These are the traditional foods and drinks you should try in England
Sep 25, 2022 • 6 min read
Sarnies, toad in the hole, bangers and mash – English cuisine is often as hearty as it is bewildering to visitors. What exactly is a brekkie?
Beaches
Colombia's 9 best national parks
Sep 24, 2022 • 8 min read
If you want to climb an active volcano, visit archeological sites, go scuba diving or much more, Colombia’s extraordinary national parks beckon.
Activities
9 best things to do in Jordan, the ultimate place for adventure
Sep 24, 2022 • 6 min read
Jordan has rich culture, ancient ruins, incredible hospitality, and wonderful landscapes. Here are the best things to do there.
Museums
How to get around Amsterdam
Sep 23, 2022 • 6 min read
Two feet, two wheels and other modes of transportation are superior to cars in the Dutch capital.
Tips & Advice
Taste the best of Bermuda’s food and drink: flavors that you shouldn't miss
Sep 23, 2022 • 8 min read
With influences from all over the world, and an abundance of seafood, eating in Bermuda is a delight. Here are the best dishes to try.
Destination Practicalities
What you should know before traveling to El Salvador
Sep 23, 2022 • 9 min read
With 200 miles of coastline, over 170 volcanoes, multiple archeological sites and a rich coffee and cacao farming tradition, El Salvador is a wonderland.
Astrotourism
The best road trips in Chile offer the drive of your life
Sep 23, 2022 • 7 min read
Chile's best road trips take in rolling vineyards, serene lakes, deep fjords, towering volcanoes and bone-dry deserts. Here are our top Chilean drives.
Destination Practicalities
Getting around in Chile is one of South America's great adventures
Sep 23, 2022 • 8 min read
With Chile's epic scenery, getting around is always an adventure. Here's the lowdown on the best ways to navigate your way up, down and all around Chile.
Hiking
5 stunning hikes near Madrid
Sep 23, 2022 • 5 min read
Lace up your trekking boots, here are some of the best hiking routes within an hour’s drive of Madrid's city center.
Destination Practicalities
First-timer’s guide to Western Australia
Sep 23, 2022 • 7 min read
Because WA is such a vast destination with huge distances between places you won’t want to miss, it pays to do your trip planning before you arrive.
Tips & Advice
12 of the best places to visit in Jamaica
Sep 22, 2022 • 6 min read
From the Blue Mountain to the musical history of Trench Town, Jamaica is the kind of island that beckons you back. Here are the best places to visit.
Public Transport
9 of the best day trips from Kyoto
Sep 22, 2022 • 8 min read
Explore Japan's Kansai region and beyond with these amazing day trips by train from Kyoto.
Health & Safety
What to know about travel to the Caribbean in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona
Sep 22, 2022 • 3 min read
Catastrophic flooding, widespread power outages, and dangerous mudslides: Hurricane Fiona left a wake of destruction in the Caribbean.

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