How to get around San Francisco
9 min read • May 30, 2023
With notoriously bad traffic, near-impossible parking and streets as steep as ski jumps, ditch the car in San Francisco. Here's how to get around instead.
Travel Stories
- 20 of Europe's most stunning beaches to explore in 2023
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From the wind-lashed shores of the Atlantic coast to the coves of Italy, we bring you the cream of the European coast.
- When is the perfect time to visit Boston?
3 min read • May 27, 2023
Though summer is arguably Boston’s high season, this New England city is still buzzing through the winter and its two shoulder seasons.
- Do I need a visa to travel to Portugal?
4 min read • May 27, 2023
All the info you need about getting a visa for Portugal, how long you can stay and the new visa-waiver program coming in 2024.
- How to get around Scotland, from the highlands to the islands
10 min read • May 27, 2023
Scotland isn't big but the scale of its mountains, valleys and lochs mean small distances equate to long journeys. Read our top tips for getting around.
- When I hear the telltale huffing of a bear near my tent, I have never felt more alone
3 min read • May 26, 2023
When she was 21 Beth Lewis went solo camping in the wilderness of British Columbia – and felt only truly at home after a nocturnal encounter with a bear.
- 12 things to know before visiting San Francisco
8 min read • May 26, 2023
San Francisco is an incredible city to visit but you could make your experience even better with these 12 top tips from a local.
- When is the best time to visit Scotland?
5 min read • May 26, 2023
Every season in Scotland has its own attractions, from festival fever to cozy nights watching the northern lights. Here's everything you need to know.
- 11 of the best things to do in Boston
8 min read • May 26, 2023
Explore the best of historic Boston's museums, dining scene and beautiful harbor with this guide to the city's top things to do.
- 11 of the best things to do in Lausanne
9 min read • May 25, 2023
From culture and coffee to beach life and vineyards, here are the 11 best things to do in Lausanne, Switzerland.
- Explore France on a budget with these helpful tips
9 min read • May 25, 2023
France is a country associated with luxury – yet it’s not hard to enjoy all its pleasures on a limited budget. If you read our guide, that is.
- This cabaret-singer tour guide walks you through 2000 years of London’s queer history
6 min read • May 25, 2023
On his walking tours through London, cabaret performer Mark T Cox walks visitors through 2000 years of the city’s queer history.
- Which island offers an authentic taste of Caribbean life?
3 min read • May 25, 2023
If you want more than an all-inclusive beachfront resort, we have the Caribbean-island pick for you.
- 8 of the best hiking routes in Scotland
11 min read • May 25, 2023
Weave your way through the wilds on Scotland’s lochs, moors, mountains and glens with this guide to its best hiking trails.
- Exploring Zürich's best neighborhoods from historic splendor to contemporary cool
4 min read • May 24, 2023
Zürich is a city that seamlessly blends history, innovation, and natural beauty. This guide will help you choose where to base yourself.
- Total Trip: What I spent on a midrange-ish weekend in Madrid
5 min read • May 24, 2023
How to book accommodation, take in museums and eat very well in the Spanish capital for under €500.
- Get into: Schwingen (Swiss wrestling)
8 min read • May 24, 2023
Delve into the world of Schwingen with this guide to the why, when and where of Swiss wrestling.
- 19 things only the locals know in France (and now you do too)
9 min read • May 24, 2023
Hints, tips, cheats and little-known intel from our France local pulled together in one digestible list.
- How to yacht like a celebrity in the south of France (on a budget)
6 min read • May 24, 2023
The Cannes Film Festival may be best known as the glitzy setting where Hollywood’s biggest names unveil their latest projects, but for every red carpet…
- 5 of the best road trips in Scotland
7 min read • May 24, 2023
Scotland's cities may be full of history but it's the countryside in between that captures the hearts of visitors. Here are Scotland's top road trips.
- 8 of the best day trips from Boston
6 min read • May 23, 2023
Many of New England's best places to visit are just a day trip from Boston. These are some of our favorites.
- 16 of the best things to do in San Francisco
9 min read • May 23, 2023
From riding cable cars to exploring the city's food scene, these are the essential things to do on a visit to San Francisco.