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Sandstone pyramids rising over traditional houses in Melnik © Dimitar Sotirov / Shutterstock

Dec 4, 20195 min read

Bulgaria rocks: a hiker’s guide to five geological wonders

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Nov 19, 20193 min read

How to enjoy Mexico City’s free Sunday bike rides

Michinoku Shiokaze Trail in Hachinohe, Aomori, Japan

Nov 19, 20198 min read

Why Japan’s Michinoku Coastal Trail is the best hike I’ve ever done

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Nov 19, 20192 min read

This US college will give you credit for hiking the Appalachian Trail

Aerial of Hamilton Island Resort.

Nov 19, 20193 min read

Your guide to Australia's Hamilton Island

Nov 19, 20191 min read

Spotify will now make you the perfect road trip playlist

Double Decker Bus in Wales

Nov 15, 20192 min read

Wake up on a double decker bus in the rolling Welsh countryside

Nov 4, 20195 min read

Winter sports in Slovenia's Julian Alps

Shot from the inside of a 4WD, the image looks past the female drive to a huge elephant outside the front window.

Oct 31, 20196 min read

Are you ready for a self-drive safari in Africa?

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Oct 25, 20192 min read

These new rules hope to reduce crowds on the Pacific Crest Trail

Oct 24, 20191 min read

A first look at Winnebago’s brand new pop-top family camper

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Oct 24, 20191 min read

Tick off the great hikes of Dominica with this new hiking passport

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Oct 24, 20191 min read

Want to see the 2020 Tour de France? Here's the route

Looking down a canal at sunrise; there are boats on either side and it's lined with handsome palaces.

Oct 21, 20195 min read

Why Trieste will be Italy’s next big destination

Woman overlooking stunning view over the sea from a rock on a high point in Yasawa, Fiji License Type: media Download Time: 2023-05-23T08:34:03.000Z User: meg3348277 Is Editorial: No purchase_order:

Oct 18, 20195 min read

Fiji beyond the resorts: top 6 activities for adventurous travelers

Oct 18, 20191 min read

One of Cinque Terre’s most famous routes is about to reopen

A cycle path with yellow-and-red railings stretches into the distance. Palm fronds and other green plant life surrounds the pathway.

Oct 14, 20193 min read

Bang Krachao: Bangkok’s Green Lung and city oasis

High-angle view of Gangtok City, as seen from the ropeway.

Oct 10, 20199 min read

Highlights of the Seven Sisters: why Northeast India is the place to travel right now

Walkers on the Kumano Kodō in the Kii Peninsula

Oct 8, 20197 min read

Hiking the Kumano Kodō: Japan's ancient pilgrimage route

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Oct 8, 20191 min read

A whole Rocky Mountain rescue mission was sparked by friendly Canadians

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Oct 7, 20192 min read

Cyclists recommend these 10 spectacular mountain bike routes in Britain

Paddle boarders in the Spree River during a summer sunset in Berlin.

Oct 4, 20196 min read

Where to travel with your tweens and teens

Between a silhouetted rocky cliff and rainforest-clad outcrop is a seething Zambezi; a arching rainbow bills the right of the image, while the Victoria Falls are seen 'smoking' between the two cliffs.

Oct 1, 20197 min read

The best things to do in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

A small red lighthouse sits in clear blue waters of lake michigan

Sep 27, 20194 min read

6 secret American road trips to add to your bucket list

A man in a red jacket gazes out over Exit Glacier in Alaska on the Harding Icefield Trail.
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Sep 23, 20195 min read

Alternative ways to explore Alaska beyond mega cruise ships

A dramatic sunset over the Malaga skyline, which has a mixture of modern and historic buildings and a church spire at its centre.

Sep 23, 20198 min read

My Andalucia road trip: sights, sounds and tastes of Spain

Sunset at Merritt Reservoir near Valentine.

Sep 13, 20195 min read

Why a trip to Nebraska is surprisingly wonderful

A light blue van dives up a muddle hill in an open field. In the background there are large snow-capped mountains; North Macedonia Best in Travel

Sep 5, 20196 min read

North Macedonia: how to explore this little-known gem

Young couple walking while eating ice cream cones on Venice Beach.
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Sep 3, 20196 min read

Sights and sweets along the California coast

Three women in traditional Korean gowns walk through a park filled with red and yellow autumn trees.

Sep 2, 20195 min read

Seoul's best autumn walks

A view from above the monastery. Tibetan prayer flags adorn the top while a bird flies next to them. Mountains are in the background.

Aug 22, 20195 min read

How to avoid tour buses in Tibet

Cheap Italian itinerary

Aug 21, 20193 min read

Visit over a dozen of Italy’s most famous destinations for $130 with this app

Aug 16, 20194 min read

Explore the sustainable paradise of Lord Howe Island

Aerial view of umbrellas, palms on the sandy beach of Indian Ocean at sunset in Zanzibar

Aug 15, 20195 min read

Beaches and beyond: the best reasons to visit Zanzibar

Hamburg city of warehouses at night with lights reflecting on the River Elbe

Aug 13, 20197 min read

Germany for first-timers

A german shepherd stands in front of a pink cinder block wall painted with a mural featuring the iconic Route 66 highway marker; Travel with dogs

Aug 9, 20195 min read

Travel with dogs: planning, flexibility are key

Hiko, Nevada - October 21, 2019: The Alien Research Center is an extraterrestrial themed gift shop on Nevada State Rt. 375. Here a tall metal alien sculpture greets visitors at the front door., License Type: media, Download Time: 2024-09-21T16:16:09.000Z, User: gemgraham87, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 65050, job: 65050, client: Best places to celebrate Halloween in the US , other: Gemma Graham

Aug 7, 20194 min read

Storming Area 51? Visit these spots on your road trip

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Jul 29, 20193 min read

How to do a day trip to Beachy Head

A man cycling alone in the mountains of Serbia on a rainy day; there are silhouetted peaks up ahead and greenery on either side of the road.

Jul 26, 20195 min read

EuroVelo: how to explore the Balkans by bike

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Campervan on road in Tongariro National Park, with volcanic peak in background.

Jul 25, 20195 min read

Perfect places to travel with your baby

Colorful buildings mark the shore of St. John's Harbour in Newfoundland, Canada on a sunny day.

Jul 23, 20193 min read

Avalon Peninsula on Newfoundland is a world apart

The dramatic Dolomite peaks, rising behind verdant Alpine pastureland

Jul 19, 20195 min read

Outdoor adventures in Tyrol: where Italy meets Austria

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Jul 10, 20195 min read

New Zealand Paparoa track: essential hiking tips for new trail

Looking over Deià's honey-coloured houses, which occupy a stunning mountain-top location overlooking the Mediterranean.

Jul 10, 20195 min read

Doing Love Island differently: Mallorca without the crowds

A car drives on a windy road that you can barely see because of the dense orange, red, yellow and green foliage while listening to an audiobook on a US roadtrip

Jun 27, 20196 min read

Audiobooks to narrate your US road trip

Sparkling water laps at the beach, lined with small white and blue boats.

Jun 27, 20195 min read

Travel in September: the expert's choice

Sunset over cacti in the Sonoran Desert, near Phoenix.

Jun 21, 20194 min read

Under the radar USA: Tucson is more than its cactus

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Jun 13, 20195 min read

Where to go in August for adventure

The Longues-sur-Mer Battery is a 150mm German artillery gun

Jun 4, 20196 min read

Beyond the D-Day Beaches: Normandy’s essential WWII sights

Empty road leading toward the snow-capped mountains in Jackson Hole valley.

May 28, 20193 min read

The perfect playlist for your mountain drive in the US

Coron Island in the Philippines.

May 23, 20195 min read

Palawan paradise: top things to see and do

Margaret River - Humpback whale jumping out of the water just off the coast of Phillip Island © Nico Faramaz/Shutterstock

May 22, 20194 min read

Where to uncover Margaret River's many charms

A series of clouds overlooks twin blue and green lakes of Lake Sete Cidades from Vista do Rei viewpoint in Sao Miguel, Azores.

May 22, 20194 min read

Why São Miguel is the perfect island for discovering the Azores

Mount Kinabalu is a prominent mountain on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. It is located in the East Malaysian state of Sabah and is protected as Kinabalu Park, a World Heritage Site.
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May 22, 20196 min read

Climbing Mt Kinabalu, Borneo’s biological treasure trove

The coast of red-roofed Dubrovnik next to azure waters.

May 16, 20196 min read

6 Game of Thrones filming locations you can actually visit

Travel News - Sun shining on Machu Picchu

May 8, 20191 min read

Get to Machu Picchu faster with a new train service from Cuzco

An aerial view of Pula's remarkably intact Roman Amphitheatre, beside the sea.

Apr 25, 20196 min read

Five reasons to love Istria, Croatia’s heart-shaped peninsula

A hiker stands observing a view of a pristine forest, with craggy mountains in the background

Apr 11, 20196 min read

Authentic outdoor adventures in Bosnia & Hercegovina

Devin Castle near Bratislava, Slovakia

Mar 28, 20195 min read

Where to escape the crowds in Eastern Europe

Under a deep blue sky and sitting atop a white sand beach is a line of closely-spaced beach huts. The colours of each is different, some bright yellow, others red, blue or green © Ariadna22822 / Shutterstock

Mar 22, 20195 min read

10 free things to do in Cape Town

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