Architecture

Oct 5, 2020 • 2 min read

From the very beginning, the Statue of Liberty was intended to be a symbol of freedom. Here are 10 amazing facts about the American icon. 

Oct 3, 2020 • 12 min read

In this travel essay from 2011, Amanda Canning reports on the archipelago of Lamu, just off the coast of Kenya, where medieval stone streets trace a history…

Sep 25, 2020 • 4 min read

The Space Needle was built for the 1962 World's Fair and became an icon in the US. Here's what you need to know about this futuristic structure.

Sep 23, 2020 • 4 min read

The Czech Republic's Dolní Vítkovice is a cultural heritage area with impressive 19th-century industrial architecture, now used as museums and art spaces.

Sep 17, 2020 • 5 min read

From Monet’s chateau to Dalí’s surreal seaside villa, we’ve rounded up the best artists’ homes you can visit to feel closer to the genius behind the easel.

Sep 7, 2020 • 10 min read

You can appreciate 1920s art deco glamour in some surprising cities around the world.

Aug 6, 2020 • 6 min read

With the sheer number of haunted destinations around the world, sometimes you miss a few. Here are 10 lesser-known spooky spots.  

Jul 15, 2020 • 4 min read

There's a growing number of tiny-home resorts across the US. Here are some of the best.

Jun 26, 2020 • 6 min read

When lockdown is over and people start to travel the UK again, consider visiting some of these destinations, which may not be quite as crowded.

May 29, 2020 • 3 min read

From Northern Lights igloos to underwater hotel rooms, here are seven places you can stay that have glass walls to bring the outside in.

May 15, 2020 • 6 min read

These four regions in mainland Greece that will impress you with their history, scenery, and a great mix of things to see and do.

Mar 30, 2020 • 5 min read

Georgia's mountains are a paradise for hikers. Here's what you need to know before your trek.

Mar 11, 2020 • 6 min read

From Srinagar’s gardens to Agra’s mausoleums, Mughal architecture is distinctive and divine. Here's where to see it.

Mar 4, 2020 • 5 min read

Step away from Japan's big cities and sample some slow travel in and around the Seto Inland Sea.

Feb 27, 2020 • 5 min read

Explore Tohoku - Japan's far north - a land of elemental nature and ancient customs.

Feb 26, 2020 • 6 min read

Culinary innovation and local artists are transforming Puerto Rico into a cultural hub, and the sustainable travel scene has never been better. From farm-to…

Feb 25, 2020 • 6 min read

Taking a road trip through the lesser-explored region of Castilla y León in Spain brings distinctive architecture and magnificent food.

Feb 21, 2020 • 5 min read

San Miguel de Allende's metamorphosis from quiet town to cutting-edge art and shopping destination makes this Mexican city a must-see. Here's how to spend a…

Feb 18, 2020 • 6 min read

Indonesia is set to build a new capital city from scratch. We ask experts what a city fit for the future would look like.

Feb 11, 2020 • 5 min read

It takes weeks to see all the sights in Russia's capital, but if you only have two days, here are the best bits of Moscow.

Feb 5, 2020 • 4 min read

The Caribbean is inextricably linked to rum, whether its the island of Nevis (considered the birthplace of the modern drink) or the world’s oldest commercial…

Feb 3, 2020 • 4 min read

From its natural landscapes and architecture to its indigenous culture and tasty street food, Paraguay is the perfect South American melting pot.