Beaches

Jun 18, 2019 • 3 min read

Tourist trap or worthwhile attraction? We all hesitate about before shelling out cash for tickets, and let's be honest – not all sights are worth the hype…

Jun 14, 2019 • 5 min read

If the idea of crowded museums or pin-drop-quiet art galleries doesn’t float your boat, remember that cultural experiences come in all colours, shapes and…

Jun 13, 2019 • 5 min read

From wildebeest in the Masai Mara to singing humpbacks in Tonga; from Iceland’s expansive lava fields to the ecological wonder that is Madagascar,…

Jun 13, 2019 • 4 min read

It’s easy to imagine that idyllic beach trip – the kids are playing nicely in the sand and the adults are relaxing by the sea. However, as most parents…

Jun 13, 2019 • 5 min read

If the mere mention of a relaxing break in August has you wishing your morning coffee were a cocktail on the beach, we've got the magic formula for you:…

Jun 13, 2019 • 5 min read

August spells adventure across the globe, whether it's climbing volcanoes in Ecuador, riding the white waters of the Zambezi, kayaking part of Britain’s…

Jun 12, 2019 • 4 min read

Copenhagen is fantastic any time of year, but there's something special about summer in this vibrant city. The season may be short, but it can certainly…

Jun 11, 2019 • 7 min read

There’s nothing quite like traveling with your dad. To be sure, questionable decision-making and eye-rolling jokes will be frequent – not to mention the…

Jun 10, 2019 • 4 min read

Bahia, one of the largest states in Brazil, is home to a wide variety of different sceneries and cultures, and its southern coast is particularly rich in…

Jun 10, 2019 • 5 min read

With its turquoise lagoons and burnt-crimson cliffs, ancient footsteps and historic shell middens, Australia’s remote Dampier Peninsula in Western…

Jun 7, 2019 • 6 min read

Australia is a land celebrated for its summers, but not so much for its winters. For those who find themselves there from June to August, know there are…

Jun 6, 2019 • 4 min read

Monterey, on California’s central coast offers adventure and exploration, culture and food and sunny afternoons at the beach. The wide empty road, salt…

Jun 6, 2019 • 3 min read

For lovers of the Big Little Lies TV series it is not just the incredible relationships forged by Madeline, Renata, Bonnie, Celeste and Jane that keep…

Jun 5, 2019 • 4 min read

The Dominican Republic is well known for its blissful beaches: the crystal clear waves of Punta Cana, the eye-catching turquoise waters at Bahía de las…

Jun 5, 2019 • 6 min read

Jordan, still too often dismissed by overly cautious tourists who skip over the entire region, has been quietly building itself into the adventure hub of…

Jun 5, 2019 • 4 min read

In need of a digital detox, your shakras aligning or just a health kick in the sun? Then set your sights on Ibiza. Home to some of the world’s most…

Jun 4, 2019 • 5 min read

6 June marks the 75th anniversary of the D-Day beach landings, the largest seaborne invasion in history. Early on the morning of 6 June 1944, swarms of…

Jun 4, 2019 • 6 min read

The largest seaborne invasion ever seen was launched from choppy waters onto the wind-whipped shores of German-held Normandy in the early hours of 6 June…

Jun 3, 2019 • 5 min read

Piraeus is the largest Mediterranean port in terms of passenger traffic and commercial activity, and most of Athens' visitors simply consider it a transit…

Jun 3, 2019 • 3 min read

Mediterranean-flavored Santa Catalina Island is a popular getaway for harried Angelenos drawn by fresh air, seemingly endless sunshine, seaside fun and…

May 29, 2019 • 5 min read

Pura vida. Pure life. You’ll hear the expression frequently throughout your visit to Costa Rica, as a sincere wish for your time in this natural…

May 29, 2019 • 4 min read

For almost six decades, the tightly state-controlled and embargoed Cuban economy meant that all businesses, from department stores to shoe-shiners, were…