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Best things to do in Nairobi in JuneMay 30, 2019 • 3 min read
Nairobi in June is a great time to visit: it’s ahead of the high season's crowds, the May rains have sprinkled off and the city’s temperature hasn’t yet…
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beachesIn pursuit of pura vida: peaceful escapes in Costa RicaMay 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…
foodBerlin's best vegan restaurants (that carnivores will love too)May 29, 2019 • 4 min read
Berlin is a bustling bohemian hub that welcomes all kinds of people, and caters to all kinds of diets. Vegan and vegetarian food is easy to find in the…
festivals and eventsBest things to do in Cape Town in JuneMay 29, 2019 • 3 min read
When June rolls around, Capetonians tend to wrap up and hibernate, sheltering from the winter rains. To entice them out of their homes, restaurants and…
foodA day out on the Vancouver SkyTrainMay 28, 2019 • 5 min read
Metro Vancouver’s 53-station SkyTrain network is one of Canada’s most iconic transit services. But the three-line system – 79km of elevated and…
shoppingThe ultimate guide to shopping in Hong KongMay 28, 2019 • 6 min read
The shopping world in Hong Kong is vast – check out our tips for getting the best bang for your buck.
wildlife and natureNature, surf & culture: 7 things to do in New Zealand’s NorthlandMay 24, 2019 • 3 min read
New Zealand’s Northland means family fun in the sun, pohutukawa in bloom and dolphins frolicking in pretty bays. It is beaches without a scrap of…
foodQuirky small towns in California to visit this summerMay 23, 2019 • 9 min read
It’s now nearly June, and that means summer is here — the perfect excuse for a road trip or quick getaway to explore quirky small towns.
artHot in the city: top ways to stay cool as Delhi heats upMay 22, 2019 • 5 min read
With Delhi temperatures hovering in the mid-40s throughout the seemingly interminable months of April, May and June, keeping cool can be a formidable…
budget travelTop 15 free things to do in Tel AvivMay 20, 2019 • 9 min read
Costs in Tel Aviv can be high, but luckily there are still plenty of things to see and do for free in this vibrant Mediterranean city.
romanceWhere Harry wed Meghan: royal wedding venues you can visitMay 17, 2019 • 5 min read
On a gloriously sunny day in May last year, thousands of royal fans poured into Windsor to celebrate the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. As the…
wildlife and natureWhy seeing chimpanzees in Uganda is one of the world's greatest wildlife experiencesMay 17, 2019 • 6 min read
Chimpanzees may get much less hype in the travel media than endangered mountain gorillas, but tracking our closest relative through the African jungle is…
road tripsAfrica: what to expect on an overland tourMay 16, 2019 • 5 min read
Bumping across Africa in a converted lorry isn’t exactly luxurious, but overland tours provide an ideal way to visit corners of the continent that are…
family travelOttawa with kids: top attractions for tykes in Canada's capital cityMay 15, 2019 • 4 min read
Ottawa is a children’s playground with many outdoor activities and, in the case of summer showers, some of the best museums in the country. Here are the…
road tripsGlamping in California: 5 spots to sleep comfortably under the starsMay 14, 2019 • 3 min read
With such an incredible variety of landscapes, California is the perfect place to reconnect with nature. But what if you just don't like to tough out…
wildlife and nature20 sometimes-free New York City attractionsMay 13, 2019 • 4 min read
New York City is one of the most remarkable places on the planet for the wealth of world-class attractions all in one place, but taking a bite of the Big…
family travelToronto ice cream: 10 best scoop shopsMay 8, 2019 • 4 min read
With a diverse and multicultural population, Toronto has awesome places to eat and drink. But if there’s one thing everyone agrees on, it’s ice cream…
family travelGhostly getaways for families: eight spooky activities around the worldMay 8, 2019 • 6 min read
On the hunt for family-friendly antics that’ll keep the whole clan on their toes? Don’t fear. Or maybe do. There’s something satisfying about spooky…
foodThe truth about Australia’s bush tuckerMay 6, 2019 • 5 min read
Whether or not you’ve sat through an episode of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, you’re probably familiar with the concept of a ‘bush tucker trial’…
foodSeven reasons to visit MilanMay 1, 2019 • 5 min read
Before Expo 2015 Milan had long been considered the forgotten sibling to more resplendent Venice, Florence and Rome. While they stole the limelight with…
beachesFive reasons to love Istria, Croatia’s heart-shaped peninsulaApr 25, 2019 • 6 min read
Small is beautiful. Nowhere is that truer than in Istria, the compact, heart-shaped peninsula at the northern end of Croatia's coast, surrounded by the…
beachesVisiting Halong Bay: tips to plan your cruiseApr 18, 2019 • 7 min read
Dotted with jagged limestone pinnacles, Halong Bay is one of Vietnam’s biggest attractions. The vast majority of its 10 million visitors a year arrive…