Destination Practicalities

Aug 1, 2023 • 4 min read

I am an adopted Australian and am totally in love with the country, its varied landscapes, and cultures. 

Jul 31, 2023 • 10 min read

It can seem intimidating at first, but getting around Berlin is quick, efficient and relatively cheap. Here's our guide to transport in the German capital.

Jul 31, 2023 • 8 min read

Trains pass through jade-green forests, misty mountains and gorgeous coastal stretches in lush South India. Here are eight of the best routes to consider.

Jul 29, 2023 • 4 min read

Don't miss out on the magnificent attractions Ecuador has to offer because of a little paperwork. Here's everything you need to know about visas.

Jul 29, 2023 • 5 min read

Colombian cuisine reflects the incredible cultural and geographic diversity of the country. Here are the best foods to try when you're there.

Jul 28, 2023 • 6 min read

St Lucia may be small but its mountainous terrain means it can be tricky to get around. Here's your guide to navigating the island.

Jul 28, 2023 • 7 min read

Uzbekistan has been the setting for some of Asia’s most important road trips. Follow the network of Silk Roads with these driving routes.

Jul 28, 2023 • 5 min read

The tourism industry is helping to make travel with loved ones living with dementia comfortable and more common.

Jul 28, 2023 • 6 min read

Both Nordic countries are objects of worldwide fascination. We asked a pair of expert writers to make the case for why their pick has the edge.

Jul 28, 2023 • 5 min read

Make the most of your time in Berlin, a city with much to see and do, with our ultimate guide to the best time to visit.

Jul 27, 2023 • 4 min read

How one writer experienced the City of Light for under €450.

Jul 26, 2023 • 6 min read

Compared to the rest of Europe, Spain is easy on the eyes and even easier on the wallet. Here are the best ways to save money while you're there.

Jul 26, 2023 • 5 min read

Take a day to drive around the beautiful island of St Lucia and explore its most stunning sights while you get to know the locals too.

Jul 25, 2023 • 5 min read

Denver’s wander-worthy neighborhoods are jam packed with personality, and each one is distinctly different. Here's how to explore a few.

Jul 25, 2023 • 5 min read

Getting around in Denver is easy in every season, whether you walk, bike, rent a car or take the light rail.

Jul 24, 2023 • 6 min read

Forest walks, cycling routes, dips in the lake, historic sites and much more are all within easy reach of Berlin – and sometimes even within the city limits.

Jul 23, 2023 • 4 min read

Do you know if you need a visa to visit Germany? We can help you work it out.

Jul 21, 2023 • 3 min read

Jet lag is the bane of every traveler. Here are some helpful tips for minimizing its effects.

Jul 20, 2023 • 7 min read

Most visitors take the fast inland route between Portugal’s two biggest cities. Consider a the slower, more indirect coastal route instead.

Jul 19, 2023 • 7 min read

The high elevations of the glorious Pyrenees are hard to reach – but not impossible. Here’s how one writer did it car-free.

Jul 19, 2023 • 6 min read

Make your trip to dazzling Denver even better with some local advice on everything you should know before you arrive.

Jul 18, 2023 • 5 min read

How one writer followed the Silk Road from Khiva to Bukhara to Samarkand in Uzbekistan – all by train.