Destination Practicalities

Oct 10, 2023 • 5 min read

Where to go in Canada’s largest city for delicious speciality foods, books, Canada-made gifts and more.

Oct 10, 2023 • 6 min read

Everything you need to know about visiting Central America's largest country.

Oct 9, 2023 • 7 min read

Follow these tips on health, safety, etiquette and the local language with this first-timer's guide to visiting Auckland.

Oct 9, 2023 • 7 min read

Does mountain-adjacent Salzburg or sophisticated Vienna offer the better introduction to Austrian art and culture? We asked two writers to make the case.

Oct 9, 2023 • 7 min read

Auckland is New Zealand’s biggest and most cosmopolitan city, with a jigsaw of different forms of transport. Here are the best ways to get around Auckland.

Oct 8, 2023 • 4 min read

Guatemala is becoming ever more popular with travelers and with good reason. Here's everything you need to know about visas before you go.

Oct 8, 2023 • 6 min read

Experience local history, Māori culture, outdoor adventure, quality food and drink, and plenty more on these amazing day trips from Auckland.

Oct 7, 2023 • 7 min read

Find your way around in Brazil with this guide to the country's transportation.

Oct 6, 2023 • 8 min read

A multi-stop itinerary from London to Barcelona – via Paris and the Pyrenees – is a train lover’s dream.

Oct 5, 2023 • 2 min read

New Zealand is an incredible country that appears on many travelers' bucket lists. Start planning your trip now with our guide to visa requirements for NZ.

Oct 5, 2023 • 7 min read

Jakarta is sometimes overlooked by visitors bound for Java's ancient ruins or Bali's beaches. Check out our first-timer's guide for great reasons to linger.

Oct 5, 2023 • 6 min read

Guatemala may be an inexpensive country to visit but that doesn't mean there aren't lots of ways to stretch your budget further. Here's how to do it!

Oct 4, 2023 • 4 min read

As the train crosses the Austrian countryside and approaches the mountains, the joys of country living lie just around the next bend in the track.

Oct 3, 2023 • 8 min read

Japan’s northernmost island, Hokkaidō, is best known globally as a ski and snowboard destination. Plan your trip with this first-timer's guide.

Oct 3, 2023 • 8 min read

Exploring remote Manaus and the Amazon rainforest isn’t as hard at it seems – if you follow these helpful tips.

Oct 2, 2023 • 8 min read

Colombia's landscape is stunning and impressive but those features can be hard to navigate on the ground. Here's how to get around Colombia.

Oct 1, 2023 • 6 min read

Visiting Lausanne? Make time to experience these six best day trips within easy reach of the Swiss city.

Sep 30, 2023 • 6 min read

Colombia is one of the best-value destinations in South America. Stretch your cash even further with our top tips on how to visit on a budget.

Sep 30, 2023 • 6 min read

Imagine bouncing over rolling grasslands in a 4WD, with nothing but rolling green steppe extending in every direction. This is road-tripping, Mongolian style!

Sep 29, 2023 • 5 min read

Many visitors only pass through Scotland’s east coast en route to points north. Their loss. Here’s how to get the most out of this glorious region.

Sep 29, 2023 • 5 min read

As the second largest city in Brazil, Rio's size can be intimidating to visitors. Here's everything you need to know about getting around Rio de Janeiro.

Sep 28, 2023 • 7 min read

Experience everything the Silk Road has to offer in Uzbekistan, one of Asia’s most affordable destinations.