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What to eat and drink in ScotlandSep 22, 2022 • 12 min read
Scottish food will forever be associated with the deep-fried Mars bar, but this massively undersells a rich and varied national cuisine that can match…
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hotelsChecking In: Sofitel Barú Calablanca Beach Resort in Cartagena, ColombiaSep 15, 2022 • 4 min read
A look at the new Sofitel Barú Calablanca: Cartagena's first luxury beachfront resort, focused on relaxation.
tips and adviceWhat to eat and drink in IcelandSep 15, 2022 • 8 min read
Today, Icelandic chefs and food producers are rediscovering many of these old recipes and techniques and reinventing them for a modern palate.
digital nomadI just got back from a month in Rome... here's what I think you should knowSep 7, 2022 • 8 min read
Writer Matthew Webster returns from working remotely in Rome with advice on the best ways to experience the city.
budget travelHow to visit Liverpool on a budgetSep 7, 2022 • 5 min read
Free attractions, cheap places to stay and lots of affordable food options make Liverpool an excellent city to visit on a budget.
destination practicalities10 things Liverpool locals want you to know before you visitSep 3, 2022 • 5 min read
Liverpool is an ever-popular destination, so a little bit of pre-planning will go a long way. Here are a few things to know before going to Liverpool.
road tripsSouth Carolina’s best road trips: Upcountry, Lowcountry and everything in betweenAug 31, 2022 • 5 min read
You could zigzag through South Carolina – and back again – taking in totally different landscapes and cultural facets with each track taken.
hotelsChecking In: Sofitel Legend Santa Clara - CartagenaAug 29, 2022 • 6 min read
A first-hand look at Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena, a luxurious enclave in Cartagena's city center.
budget travelBudget travel in Guadalajara: save pesos with these top tipsAug 28, 2022 • 8 min read
Follow these money-saving tips to stretch your budget on a visit to Guadalajara.
pets17 of the best destinations in the US to bring your dog: pup-loving locals share their top intelAug 26, 2022 • 32 min read
Your four-legged friend shouldn't have to stay home: 17 dog-loving travelers on their fave dog-friendly US destinations.
festivals and eventsThe LGBTIQ+ travel guide to Boston: the best gay bars, drag events and moreAug 25, 2022 • 9 min read
Boston is one of America’s most LGBTIQ+ friendly cities with a large queer community actively shaping the city's future.
destination practicalitiesThe best time to visit GuadalajaraAug 24, 2022 • 7 min read
Guadalajara, Mexico’s second largest city and the capital of the state of Jalisco, is blessed with sunny skies and spring-like weather year-round. This…
tips and adviceNew York City's best islands to exploreAug 23, 2022 • 6 min read
You don’t have to travel far to find water in New York City, whose five boroughs are ringed by an astonishing 520 miles of coastline.
destination practicalitiesFerry across the Mersey – and the other best ways to get around LiverpoolAug 23, 2022 • 7 min read
Liverpool is endlessly walkable, cyclable and these days e-scooter-able too. Here's how to get around.
budget travelQatar on a budget: 11 tips and tricks to make your trip cheaperAug 21, 2022 • 5 min read
Qatar has a reputation for luxury, but here’s everything you need to know about visiting on a budget.
destination practicalities13 things to know before traveling to Massachusetts - and why not trashing the Red Sox is the most importantAug 20, 2022 • 7 min read
A local's guide to everything you need to know before visiting Massachusetts.
public transportFrom tequila tasting to mountain hiking, these are Guadalajara’s 5 best day tripsAug 19, 2022 • 5 min read
Guadalajara is a large, dynamic city. If you’re looking for a different side of Mexico or just need a break from all that urbanity, then you’re in luck.
road trips8 easy escapes from US cities for Labor Day weekendAug 19, 2022 • 6 min read
Leave the cities behind and enjoy some alone time with these getaway ideas. Here are the best 8 for Labor Day 2022.
destination practicalitiesFrom warehouse raves to park wanders, here’s our rundown of Liverpool’s top neighborhoodsAug 19, 2022 • 8 min read
Want to get to know the city like a local? Whether you’re day-tripping or stopping over for a weekend, these are the best Liverpool neighborhoods to visit.
sustainable travelThe battle for the Bywater: how tourism is transforming this New Orleans neighborhoodAug 18, 2022 • 15 min read
In a popular New Orleans neighborhood, a familiar question is bubbling up to the surface: what responsibility do tourists have to the communities they visit?
public transportThe 6 best day trips from Panama City, PanamaAug 18, 2022 • 7 min read
Panama City is a fast-paced urban dynamo that’s quickly becoming a Central America powerhouse, but it's not the only place on the isthmus worth visiting.
cyclingRiding rocks, rails and reservoirs, half a mile underground, in SloveniaAug 18, 2022 • 5 min read
An old mine in Slovenia offers cycling, train and kayaking activities - and a unique adventure I'll always remember