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 • 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 • 5 min read

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

Jul 27, 2023 • 4 min read

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

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 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.

Jul 17, 2023 • 8 min read

The City of Light is perfect for urban strolling, and it’s well set up with guided tours that take you behind the scenes

Jul 15, 2023 • 11 min read

Is it possible to explore England on a budget? It is with these top money-saving tips.

Jul 14, 2023 • 5 min read

From Western Australia to India to the Dominican Republic, here are five spots that are always pretty in pink.

Jul 14, 2023 • 7 min read

From visiting zoos and theme parks to exploring the countryside and coastline, here are the best things to do with babies, toddlers, tweens or teens.

Jul 13, 2023 • 7 min read

Though it took almost 11 hours more than a flight would have, one writer’s journey aboard a mail boat in the Bahamas provided an incomparable journey.

Jul 13, 2023 • 4 min read

Beyond high fashion, Milan brims with funky independent shops. Here are five of the best ones.