Hiking

May 22, 2019 • 6 min read

One of the world’s most prominent peaks, Mount Kinabalu soars up from sea level to 4095m, making Borneo the planet’s third highest island (after Hawaii…

May 16, 2019 • 6 min read

Our weekly dose of warring armies, unruly dragons and cunning courtiers might be soon coming to a close, but fans of the hit TV show Game of Thrones can…

May 14, 2019 • 7 min read

Hiking may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you’re planning a vacation to Mexico, but these trails will have you dreaming of dramatic…

May 13, 2019 • 6 min read

In a hidden corner of southwest China, a mountainous province remains secreted away from the travel trail. Little-known Guizhou is sandwiched in between…

Apr 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…

Apr 17, 2019 • 5 min read

Heading out on the Wales Coast Path, the first trail following an entire nation's coastline in the world when it opened in 2012, is a glorious way to…

Apr 11, 2019 • 6 min read

From the rushing rapids of the Vrbas River in the north to the epic peaks of Sutjeska National Park in the south, Bosnia and Hercegovina is a giant,…

Apr 10, 2019 • 7 min read

For many travellers, camping isn’t just a bit of fun, it’s a way of life: a chance to ditch the rat race and reconnect with the natural world. But whether…

Apr 8, 2019 • 7 min read

The swell and roar of tides as they crash along a white sandy beach, a scramble and final push to reach the highest point in the land, a lingering look at…

Apr 3, 2019 • 5 min read

You could cover a lot of ground on a trip to Japan, or very little, and still get to experience the best of what the country has to offer. Centrally…

Mar 28, 2019 • 5 min read

With its rich history, diverse landscapes and hearty food and drink, Eastern Europe is firmly on the map for more travellers than ever before. But growing…

Mar 22, 2019 • 5 min read

As major world cities go, Cape Town is pretty affordable. Eating out is fairly cheap by European or North American standards, and many of the museums and…

Mar 18, 2019 • 5 min read

Recently discovered and still largely unknown, Kazumura Cave on the Big Island of Hawai’i isn’t just the longest lava tube in the world – it’s also a…

Mar 15, 2019 • 6 min read

From the ultimate Rembrandt exhibition to ground-breaking vegan restaurants, with sustainable sightseeing and limited-edition craft beers thrown in for…

Mar 13, 2019 • 4 min read

St David’s Day, the annual celebration of Wales’ patron saint, falls on 1 March and tends to denote the start of spring. As if like clockwork, carpets of…

Mar 12, 2019 • 5 min read

A green emerald in South Asia’s trove of tourist treasures, Bangladesh amply rewards intrepid travellers who are plucky enough to dive into its whirlpool…

Mar 4, 2019 • 4 min read

Downtown Bogotá is a treasure trove of historical sites, colonial architecture, ornate churches and some of the country's best museums: the perfect place…

Feb 27, 2019 • 8 min read

Great literature can bring places to life, stirring our wanderlust as it fires our imagination. Whether it’s the story of a search for buried treasure, a…

Feb 18, 2019 • 11 min read

Few places in Hawaii are as untouched as the sibling islands of Moloka'i and Lana‘i. Rare are the high-rises, shopping centers and shoulder-to-shoulder…

Feb 12, 2019 • 4 min read

The birthplace of America’s space program, Huntsville, Alabama has long ranked as one the most educated cities in the country. Due to its long association…

Feb 10, 2019 • 5 min read

With visitors to North Macedonia making a beeline for Lake Ohrid and the capital Skopje, Bitola is still waiting for its moment in the spotlight. But this…

Feb 10, 2019 • 5 min read

At 3:30am, on the fifth day of an expedition along North Macedonia’s mountainous western edge, we traded our trekking poles for reins and mounted horses…