Aug 17, 2015 • 6 min read
While many of our ultimate travel destinations inevitably draw throngs of sightseers every day, others are so vast and serene you’ll probably feel like…
Aug 17, 2015 • 6 min read
The most mind-blowing sights on the planet come in a vast array of forms – from urban wonders like the colourful, cobbled streets of old Havana to epic…
Aug 12, 2015 • 5 min read
When Jacques Cousteau puts a dive site on his Top Ten list, then you know it must be good. That’s what I was reminding myself as I descended along a wall…
Jun 18, 2015 • 4 min read
Romania, land of eerie mountains and Vlad the Impaler – or so the stereotypes say. But the southeast of the country cradles a pristine wilderness of…
Apr 20, 2015 • 5 min read
Sweden’s varied landscape, from the frozen reaches of the north to its vast forests and lakes, combines with cutting-edge design to inspire some unique…
Apr 17, 2015 • 5 min read
Costa Rica’s thriving forests and abundant wildlife have made it a premier destination for eco-travelers, but the country’s lesser-known offshore…
Apr 14, 2015 • 4 min read
With its variety of microclimates, multifaceted history and diverse flora and fauna, Hawaii is made for day trips. In just one afternoon, a visitor can…
Apr 2, 2015 • 5 min read
With easy to access dormant volcanoes, hearty seaside fare and a range of hiking trails, Jeju Island has much to offer travelers.
Feb 2, 2015 • 5 min read
Kerinci Seblat National Park sprawls from the coastal plains of West Sumatra, up the forested valleys and over the deep river gorges of the Barisan…
Jan 15, 2015 • 5 min read
Out in the USA’s wild west, the state of Utah has some of the country’s most incredible views – unreal sunsets, magical rock formations, majestic…
Jan 7, 2015 • 5 min read
It’s an engineering marvel, a multibillion-dollar commercial behemoth. The Panama Canal, which joins the Atlantic to the Pacific, is certainly Panama’s…
Dec 1, 2014 • 7 min read
A new three-day trekking route is giving local communities the chance to guide travellers deep into the Guatemalan jungle through the Maya Biosphere…
Nov 25, 2014 • 6 min read
If you’re heading to Guatemala, it's probably a given that you’ll be going to Lago de Atitlán. The lake’s captivated pretty much everybody who has set…
Oct 24, 2014 • 4 min read
One of the world’s great wonders, Machu Picchu is the holy grail for any traveler visiting South America. A common misconception is that one needs to…
Oct 21, 2014 • 6 min read
3am. Stars hover over a misty mountain temple. A gong sounds, rousing you from sleep on a thin floormat.
Sep 30, 2014 • 5 min read
Lago de Nicaragua, Central America's largest lake, is a body of water so enormous that the Spanish conquistadors mistook it for the ocean until they saw…
Sep 8, 2014 • 7 min read
One of the best ways to see Australia – the east coast, the west coast, or the whole country – is on a self-drive road trip in your own campervan. Whether…
Oct 18, 2013 • 6 min read
Here’s a challenge for you: could you place the Comoros Islands on a map?
May 30, 2013 • 8 min read
Until recently, even seasoned travellers would have been hard pushed to pinpoint the Azores on a map. But finally the world is waking up to the allure of…
Apr 1, 2013 • 4 min read
‘Over there!’ someone shouts, pointing to the water a few boat lengths away. You hear a ‘whoosh’, see a spout of mist, and suddenly the barnacled behemoth…
Jun 15, 2012 • 4 min read
You want to go bush but don't want to damage the beautiful surrounds, or maybe you don't even want to rough it. You've come to the right place. In this…
Aug 10, 2009 • 2 min read
During the lean years of the 1990s, the Cubans were ecologists by necessity. But as times changed, so did the public zeitgeist. As the country faces the…