history
Tracing history across Nicosia’s Green LineJan 7, 2022 • 7 min read
Nicosia's Green Line slices the city in two halves. This is Europe’s last divided capital, but its entwined history straddles both sides.
Travel Stories
hikingThe best thru-hikes you can fit into a busy scheduleJan 7, 2022 • 9 min read
We rounded up these shorter thru-hikes that but can be squeezed into your vacation for 2022.
hikingHow to trek Slovenia: 5 stellar long-haul hikesJan 7, 2022 • 8 min read
Known as “the Sunny Side of the Alps,” Slovenia has some of the most beautiful hikes in the world. Here are the best.
activitiesThe 12 best things to do in Freiburg, Germany’s greenest cityJan 7, 2022 • 9 min read
With the enviable claim to fame of being Germany’s sunniest city, Freiburg is also one of its most eco-friendly. Here are the top things to do.
cycling6 expert tips you need to know to experience US national parks all to yourselfJan 6, 2022 • 4 min read
America's national parks have never been more popular. An insider's guide to the best of the parks without the crowds.
musicFollow in David Bowie's footsteps in these locations around the worldJan 6, 2022 • 5 min read
The celebrated singer-songwriter and actor left his mark on various locations and countries around the world.
beachesA practical guide to living your best vanlife in Iceland: campers, routes and rulesJan 5, 2022 • 7 min read
From choosing a rental company to selecting a vehicle size: top tips for van and camper travelers in Iceland.
beachesEgypt's Red Sea Coast promises days of diving, kitesurfing and desert adventuresJan 5, 2022 • 8 min read
Egypt's Red Sea Coast is the perfect access point to the remote landscapes of the Eastern Desert's raw expanse.
budget travelGetting the best out of Boulder on a budgetJan 5, 2022 • 8 min read
Famously optimistic and outdoorsy, Boulder also has a reputation for being an expensive place to explore. Here's how to visit Boulder on a budget.
festivals and eventsWhy winter is the best time to visit MauritiusJan 5, 2022 • 6 min read
According to Mark Twain, Mauritius was the model for heaven, and we tend to agree. Here are the best times to visit.
activitiesA first-timer’s guide to Chile’s Atacama DesertJan 5, 2022 • 6 min read
Squished between the Pacific Ocean and Andes Mountains in northern Chile, the Atacama Desert is one of South America’s most beguiling landscapes.
art and cultureThe best museums in Rome: how to separate the saints from the sinnersJan 5, 2022 • 7 min read
There are hundreds of important museums, monuments, churches and important sites in the Eternal City. Here's our pick of the ones you shouldn't miss.
activitiesHow to experience Sweden’s cross-country skiing tradition: the best resorts and ski tracksJan 5, 2022 • 6 min read
From where to go to what to take, let this guide to cross-country skiing in Sweden give you an insight into a national obsession.
national parksThe 11 most incredible national parks in South Africa for wildlife, hiking and moreJan 5, 2022 • 8 min read
Preserving mountains, grasslands, beaches and deserts, South Africa's national parks are natural wonders. Here's a guide to South Africa's best reserves.
activitiesThe 15 best things to do in Nicosia: from Venetian walls to Turkish bathsJan 4, 2022 • 8 min read
Nicosia's complex history has birthed a broad mix of architectural styles and cultures. Here's our round up of the best things to do in this charming city.
hikingEcuador's best national parks are wild wonderlandsJan 4, 2022 • 7 min read
The Galápagos Islands may steal the show, but Ecuador is blessed with a full hand of national parks and protected reserves. Here's our pick of the best.
tours24 Hours in Doha: Turn one vacation into twoJan 3, 2022 • 4 min read
You can get a good taste of what Doha has to offer in 24 hours – from culture and art, to traditions and Arabian hospitality
tips and adviceEverything you need to know about Brisbane, from etiquette to sunscreen tipsJan 3, 2022 • 8 min read
Seductively subtropical and infectiously optimistic, Brisbane is where Queensland dreams big. Here's what you need to know about Queensland's capital city.
foodTop 10 must-try northern Thai dishesJan 3, 2022 • 4 min read
A world away from your local Thai restaurant - or even Bangkok - northern Thai cuisine is seasonal, rarely spicy and beefed out with sticky rice.
beachesLand the perfect outdoor adventure in The Florida KeysJan 3, 2022 • 6 min read
The Florida Keys are justifiably famous for the many activities found in their mangrove coasts, palm forests and crystal waters
activitiesThe top things to do in the US in 2022: a month-by-month guideJan 2, 2022 • 14 min read
From New Year's Day to New Year's Eve, the US calendar is jam-packed with things to do in 2022.
hikingBrazil's best hikes cover everything from beaches to rainforestJan 2, 2022 • 9 min read
Brazil is a country of continental proportions and eye-popping natural beauty, perfect for wilderness hiking. Here's a guide to Brazil's best hikes.