Aug 28, 2020 • 4 min read
Everyone knows Harriet Tubman worked to free enslaved individuals on the Underground Railroad, but few are aware that Maryland was the struggle's epicenter
Aug 28, 2020 • 3 min read
In upmarket cabins alcohol is more likely to be available and generally served in individual miniature sizes. Low-cost carriers are generally more gung-ho for…
Aug 27, 2020 • 1 min read
Our top picks for ethically sourced items and experiences that align with your values as a conscious consumer – at prices to suit every budget.
Aug 27, 2020 • 14 min read
From the archives: In this piece from 2009, journalist Fergal Keane returns to Hong Kong 12 years after the end of British rule and finds a city perpetually in…
Aug 27, 2020 • 7 min read
These record stores are must-visit destinations for vinyl collectors, music fans, and casual shoppers alike, in ten cities around the world.
Aug 27, 2020 • 5 min read
For a few short weeks in September and early October, autumn lovers head to Finland to catch summer’s final flourish before the winter darkness descends.
Aug 27, 2020 • 2 min read
Airlines generally want you in your seat and the aisles kept clear. So what does this mean when you've just got to pee?
Aug 27, 2020 • 5 min read
What do we lose when hotels change? For many, a hotel is simply somewhere to sleep while on vacation or a business trip. For me, hotels meant so much more.
Aug 26, 2020 • 5 min read
The pandemic has upended air travel, but there are a few things you can do to minimize risk if you have to fly.
Aug 25, 2020 • 6 min read
From grumpy volcanoes to labyrinthine limestone caves, Costa Rica offers a never-ending array of natural wonders that keep visitors coming back.
Aug 25, 2020 • 5 min read
There are more than 3,000 national parks around the world, and many of them offer spectacular scuba diving. Here are our favorite six destinations.
Aug 25, 2020 • 8 min read
Fancy a villa by the sea, or an apartment in a vibrant Mediterranean city? Here's what you need to know about buying property around the Med.
Aug 24, 2020 • 5 min read
In 2020, we have a rare sight - Venice without the crowds. Here's what it's like for visitors and locals.
Aug 21, 2020 • 4 min read
The extreme contrasts he experienced in Fiji made a huge impression on the seasoned British TV adventurer.
Aug 21, 2020 • 8 min read
With 53 mountains rising at elevations above 14,000 feet, Colorado is home to far more “fourteeners” than any other state (second-place Alaska has 29.)
Aug 21, 2020 • 5 min read
With thousands of moose and not many people, the landscape of Maine dares visitors to tackle oversized adventures. Here's our favorite backwoods spots.
Aug 20, 2020 • 6 min read
Here are our top picks for family-friendly trips in some of America’s most treasured national parks
Aug 20, 2020 • 6 min read
Long-distance love has been a trial of the heart for as long as people have travelled and felt Cupid’s arrow. Here are our tips for surviving it.
Aug 20, 2020 • 4 min read
With fabulously pancake-flat, scenic landscapes beckoning along every last dyke and canal, two-wheeling in The Netherlands is a great way to explore.
Aug 20, 2020 • 11 min read
On exploring Yellowstone National Park: this wondrous packet planet that is the world’s first and, some would argue, most magnificent, national park.
Aug 20, 2020 • 2 min read
Here's what what you need to know about your tickets and insurance if new travel restrictions are introduced while you're away.
Aug 19, 2020 • 5 min read
Night trains are making a comeback across Europe as governments, train operators and passengers fall back in love with this clean, green, comfortable and…