festivals and events
How to celebrate Carnival in Spain Jan 14, 2020 • 4 min read
Carnival takes place in cities all over Spain, but some parties are bigger than others. Here's our guide for the best places to celebrate.
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sportsThe 7 best rock climbing destinations in Southeast AsiaJan 14, 2020 • 6 min read
From cliffs overlooking the beaches of Thailand to crags in the jungles of northern Vietnam, here are the top places to go rock climbing in Southeast Asia.
festivals and eventsThis might be the world’s most sustainable music and wellness eventJan 13, 2020 • 4 min read
Gaining a reputation as one of the world’s greenest festivals, the Envision Festival is celebrating its 10-year anniversary as a gathering for music, yoga and…
artA first-time guide to the Sundance Film FestivalJan 13, 2020 • 7 min read
Snag all your celebrity selfies with these key tips for attending the Sundance Festival
foodDive bars to soul food joints, Nashville's top 7 vegan restaurantsJan 13, 2020 • 4 min read
From upscale restaurants serving local and seasonal vegetables, to dive bars and soul food joints, Nashville vegan restaurants are decidedly delicious.
See the Sydney Opera House illuminated with a tribute to firefightersJan 13, 2020 • 2 min read
The sails of the Sydney Opera House were illuminated with a series of images to express gratitude to firefighters fighting the bushfires.
national parksGet Spirited Away in Japan's Setouchi regionJan 13, 2020 • 6 min read
Studio Ghibli’s animated films — such as Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke — have attracted a cult following for many years, despite never appearing on any…
historyMadrid's best museums that you haven't been toJan 13, 2020 • 4 min read
From subterranean ghost stations to historical mansions with sun-soaked courtyards, here are Madrid’s best museums that you haven’t visited.
foodAustralia is dropping vegetables from helicopters for bushfire-affected wallabiesJan 13, 2020 • 1 min read
Australia is taking steps to provide food for brush-tailed rock-wallabies who have been affected by the bushfire devastation.
luxurySustainable travel doesn’t mean sacrificing luxuryJan 13, 2020 • 5 min read
From funding conservation to minimising local development, here's how to make a sustainable choice when looking for low-impact luxury accommodation.
photographyTrips for travellers who want to learn something newJan 13, 2020 • 5 min read
Looking for a new challenge? Want to take home more than your average souvenir? Here are some trips with skills you can learn on your travels.
romanceCity of Love: romantic things to do in ParisJan 13, 2020 • 6 min read
There is no escaping the romance of Paris. In the early 19th century Paris revelled in the artistic and literary liberation of Romanticism, yet this…
tips and adviceExpert tips for getting cheaper—and better—air travel when using Google FlightsJan 12, 2020 • 5 min read
Did you know that with just a few handy tricks, Google Flights can be your new best friend when booking airline flights? Whether you’re after the cheapest…
historyMeet Jessica Nabongo, the first Black woman to visit every country in the worldJan 12, 2020 • 7 min read
After years of traveling, Jessica Nobango became the first Black woman to visit every country in the world.
wildlife and natureThese remote cabins and campsites are worth the trekJan 11, 2020 • 6 min read
These are dreamy views you have to work for, but the effort fully pays off.
hotelsA couchsurfer nearly scammed me, here’s how to prevent it from happening to youJan 10, 2020 • 4 min read
When being kind goes wrong; Writer Rosie Bell shares her worst couchsurfing hostess experience and tips on how to prevent it from happening to you.
The best new travel tech at CES 2020Jan 10, 2020 • 4 min read
The Consumer Electronics Show is the place to see the most innovative travel tech and gadgets for the year ahead. Here's what we're excited about for 2020.
luxuryThese zodiac-inspired hotels will pamper any star signJan 10, 2020 • 4 min read
Hoping to get a little closer to the cosmos? Consider these six hotels with astrology-themed amenities.
wildlife and natureMeet Sir Ranulph Fiennes, the world’s greatest living explorerJan 10, 2020 • 10 min read
Sir Ranulph Fiennes is the world's greatest living explorer. Here, we sit down with the legend to learn more about his life, his travels and his goals.
artMumbai nightlife: top after-dark activities in India’s megacityJan 10, 2020 • 5 min read
Whether you want to hit the dance floor, see a show, hunt ghosts or examine the cosmos, there are now more reasons than ever to stay up late in Mumbai.
photographySober travel: how to have a great night out in Europe’s top cities without alcoholJan 10, 2020 • 5 min read
Just because you don't drink doesn't mean you don't want a good night out. Here's our guide to the best nightlife for sober travellers in Europe's cities.
national parksGet a taste of Appalachia with 24 hours in Charleston, West VirginiaJan 9, 2020 • 5 min read
When you only have 24 hours in the Mountain State capital, here’s how to pack in the sights and sounds while still enjoying West Virginia’s relaxed pace.