sustainable travel
Hit O‘ahu’s highlights on a day trip from WaikikiAug 30, 2019 • 5 min read
On this one-day circuit of O'ahu you’ll find beachside towns, shrimp shacks, surfers, waterfalls and pineapple fields.
Travel Stories
budget travelSpending diary: what I spent on a three-day road trip to BaltimoreAug 30, 2019 • 6 min read
With pit stops in Philadelphia and Ocean City, here's what our author spent on a three day road trip to escape New York City.
architectureWhere to experience cinematic ParisAug 30, 2019 • 6 min read
Cinema is known as le septième art (the 7th art) in France, and Paris has played a starring role in its evolution, today hosting some 900 film shoots per year…
air travelInside the weird and wonderful world of airline goodie bag amenity kitsAug 30, 2019 • 5 min read
Amenity kits are huge business for airlines, and it’s not just providing a toothbrush and those weird plasticky airline socks for passengers either.
family travelWhy Italy really is the mother of all family-travel destinationsAug 29, 2019 • 5 min read
Avid family travellers always seem to say that Italy is one of their favorite destinations. Read on to find out why.
artWhere to celebrate Día de Muertos in MexicoAug 29, 2019 • 7 min read
In recent years, Día de Muertos has reached unprecedented fame. Here are our suggestions on where to celebrate the holiday in Mexico.
wildlife and natureReaching new highs in the mountains of MalawiAug 29, 2019 • 7 min read
Malawi may be associated with its beach towns, desert islands, likeable people and safaris, but its mountain environments can no longer be overlooked.
beachesA guide to Liberia – West Africa's least explored stateAug 29, 2019 • 6 min read
Liberia has mountains to climb, cities to explore, sandy beaches to play on, surf to ride and national parks to search for enigmatic wildlife.
luxuryAn expert's guide to planning a destination weddingAug 29, 2019 • 5 min read
Destination wedding planning needn’t be a scary thing, so here are Olivia de Santos's dos and don’ts to get you started down the road to the wedding of your…
family travelWhy airport reflection rooms are essential for travelersAug 28, 2019 • 3 min read
From interfaith chapels to nursing pods, airports around the U.S. offer a variety of private, quiet areas for spiritual rejuvenation, emotional grounding or…
artAn offbeat guide to Makati CityAug 28, 2019 • 6 min read
Use this offbeat guide to Makati City to venture through the art scene, eateries, and retail hot spots in the selfie capital of the world.
beerThe bachelor and bachelorette party destinations you've never heard ofAug 28, 2019 • 6 min read
Say goodbye to your single life in these unique bachelor and bachelorette party destinations.
sustainable travelHow Burning Man plans to become more sustainableAug 28, 2019 • 4 min read
It’s a hard truth for ‘Burners’ that Burning Man puts a staggering amount of pollution in the air when it burns art sculptures, a temple, and its central…
air travelWhy carbon offsetting is not going to solve the problem of climate changeAug 28, 2019 • 5 min read
Carbon offsetting may seem like the solution to aviation pollution but evidence shows it may not be the answer we hoped for.
artWhy Colchester should be your next London day tripAug 27, 2019 • 5 min read
Britain's first capital city is ideal for day trip; it's an hour from London and is full of history, charm and things to do.
cocktailsThe best LGBT+ bars in LondonAug 27, 2019 • 5 min read
Whether you're after cool cocktail bars, old-school boozers or edgy drag venues, you're likely to find what you're looking for among London's LGBT+ bars.
architectureTallinn by the seasons: a year-round guide to Estonia’s capitalAug 27, 2019 • 5 min read
From a charming Christmas market to an endless summer of festivals, here’s how to enjoy Estonia’s fairytale capital any time of year.
wildlife and natureMy search for silence on Greenland's Arctic Circle TrailAug 27, 2019 • 5 min read
Peter Watson recounts his trek along Greenland’s stunningly remote Arctic Circle Trail, the furthest he had ever been from civilisation.
sustainable travelMalawi's wildlife renaissanceAug 27, 2019 • 7 min read
Malawi continues to be in the throes of an inspiring wildlife renaissance, and it's on its way to being renowned as an exciting safari destination.
sustainable travelIs Vancouver the world’s greenest city?Aug 27, 2019 • 5 min read
With the Greenest City 2020 Action Plan about to hit the target date, how close has Vancouver come to realizing its objective – and what does it mean for…
wildlife and natureOita's best onsen: a guide to bathing in Beppu and beyondAug 26, 2019 • 5 min read
Oita boasts the highest number of natural hot springs in all of Japan. Here’s where to find them and how to prepare for the adventure.
historyHajj Diaries: performing the HajjAug 26, 2019 • 6 min read
The eagerly awaited third instalment of Tharik's Hajj diaries sees his experience of performing the Hajj proper.