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How to experience the best of Monterey, CaliforniaJun 6, 2019 • 4 min read
Monterey, on California’s central coast offers adventure and exploration, culture and food and sunny afternoons at the beach. The wide empty road, salt…
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romanceBig Little Lies filming locations in Monterey you won't want to missJun 6, 2019 • 3 min read
For lovers of the Big Little Lies TV series it is not just the incredible relationships forged by Madeline, Renata, Bonnie, Celeste and Jane that keep…
festivals and eventsSpotlight on: Fes Festival of World Sacred MusicJun 6, 2019 • 3 min read
The medieval Moroccan city of Fez hosts the renowned Fes Festival of World Sacred Music every year in May or June, and in 2019, it runs from 14-22 June…
foodDutch gin: where to sip jenever in AmsterdamJun 6, 2019 • 4 min read
While you might be used to drinking your gin with a dash of tonic, in the Netherlands things are done a little differently. Today, as they have been since…
Trump administration cruise ban: how new policy impacts travel to CubaJun 5, 2019 • 3 min read
Travel to Cuba just got more difficult for Americans after the Trump administration announced a ban on cruise ships, private planes and boats to the…
foodGin in the city: where to grab a G&T in Cape TownJun 5, 2019 • 4 min read
There is a gin boom in Cape Town and it's spreading across South Africa, with around 50 distilleries now producing no fewer than 250 different gins…
health and wellnessParkrun: free, fun and a new way to inspire travelJun 5, 2019 • 5 min read
Free, and open to everyone, parkrun has gripped millions across the globe since its inception in 2004. So much so that every Saturday morning there are…
wildlife and natureDominican Republic: beyond the beachesJun 5, 2019 • 4 min read
The Dominican Republic is well known for its blissful beaches: the crystal clear waves of Punta Cana, the eye-catching turquoise waters at Bahía de las…
beaches8 unmissable adventures in JordanJun 5, 2019 • 6 min read
Jordan, still too often dismissed by overly cautious tourists who skip over the entire region, has been quietly building itself into the adventure hub of…
beachesWellness on the White Isle: Ibiza's best spa breaks and bootcampsJun 5, 2019 • 4 min read
In need of a digital detox, your shakras aligning or just a health kick in the sun? Then set your sights on Ibiza. Home to some of the world’s most…
artSmoking weed in Canada: How to legally toke upJun 4, 2019 • 6 min read
Recreational cannabis use is legal in Canada, and globetrotting connoisseurs love to get high in the Great White North. But if you choose to partake, how…
beachesD-Day: how to explore the Normandy beaches on the 75th anniversaryJun 4, 2019 • 5 min read
6 June marks the 75th anniversary of the D-Day beach landings, the largest seaborne invasion in history. Early on the morning of 6 June 1944, swarms of…
beachesBeyond the D-Day Beaches: Normandy’s essential WWII sightsJun 4, 2019 • 6 min read
The largest seaborne invasion ever seen was launched from choppy waters onto the wind-whipped shores of German-held Normandy in the early hours of 6 June…
beachesA perfect day in Athens' port: a guide to PiraeusJun 3, 2019 • 5 min read
Piraeus is the largest Mediterranean port in terms of passenger traffic and commercial activity, and most of Athens' visitors simply consider it a transit…
beachesMacOS Catalina: Visit the island that inspired Apple's new software nameJun 3, 2019 • 3 min read
Mediterranean-flavored Santa Catalina Island is a popular getaway for harried Angelenos drawn by fresh air, seemingly endless sunshine, seaside fun and…
foodVegetarian Santiago: best spots for leaf-eatersJun 3, 2019 • 5 min read
South America draws food-lovers from across the globe, but it’s best known for its carnivorous delicacies rather than its meat-free options. That shouldn…
art'Suffocating' Louvre is struggling with overcrowding: try these Paris museums insteadJun 2, 2019 • 3 min read
Home to awe-inspiring masterpieces (the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo) the Louvre is the world's most popular museum but lately it's beginning to suffer…
road tripsThe newest camper vans and trailers for your 2019 road tripJun 1, 2019 • 2 min read
Whether travellers want to indulge their sense of adventure or hit the road in style, there are plenty of new camper vans and trailers available for this…
artSpending diary: what I spent on a four-day trip to RomeJun 1, 2019 • 8 min read
A trip to Rome doesn't have to be a shot in the dark cost-wise; with a little planning, you can easily manage funds and enjoy the city. Here's what it…
foodAll the places Meghan Markle loves in LondonJun 1, 2019 • 5 min read
Since Meghan Markle moved to the UK, the California native has been carving out her own path in London. Instead of the traditional royal haunts, the…
foodWomen’s World Cup: what to do in France’s host citiesMay 31, 2019 • 4 min read
The Women’s World Cup is being held in France from 7 June to 7 July this year, and football fans from around the world are expected to fill stadiums, bars…
sportsLaureles: Medellín's under-the-radar culture hubMay 30, 2019 • 5 min read
Medellín breaks every stereotype imaginable and carries a comeback story that few cities have. As more folks venture to the City of the Eternal Spring,…