shopping
Toronto’s Kensington Market: a loveable hodgepodgeMay 20, 2019 • 3 min read
The antics in Bellevue Square Park tell you all you need to know about Kensington Market. Yes, there’s a swing set, but it’s literally child’s play…
Travel Stories
budget travelTop 15 free things to do in Tel AvivMay 20, 2019 • 9 min read
Costs in Tel Aviv can be high, but luckily there are still plenty of things to see and do for free in this vibrant Mediterranean city.
artWhere to see I.M. Pei architectureMay 17, 2019 • 3 min read
Internationally-renown modernist architect, I.M. Pei, designed some of the world’s most recognizable buildings. From his iconic addition to the Louvre in…
foodHonduras road trip to Copán RuinsMay 17, 2019 • 5 min read
The roads in Honduras are for everyone. People, dogs, vendors, three-wheel scooters and way at the bottom of the food chain – cars. They are a place of…
romanceWhere Harry wed Meghan: royal wedding venues you can visitMay 17, 2019 • 5 min read
On a gloriously sunny day in May last year, thousands of royal fans poured into Windsor to celebrate the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. As the…
5 carry-on backpacks for every kind of tripMay 17, 2019 • 7 min read
As professional travelers, we put in lots of hours on the road, and with that much time on our hands, we get to know our gear pretty well. The little…
festivals and events10 of Europe's best music festivals in amazing locationsMay 17, 2019 • 6 min read
For many people, music festivals are the cornerstone of their summer activities. There’s no thrill like packing up the car with good mates, camping…
artWhere to find Game of Thrones tours and attractions after the finaleMay 17, 2019 • 3 min read
The thought of the Game of Thrones finale is bringing bittersweet feelings to many fans, not least because it means an end to a brilliant piece of weekly…
wildlife and natureWhy seeing chimpanzees in Uganda is one of the world's greatest wildlife experiencesMay 17, 2019 • 6 min read
Chimpanzees may get much less hype in the travel media than endangered mountain gorillas, but tracking our closest relative through the African jungle is…
road tripsAfrica: what to expect on an overland tourMay 16, 2019 • 5 min read
Bumping across Africa in a converted lorry isn’t exactly luxurious, but overland tours provide an ideal way to visit corners of the continent that are…
foodChampions League Final: a guide to Madrid for football fansMay 16, 2019 • 4 min read
The venue for the Champions League Final between Liverpool and Tottenham on 1 June is well chosen. For a start, no city on earth has a finer footballing…
art6 Game of Thrones filming locations you can actually visitMay 16, 2019 • 6 min read
Our weekly dose of warring armies, unruly dragons and cunning courtiers might be soon coming to a close, but fans of the hit TV show Game of Thrones can…
beachesTake a culture trip through The HagueMay 15, 2019 • 5 min read
Den Haag serves up an enticing blend of cultural expressions from the past and present, in an environment that bustles and relaxes in equal measure…
artCanada’s can’t-miss capital: how to spend 24 hours in OttawaMay 15, 2019 • 4 min read
One of the most beautiful capital cities in the world, Ottawa is as well-known for its architecture, parks and food as it is for its politics. A…
family travelOttawa with kids: top attractions for tykes in Canada's capital cityMay 15, 2019 • 4 min read
Ottawa is a children’s playground with many outdoor activities and, in the case of summer showers, some of the best museums in the country. Here are the…
foodHo Chi Minh City’s quirkiest cafesMay 15, 2019 • 5 min read
Vietnam is the world’s second largest coffee exporter, and its vibrant cafe scene is having a real moment. One of Southeast Asia’s fastest developing…
road tripsGlamping in California: 5 spots to sleep comfortably under the starsMay 14, 2019 • 3 min read
With such an incredible variety of landscapes, California is the perfect place to reconnect with nature. But what if you just don't like to tough out…
wildlife and natureBest hikes of central MexicoMay 14, 2019 • 7 min read
Hiking may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you’re planning a vacation to Mexico, but these trails will have you dreaming of dramatic…
foodRock and rose at Portland's best summer festivalsMay 14, 2019 • 3 min read
Get your sunglasses, wide-brim hat and water bottle ready, because as soon as the rain lets up, Portland, Oregon, suddenly bursts into activity with a…
foodWhere to wet your whistle in Groningen: the 10 best bars and cafesMay 14, 2019 • 5 min read
When it comes to a night out in the Netherlands, Groningen nightlife has no equal. The northern city doesn’t do closing time, meaning revellers leaving…
wildlife and nature20 sometimes-free New York City attractionsMay 13, 2019 • 4 min read
New York City is one of the most remarkable places on the planet for the wealth of world-class attractions all in one place, but taking a bite of the Big…
food7 of the best rooftop bars in Tel AvivMay 13, 2019 • 5 min read
Perhaps it’s not surprising that Tel Aviv has an enviable concentration of rooftop bars: seaside Mediterranean views, seemingly perennial short-sleeve…