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Washington DC by bike: a step-by-step guide
With its waterfront parks, off-street trails and growing web of bike lanes, Washington, DC, is a surprisingly brilliant place to be on two wheels. Where else can you get your daily cardio while zipping...
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Hermit Kingdom travel primer: what to know before you visit North Korea
North Korea is a curious but compelling place to visit, and one of the only places in the world where even the most hardcore independent travellers find themselves signing up for a package tour. The...
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24 hours in Utrecht, the Netherlands
One of the Netherlands’ oldest cities, Utrecht is often overlooked by visitors to the country who make a beeline for the likes of Amsterdam and Delft. However, it was thrust into the spotlight as it...
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Ten stunning New Zealand cycle rides
It looks like New Zealand’s cycling revolution is set to keep rolling, with stacks of new tracks opening and walking trails being converted to dual use. Unsurprisingly, travellers have been quick to...
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First-time jjimjilbang: how to visit a Korean bathhouse
Traditional bathhouses are an essential part of contemporary Korean culture. Literally ‘heated rooms’, these jjimjilbang (찜질방) are where locals come to unwind, hang out and engage in a whole host of...
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Buenos Aires by bike
Almost completely flat with a network of bike lanes now covering more than 130km, cycling is often the quickest and always the most pleasurable way to get around in Buenos Aires. Cycling around...
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Family-friendly ski trips in the French Alps
If the words ‘family ski trip in the Alps’ conjure up images of ultra-chic families gliding by in the latest fur-trimmed ski gear, lift queues longer than the opening night of Frozen 2, and package...
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Destination Seminyak: a guide to Bali’s cool corner
The grown-up neighbour to Bali’s party centre of Kuta, Seminyak has attracted travellers in-the-know for years with its hip hotels, cool cafes, slick bars and boutique shopping. But while Seminyak is...
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Circumnavigating Seoul: Hiking the ancient city wall
In the 600-plus years that Seoul has been Korea’s capital, the city has changed in many respects, save one: it’s kept its original city wall. An architectural treasure and contender for Unesco World...
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Off-piste adventures: summertime activities in Aspen and Snowmass
They say you come to Aspen and Snowmass for the winter, but stay for the summer – an old adage that proves true time and time again. While the region is famed for its world-class winter sports –...
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Meet a traveller: Jane Wilson-Howarth, travel health expert
Whether you’re looking for wonderful wildlife facts, inspirational tales from around the globe or tips on how to cure travellers’ diarrhoea, Jane Wilson-Howarth – zoologist, author, GP and travel...
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24 hours in Lausanne, Switzerland
One of Switzerland’s prettiest cities, Lausanne, located on the shores of glimmering Lake Geneva, can easily be covered in a day though it’s better to take it slow and spend the night. The steep hills...
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San Francisco in winter: six reasons to ditch the cold for some California sun
It’s gray outside; you’re tired of dressing like a polar explorer; and your coworker just sneezed on you again – it’s time to escape winter and head to defiantly sunny San Francisco. Here are six ways...
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Hiking Kyrgyzstan: a trekker’s guide to the Tian Shan
Bishkek has many moments of beauty, but it’s the Tian Shan mountains that are the real scenic draw of Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek serves as a de facto visa capital of Central Asia, so many travellers find...
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Discovering the modern Southern charm of Amelia Island
Amelia Island, nuzzling up to the Georgia border at the Atlantic coast, remains one of Florida’s best-kept secrets. Settled since the Timucua Indians first arrived here a thousand years ago, no fewer...
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Halkidiki beyond the beaches: 10 alternative experiences in northern Greece
The shores of Greece elicit blissful sighs, even from suntan-averse travellers. Halkidiki – the three-pronged region in Greece’s north – is especially rich in sparkling sands. But it would be a crying...
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First time France: where to go and what to do
France is the world’s top tourist destination and for good reason. There’s a lot packed into just one country – artistic and architectural masterpieces, remarkable museums and natural landscapes, and a...
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An ecofriendly weekend in Barcelona
One of the world’s most visited cities, Barcelona is likely on your bucket list to visit or re-visit. But all that attention has a cost. As this Catalonian capital (population 1.6 million) hosts a...
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Slovenia’s unique sleeps: camping, glamping and offbeat lodgings
Blessed with natural splendour in abundance, Slovenia has been crafting itself a well-deserved reputation for clean, green travel. To supplement its outdoorsy appeal, quirky accommodation is springing...
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Celebrating every single season in Calgary
There are few places that embrace the ‘city for all seasons’ moniker better than Calgary. When warm Chinook winds blow in off the Rocky Mountains, the temperature can jump by double digits within...
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Okinawa: secrets for a long and happy life
Japan’s sunny southern islands see a remarkable number of 100th birthdays – the scientists have their theories as to why, but we’ve travelled to research our own list of top Okinawan lifestyle tips....
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48 hours in Vientiane
Crouched low over the Mekong within almost a stone’s throw of Thailand, Vientiane has finally shaken off its cobwebs and earnestly joined the 21st century. The city is still one of the most relaxed...
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Vojvodina vagabonding: slow travel in Serbia’s north
Novi Sad is famous for its energetic EXIT Festival, gregarious groggeries and Danube beach parties. But Serbia’s second city is also the capital of Vojvodina, a rustic region of tranquil nature, mellow...
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Top 10 experiences on the Athenian Riviera
On the southern edge of the Greek capital lies the alluring Apollo Coast, also known as the Athenian Riviera. Still defined as greater Athens, its palm tree–lined esplanades and idyllic beaches...
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Los Angeles four ways
Los Angeles’ attractions run deeper than its celebrity culture. Its well known movie stars are well known around the world, but the United States’ second largest city is a place as diverse as the land...
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Get active in Bermuda
Bermuda is an undeniably picturesque place that conjures visions of delicate pink beaches with palms swaying in the breeze, but it’s also a great location for those who like their vacations...
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Top 10 places to de-stress in DC
In a high-octane environment like DC, Washingtonians and visitors alike could always use a little oasis of calm, whether it’s an election year or not. Meditative museum spaces, secret gardens, and...
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The 10 best places to unwind in Vienna
With striking, stop-and-gawp architecture, steamy stress-repressing saunas and a near certified statute for sipping the hours away in a coffee house, grandiose Vienna is a city that exudes calm. These...
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Budapest off the beaten track
Each city has its secrets and Budapest is no exception. While the buildings set on the banks of the Danube feature on the postcards you’ll find in the paprika-laden shops on Váci street, there’s more...
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10 reasons you’ll love Byron Bay
It’s the ultimate Aussie beach town, seducing all who pass through with an irresistible combination of natural good looks, welcoming hippie values and a laid-back-surfer attitude. If you’re yet to...
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Brunch in Brussels: 10 best spots to indulge
Chew it over: brunch is the most gratifying holiday meal. It’s the unadulterated pleasure of pressing snooze; a glorious second opportunity for the weary, hungover traveller. It’s also a city’s chance...
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The heart of the Urals: exploring Yekaterinburg
Russia’s fourth-largest city doesn’t overstate its importance with glitz and glamour. Yekaterinburg, instead, sits back and lets its pedigree reel you in. Savvy businesspeople and investors have been...
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Best places for vegetarians in Belgrade
It used to be quite a challenge for vegetarians to survive in Belgrade. Serbian national cuisine is mostly based on heavy meat dishes, so one had to rely on bakeries or potato in all its forms when...
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A guide to Moscow’s park life
In recent years, Moscow’s major urban parks have undergone a great transformation – these days they draw people of all ages and social groups, and some have become tourist attractions in their own...
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Where to go in March for relaxation
When relaxation is the name of the game, we’ve got just the thing for you – think beaches, wine, sun-kissed isles and a healthy dose of cool culture. From Antigua to Australia, settle into your slice...
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