Month: July 2024

Alternating between steppes that lead dreamers into the wild, and bustling, flashy cities like Astana and Almaty, Kazakhstan is a country that always has something new to reveal. The distances are enormous in the ninth-largest country on Earth – and the transport options numerous. Count on a mix of trains, cars, buses and even horses
0 Comments
Massive Montana encompasses a wild terrain of Rocky Mountain adventures and bucket-list places to visit. Amid the mountains, national forests and wild rivers teeming with trout, several historical and current railroad depots punctuate the state – now forming Montana’s best cities – showcasing its independent yet inviting culture. Interstate 90 and 15 cross in the mountainous western half
0 Comments
When I dream of Thailand, I think of an isolated white beach with crystalline water and lush palm trees dripping with coconuts. That is also what Alex Garland’s novel “The Beach” famously captured, the quest for the most legendary beach, untouched by mass tourism, a plunge into authentic Thai life that surrounds it. “You fish,
0 Comments
The good news for travelers is that Prague is a stunningly beautiful European capital. It’s the pride of Czechia with gasp-inducing art and architecture tucked around every corner and town square. The slightly less good news is everyone wants a piece of that prettiness. Countless feet cross the cobblestones and wander through churches and museums
0 Comments
Take a look at any topographical map of Ecuador and you’ll immediately notice the Andean spine that cuts through the country from north to south. It’s these mountains and volcanoes that offer the most scope for adventure, and it’s where travelers often head first for the best hikes in Ecuador. For trekkers and serious climbers alike,
0 Comments
The Dry July movement continues gaining followers who seek to cut down on alcohol intake, and non-alcoholic options are sprouting everywhere. Canned mocktails, non-alcoholic spirits and different flavored mixers are more abundant in the market, and restaurants and bars are following suit by adding mocktail menus to their offerings. As temperatures soar, a refreshing non-alcoholic
0 Comments