Destinations

The Hawaiian islands can swell with upwards of 10 million visitors each year, so getting off the beaten path is the best way to appreciate the islands’ multicultural history. Beyond its sandy beaches and seductive, jewel-toned waves, Hawaii‘s lesser-known local tours and activities make the days in paradise more meaningful. Whether it’s mellowing out at a

There’s a lot more to Moroccan cuisine than couscous and tajines. From cooked vegetable salads and slow-cooked meats to fresh fruits and flaky pastries, the traditional foods of Morocco are mouth-watering. Midrange restaurant menus can often repeat the same old tajines, so to get more variety you need to feast on street food or dine

With notoriously bad traffic and next-to-impossible parking, it’s best to avoid driving until it’s time to leave San Francisco. Fortunately, there are plenty of excellent ways to get around. Most locals walk, bike, ride Muni (the public transit network of buses and streetcars) or ride-share instead of taking a car. The city also has three

Beef and malbec may be Argentina’s most well-known food and drink, but there is more to the country’s food and drink scene than perfectly grilled steak and red wine. Due in part to the immigration of millions of Europeans to Argentina at the turn of the 20th century, the country’s cuisine is an eclectic mix

It’s hard not to fall in love with Hong Kong at first sight, a disarmingly high-rise metropolis in the dreamiest of island settings. Then you start to discover just how memorable the food scene is, how vibrant the nightlife is, how endless the shopping is – and game over, you’re smitten.  Hong Kong truly is

While events in historic cities like Dublin, London, Bucharest and Prague are bound to be frightfully fun, looking further afield at Halloween could mean you reap the rewards of exploring some of the most authentically spooky surrounds Europe has to offer. If you have a curious bone in your body you’ll dare to visit these chilling landscapes for a

Jamaican food is as distinctive as the music that the island is famous for, and its hot Caribbean flavors have proved almost as world-conquering as reggae and dancehall. The indigenous fruits of the tropics, the island’s complicated history of colonialism and the trade of enslaved people, all make for a distinctive combination of influences that

I usually plan my trips with a visual in mind, and Costa Rica was no exception. On a casual social media swipe last February, I saw someone horseback riding in the mountains there — and then, even though I’ve never really ridden a horse, I could barely think of anything else: the overwhelming greenery, the

Compact Singapore may take less than an hour to drive across on a good day, but it has a wealth of tasty food options that reflect the diverse cultures that have come to call this island home. These original recipes were introduced by the early migrants bringing a piece of their roots with them. They

Perugia’s location along the slope of the prominent and iconic hills that define the Umbrian region has made it strategically important since the Etruscan era and its sizable student population counts an impressive number of foreign students. Almost exactly halfway between Rome and Florence, Perugia has been a pilgrimage site for music lovers from around

Jamaica is no stranger to white sand beaches and sensual sunsets, but what is often overlooked is its road trip appeal. The largest English-speaking island in the Caribbean, Jamaica can be slowly and comfortably traversed by car within a week.  Whether you’re looking for mountain views, a ride along the coast or a drive through

Bermuda might not be the first country that comes to mind when you think about hiking destinations. However, the beaches, cliffs, mangrove swamps and pockets of jungle in nature reserves that dot this 24-mile-long island in the middle of the Atlantic offer a surprising number of options for those keen to get exploring on their

If you travel with kids, then you may have found cheap family vacations more difficult to arrange in recent years. The price hikes for trips during school breaks are well documented, but there’s also the steady upward trajectory of the costs of food, accommodation and entry to attractions — all of which add up when

Maine has a reputation for being cultured, foodie, outdoorsy and steeped in history. It’s also known for being, particularly if you check into historic seaside hotels and dine out on lobster dinners. But a vacation in Maine doesn’t have to cost a fortune – you can hike, swim, cross-country ski and enjoy the arts scene,

With a dramatic rocky coastline broken by scenic beaches, a rich seafood tradition and ski resorts and state parks rising into the hills, Maine is known as Vacationland for good reason. Summer and early fall are great times of year to enjoy the state’s natural beauty, but if you can handle the cold, winter offers

The Bahamas are a byword for beach-vacation bliss. Scattered like emeralds between Florida and the Caribbean, this Atlantic archipelago comprises more than 3000 subtropical islands and cays, most uninhabited. Lushly subtropical, they’re fringed with teeming coral reefs and world-famous beaches, offering as much to divers and hikers as they do to sunseekers in search of

Taiwan is an island of foodies where snacking is the national pastime, no matter the time of day (or night). The very definition of a melting pot, Taiwan’s incredible cuisine draws upon Chinese Fujian, Cantonese, and Hakka flavors, the foraged fare of Taiwan’s indigenous Peoples, and a sprinkling of Japanese and American influence, too. You

Venice has no equals in all of Europe. In this city floating on a lagoon, streets are canals and crossings are bridges. Everything, from churches to palaces, speaks of more than a thousand years of history in which the Pearl of the Adriatic dominated the seas and grew wealthy on commerce. On top of that,

Ever had a llama tenderloin? Here’s your chance, maybe with a glass of Tarija wine. Bolivia’s food is as diverse as its population and you’ll find new delicacies to sample in every town. Markets are a good place to start, though the steaming pots of unfamiliar concoctions might test virgin tastebuds. Freshly-blended fruit juices will

Accra is known for giving its guests a cultural experience of a lifetime. With an extensive restaurant scene, exhilarating nightlife and history that lingers through the city streets, running out of things to do in Accra simply isn’t possible.  While the beauty in Accra lies in the everyday interactions with people and blissful community-oriented spirit,