Destinations

A few hours spent in a museum can linger long in the memory – providing a chance to get inspired by beautiful art, cultures and soaring architecture somewhere far from home.  In recent decades, museums have become undeniable magnets for visitors. Cities around the world have looked to the example of the Guggenheim Bilbao, which

Southern Africa is one of the best and most varied places to go on safari in Africa. This is a region that’s home to some of Africa’s best and most famous parks and wildlife areas: Kruger (South Africa), Etosha (Namibia), Chobe and the Okavango Delta (Botswana) and Hwange (Zimbabwe) to name just a few. On

Sitting over 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle, you might think Tromsø isn’t a place for the faint of heart but this Norwegian city is surprisingly cosmopolitan for its gaudy latitude (there’s a reason they call it the “Paris of the North”).  Many visit for natural phenomena like the northern lights and midnight sun

For such a small island, Sri Lanka has an incredible diversity of wildlife. Not only is this the only country where you can spot both the world’s largest animals from land (elephant) and sea (blue whale), but it’s also one of the best places to see leopards. Throw in some amazing migratory birds, wetlands full of flamingos,

We all know that what Europe lacks it size, it makes up for in sheer variety. A diversity of languages, cuisine and landscapes that exist in this (relatively) tiny landmass. Not to mention a multiplicity of atmospheres, experiences and feasts for the senses that come in a compact, easy-to-get-around continent. Europe’s modest size is a

Denmark‘s second-largest city sits quietly on the eastern coast of the Jutland peninsula, just living its best life as the happiest city in the world (according to the Institute for Quality of Life, anyway). Not only that, Aarhus was also proudly the 2017 European Capital of Culture. So while Copenhagen takes the plaudits as that

When it comes to food, London’s West End district in the city center doesn’t have the best reputation. Popular with tourists due to the big attractions scattered around the area and packed with major theatre productions, locals tend to associate it with overpriced and underseasoned food that you grab on the go. But I disagree.

Italy is one of the most rail-friendly countries in the world with swift, comfortable and economic trains penetrating almost every corner of the bel paese (beautiful country). Well-known for producing supersonic Ferraris and Lamborghinis, the Italians have also conceived some of Europe’s fastest trains. The bullet-like Frecce locomotives come in three different categories headed up

They don’t call it the Land of Enchantment for nothing. New Mexico does indeed entice, thanks to otherworldly desertscapes, weird rock formations and more wonders of nature you’ll find only here. Yet it’s perhaps the state’s unique culture – visible in the adobe architecture everywhere, quirky frontier towns, container loads of chile pepper and an

Prague, with its Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architectural masterpieces on cobblestoned lanes and riverside slopes, is undoubtedly an excellent choice for any trip to Czechia – it’s hard to beat the lure of a pop-up-book, riverside old town. But then head to the country’s eastern region of Moravia, where its provincial capital, Brno, shows another side to Czech

Are you India-bound and wondering if the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Agra, is worth the time, effort and crowds? In all honesty, skipping one of the most beautiful buildings in the world for any reason would be a travesty. Despite the infinite number of images scattered across the internet, nothing beats

Naples, Italy’s third-largest city, thrives on contradictions. As one of the oldest continuously inhabited urban areas in the world, Naples is both chaotic and cultured, opulent and gritty, exuberant and understated, with architectural gems to discover around every corner. Founded by Greeks in the first millennium BCE, Naples has witnessed over 2500 years of history

With its smoldering summer days, scorching street vibe and seductive choice of day trips to some of Italy’s most sought-after bucket list sights (looking at you, Pompeii and island idyll Capri), Naples in July and August has traditionally always lured visitors like bees to a (very hot) honeypot. Yet each season has a beauty of

A blend of Native American, Spanish, Mexican and American influences makes Santa Fe one of the most culturally and historically significant destinations in the United States, with roots stretching back thousands of years. Its adobe-style buildings now hold cutting-edge galleries, inviting shops and innovative restaurants, while its museums, markets and festivals celebrate tradition alongside contemporary experiences. Come

Imagine towering fortresses bursting from rocky crags, looming over tangled medieval lanes. Picture palaces decked from floor to ceiling with mirrored mosaics and intricate paintings of flowers, deities and fighting elephants. See yourself rattling across dusty deserts by train or bouncing by 4WD through tiger-stalked national parks. That’s Rajasthan.  This captivating state in western India

I’m here to sing the praises of New Hampshire – New England’s best-kept secret – which combines the countless small towns you’ll find in Vermont, outdoor adventures and rugged wilderness to rival Maine, and even a small coastline that extends the pleasures of Massachusetts’ beaches. This famously flinty, down-to-earth state has tended to have a bigger reputation

Who hasn’t dreamed of using up every hour of their PTO to take a fabulous tropical getaway in the summer? Plenty of us, it turns out.  If you’re petrified by the idea of sweating in the sun, and prefer a refreshing breeze to humid air, a “coolcation” may be for you. This new trend in

Darjeeling is a name that many people associate with tea, but there is much more to this hill station than its delicate orange pekoe. Sprinkled along a mountain ridge at an elevation of 2100m (6900ft), it is a gateway to the high Himalayas, and sits under the icy gaze of Khangchendzonga, the world’s third-highest mountain

It’s not easy picking England’s most beautiful castles. This is, after all, a country with around 800 such buildings scattered across its rolling landscape, and beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Though each grand and imposing structure has its own charms and devoted followers, there are a few that live in the hearts

In Greece, world-renowned ancient sites ⁠– some featuring in the greatest tales of all time, the Greek myths ⁠– carpet the country. With every layer excavated, another civilization is revealed. And the architecture and artifacts created to honor the gods – Athena, Poseidon, Apollo and Zeus, to name just a few – remain ready for