Destinations

South Africa offers some of the world’s most diverse landscapes, from sparkling oceans and stark deserts to snow-capped peaks and wildlife-dense savanna. But it’s not just the land that makes South Africa so enthralling – the wealth of the country’s diverse cultural groups, each contributing its own architecture, traditional cuisine and customs, adds to the

“Iceland is too expensive to visit on a budget” is right up there with “Don’t eat the street food – it will make you ill” as one of the great myths of travel – and it could lead you to miss out on some amazing experiences. True, Iceland can be eye-wateringly pricey, but with some

Some people might think of Arizona simply as “the desert,” but visiting this state’s best national parks and monuments is a surefire way to discover there’s so much more than that to explore. You can wander in dense woodlands in Grand Canyon National Park; see Petrified Forest National Park’s grasslands blanketed in wildflowers; spot condors hovering

Madrid is a fascinating city with a storied history that spans nearly a millennium and a thriving nightlife that will have you still dancing as the sun rises. With architectural wonders, world-class gastronomy, famed art museums and even an Egyptian temple within the city limits, the Spanish capital offers sights and attractions to satisfy all

Famously beautiful, San Francisco is one of the most filmed, photographed and Instagrammed places in the world. And it’s even better in real life. Pictures can never capture the taste of mouth-watering, farm-fresh dishes, the clang of the cable car and the truly joyous celebrations of individuality you’ll find on any visit here. But where do you start

Sydney is a city made for summers.  In the warmer months, you can make the most of outdoor dining, rooftop bars, dozens of beaches and Sydney’s beautiful bronzed inhabitants. But of course, the iconic sights – from the Opera House and Harbour Bridge to tracts of bushlands and parks – can be enjoyed year-round. Whether you’re mad

I first visited Rome in 1992, and my love for the city has only grown since. I wrote my first book about the city in college, and rarely does a year go by since then when I don’t visit my favorite piazza (Navona), enjoy my favorite gelato (cioccolato e limone con panna) or gaze upon

Sardinia is known for its cuisine and the longevity of its people. But it also has one of the highest rates of type one diabetes in the world.  To you, the table at Somu looks like this: the amuse-bouches arrive as perfect as a baby’s toes; the oyster is so precisely presented it could have

Much of what makes Buenos Aires so magical can be enjoyed for free, including many of the city’s most famous attractions. From art exhibitions to historical sights to free festivals and concerts, spending a culture-packed day in the city doesn’t have to cost a penny. Strolling the city’s best neighborhoods is an excellent (not to

Want to taste of city life outside Dublin on your Irish trip? Cork and Waterford have great appeal.  You’ve had your fill of castles and rolling green hills on your trip to Ireland. You’re probably craving some city time right about now.  Since Dublin is where most visitors start off their trip, we recommend seeking

With a glorious Adriatic coastline that reveals one beauty spot after another for more than 1770km (1100 miles), it’s little wonder that Croatia has become one of Europe’s most exhilarating destinations for a road trip. Away from the coast-hugging and serpentine Adriatic Highway, scintillating back routes lead to national parks, dramatic mountains, medieval hilltop towns,

Travelers looking for adventures on a shoestring flock to Thailand. With its heady blend of pocket-friendly travel experiences, cultural surprises, easy transport, spicy-not-pricey food, and one of the world’s friendliest backpacker scenes, Thailand could well be the perfect budget travel destination. However, the cost of a trip can vary wildly depending on where you go

Venice is a unique destination that pops up on an infinite number of travel bucket lists with good reason. Canals and gondolas, churches and palaces, festivals and Biennales – all of them contribute toward keeping Venice on the list of the most-visited cities in the world.  The downside of being one of the most desirable

With scorching hot summers and sub-zero temperatures in winter, Budapest shows a different face with each changing season. City life spills outdoors into restaurant terraces, parks and even Danube beaches in the warmer months, while the colder, gloomy ones are more about culture and coziness. In between are the blossom-filled spring and the hiking-friendly months

Maine is the largest state in New England by far, with a small population concentrated in the southern third, especially along the stunning coast. This means much of the state, bordering on New Hampshire to the southwest, the Atlantic Ocean to the southeast and Canada everywhere else, retains a rural beauty that can be hard

Sydney is one of those cities that lives in the mind long before you get to experience it. Body-boarding at Bondi beach, zipping under the Sydney Harbour Bridge on a ferry, or catching a show at the incredible Sydney Opera House are just a few of the quintessential Sydney experiences you’ll want to tick off

In this series, we take you step by step through how we planned some of the most complicated travel adventures, so you can recreate them yourself with ease. Here, writer Sarah Reid takes you through how she planned her hike on Chile’s famous W Trek.  Tracing the foothills of the snow-capped Paine Massif in southern Chile’s

Beaming with every shade of red imaginable and terrain that is equally as diverse, the Grand Canyon National Park was made for hiking. It’s easy here to plop yourself on a roadside bench overlooking its deep, layered rings of geological wonder and leave it at that. But to make the most of what for many

Havana’s cultural calendar is full of visit-worthy events every month, with the more prestigious festivals taking place between October and April. Jazz or ballet? Religious processions or fiery festivals? Cheap hotel deals or cool temperatures? You’ll be able to find something to fit your taste and budget throughout the year. Lapped by the choppy waters

Ireland’s capital city, Dublin, may be ancient, but it’s young at heart. Compact, with a buzzing city center sandwiched between sea and mountains, there’s plenty for everyone to do here, including some amazing experiences that are perfect for those traveling with younger family members. From exploring Viking museums and kid-friendly galleries to wandering along bracing beaches