history
Cemetery tourism: an ethical traveller's guide to graveyardsFeb 11, 2020 • 6 min read
Find yourself gravitating towards graveyards when you travel? Here’s how to be a responsible tombstone tourist.
Art and Culture
festivals and eventsHow to plan a bachelor or bachelorette party abroadFeb 11, 2020 • 6 min read
Organising a stag or hen party is one of your most important jobs as best man or maid of honour. Here are 9 top tips for planning a stag or hen do abroad.
cocktails"These taverns are a wonderland" Goa's traditional bar culture is a glimpse into the pastFeb 10, 2020 • 5 min read
The dimly-lit, local bars in this tiny state on India’s west coast are a glimpse of the olden days where drinking was part of a highly-evolved culture.
tvFeed your obsession with HBO’s Succession by putting these destinations on your travel listFeb 9, 2020 • 4 min read
While you wait for season 3 of the Roy family, relive the first two by visiting these real life Succession locations.
artExplore Berlin’s secrets in its alternative museums and unusual toursFeb 7, 2020 • 4 min read
World famous for its divisive wall, lively nightlife and street art, there’s a lot to like about Berlin. But its darker side of its history might be the most…
artVenice Carnival 2020: make the most of the biggest party of the yearFeb 7, 2020 • 6 min read
People travel from far and wide to join in the city’s biggest party of the year and sate their fancy-dress appetites – the Venice Carnival packs the city…
historySkip Chichen Itza and head to this remote Yucatán site insteadFeb 7, 2020 • 4 min read
Its remote and challenging to get to, but braving the jungle and exploring these ruins without the crowds is totally worth the effort.
historyDitch the Rainbow Mountain crowds on this Peruvian hikeFeb 7, 2020 • 4 min read
Peru's Rainbow Mountains are stunning. But there's always a crowd. For a bit more elbow room and comparable views trek through the Ausangate Mountains.
cocktails5 reasons to visit Brisbane right nowFeb 7, 2020 • 5 min read
If Brisbane isn’t already on your Australia must-see list, here are 5 reasons why you need to visit right now!
cocktailsThese US tiki bars will take you on a retro tropical getawayFeb 7, 2020 • 5 min read
Almost 90 years after Don the Beachcomber opened his eponymous bar in Hollywood, tiki has come and gone as a trend – and now it's back again.
sportsWhere and how to watch sport like a localFeb 7, 2020 • 7 min read
Step into a stadium or arena mid-match and you’ll find locals in a state of agitation or elation, depending on the scoreline.
historyLatin America's most unique Carnival traditionsFeb 6, 2020 • 5 min read
Rio isn't the only city that knows how to celebrate Carnival in style. In the week leading up to Lent, millions of people across Latin America take to the…
disney8 of the coolest celebrity proposal locations around the worldFeb 6, 2020 • 5 min read
Searching for the perfect backdrop to propose? For some, only a romantic getaway will do, though that can mean different things to different people…
historyEdinburgh’s Beltane Fire Festival celebrates the rebirth of summer with fire, dance and drummingFeb 6, 2020 • 5 min read
The Beltane Fire Festival marks the dawn of summer and thousands of years of ritual, magic and rebirth with drumming, dancing, acrobatics and more.
artThe Fantasy Island filming location is totally dreamy in real lifeFeb 6, 2020 • 3 min read
The 2020 film adaptation of Fantasy Island showcases the crystal-clear seas and palm-fringed coastline of Taveuni, Fiji.
cruiseCruise to the best rum tours in the CaribbeanFeb 5, 2020 • 4 min read
The Caribbean is inextricably linked to rum, whether its the island of Nevis (considered the birthplace of the modern drink) or the world’s oldest commercial…
artThe 7 best things to do in Vienna with kidsFeb 5, 2020 • 4 min read
Vienna might not be the obvious family travel destination, but there is plenty here to entertain the kids.
hikingSelf-reflection not selfies: why Tokyo’s Mt Takao trek is a perfect complement to Mt FujiFeb 5, 2020 • 3 min read
Beautiful, spiritual and lacking crowds, Mt Takao could be the perfect complement to a Mt Fuji trek, and one of Tokyo’s most enjoyable day trips.
artNew York hotel The Beekman is a great alternative to the MetFeb 4, 2020 • 3 min read
Overwhelmed by the famous art galleries in NYC? Check out The Beekman hotel's hidden art collection.
musicThe best live music venues in LondonFeb 4, 2020 • 7 min read
We’ve rounded up London's most revered music venues, old and new, so you can catch the best shows in town.
historyThe 10 best places for solo travellers to find loveFeb 4, 2020 • 6 min read
Solo travel can be lonely. Here are the top 10 most romantic destinations to help connect you with other solo travellers, and maybe find a holiday romance.
wildlife and natureFrom waterfalls to chipas, everything you need to know for your first trip to ParaguayFeb 3, 2020 • 4 min read
From its natural landscapes and architecture to its indigenous culture and tasty street food, Paraguay is the perfect South American melting pot.