A first-time guide to Sapa, Vietnam
Six hours north of Hanoi lies a gritty mountain outpost that’s become one of the most famous towns in Southeast Asia. This town, set on a misty peak near the Chinese border, is Sapa – a base from which you can hike to a Hmong village one day and climb Vietnam’s tallest peak the next. […]
9 places in Bhutan that should be on every itinerary
Mural-filled monasteries, snow-crowned peaks, ancient fortresses and tranquil Buddhist villages edged by chili farms – the stunning beauty of Bhutan is visible around every turn of its hairpin roads. As part of the country’s “high value, low volume” tourism model, there’s a fixed daily tourist fee of US$100, but the rewards speak for themselves. Internationally […]
Goa’s 7 dreamiest beaches
The small, sunshine-kissed southwestern Indian state of Goa is justly famous for its fantastic beaches. Along its 105km-long (65¼-mile-long) coastline, visitors will find an abundance of sandy stretches to explore, fringed by coconut palms, and dotted with shacks and water-sports activities. The trio of family-friendly Calangute, Baga and Anjuna comprise the most popular beaches in […]
The 13 best hikes in New England
Hundreds of miles of trails lace through New England’s forests, up the spines of its mountains and along its shorelines. You can set your sights on an epic traverse – like the Appalachian Trail or Vermont’s Long Trail – or pack in a few day hikes amid other adventures. Nature is ever at hand in […]
Exploring the Florida Keys responsibly: the best sites for fishing, snorkeling and education
For as alluring as The Florida Keys are themselves – palm-dotted islands, each with aqua water surrounds and their own oft-quirky pizzazz – entire universes lie just below and well beyond the water’s surface. The Florida Keys is a bucket-list destination for marine adventurers and nature lovers alike, home to Florida’s Coral Reef – the […]
10 of the world’s best places to learn to scuba dive
To see some of the world’s best coral reefs and marine life, you need to hit the open water with some scuba gear. But first, you need to earn your diver certification. With a combination of idyllic conditions and reputable dive schools offering PADI or SSI qualifications, we’ve narrowed down the world’s top spots for […]
Behind the trip: skiing Whistler to find accessible adventure
I’m an avid hiker who enjoys spending time outside, constantly on the lookout for new, adventurous outdoor places and experiences. I love the feeling of crisp alpine air as I tackle a new trail, of warm sun and the energy it brings my soul to look out over a new, idyllic setting. There are lots […]
10 dream trips to take in Asia in 2025
There is never a bad time to plan your dream trips, and Asia is full of those fantasy-inducing journeys that live rent-free in our imaginations. Will you wander the lavish palaces of India or trek through the jungle in Borneo or the mountains of Nepal? Perhaps a foodie tour of Southeast Asia is more to […]
12 of the best beaches in Spain
The playa (beach) has near-holy status in Spain, a country hemmed by some 8000km (5000 miles) of coastline that canters from tiny pine-clasped rocky cove to dune-rippled beach, glitzy Mediterranean harbor and surf-smashed Atlantic bay without breaking a sweat. Toss in crazily pretty cliff-top villages so white they make you blink, chiringuitos (beach bars) where […]
8 of the best girls’ trip destinations
There’s something especially wonderful about traveling with your girlfriends. It’s so alluring that countless movies have been made, books written and songs sung about the uniquely magical experience of heading to new sights with your friends. Not only can these trips provide the chance to slow down from our busy lives, but they can also […]