If you’re planning a Greek island holiday and wish to avoid the crowds, have you considered Serifos? Located in the Cyclades, just northwest of Paros and Sifnos, it’s one of the least-visited Greek islands and has a raw, rugged beauty, with rippled brown mountains plunging to broad ultramarine bays. Relatively deserted outside of the main …
Natural wonders appear everywhere you turn in Vietnam. If you take an atmospheric ride on one of Vietnam’s long-distance trains – the Reunification Express, perhaps, linking Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) – you’ll witness an endless patchwork of almost impossibly green rice paddy fields, broken up by sand-lined bays and highlands cloaked in …
One could make a strong argument that the Great American Road Trip was inspired by the Grand Canyon State’s long stretches of lonely desert highway, enveloped by a striking contrast of rugged red rocks and pastel-colored skies. Arizona is undeniably a road trip destination, but with a mix of major cities, college towns, and some …
It might not seem like it at first, but planning a destination wedding needn’t take any more effort than organizing one at home. Having organized my own four-day celebration abroad, I can say with confidence that it can actually be easier… Here are some key destination wedding planning tips I picked up along the way. …
The state capital of Texas has built a reputation as a cultural and artistic hub in recent years – people cannot get enough of Austin and what it has to offer. But don’t let its endless attractions (live music, galleries, food, oh my!) distract you from the delights that lie just beyond the city limits. …
For travellers with a romantic streak, finding ‘the one’ should, in theory, open the door to a lifetime of loved-up globetrotting. But what if Cupid’s not so kind? Forget squabbling about which side to stand on for a smug sunset selfie – we coupled-up fools are lucky if we can even agree on where to …
The drive along Italy’s Amalfi Coast, preferably in a vintage Alfa Romeo Spider, is the stuff of travel legend. And it’s just one of dozens of epic road trip routes in this fascinating, richly layered country. Don’t be put off by stories of impatient local drivers – the countryside here was made for exploring by …
At every majestic red, brown and pink turn, Grand Canyon National Park wows, with nature’s utmost beauty on full display. The Grand Canyon is a global destination that offers more than 1.2 million acres of rocky, woodsy and riverine landscapes. It’s a paradise that appeals to travelers in search of many sorts of excursions, from …
Few destinations are as evocative as Fiji and Bali. Taking up major real estate in most travelers’ imaginations – especially those of Australians and New Zealanders during the winter months – these two places bring visions of endless beaches, adrenaline-pumping surfing waves, tropical forests and unique cultural experiences. Who wouldn’t want to book tickets to …
One of Europe’s most glamorous, star-studded corners, the sun-kissed Côte d’Azur can take a toll on your wallet. Yet there are many ways to enjoy its largest city, Nice, without having to spend all your euros. From panoramic hilltop vistas to some of the world’s most famous beaches, this seductive city isn’t short of fine …