wildlife and nature
Trekking Ethiopia's Simien MountainsSep 22, 2016 • 4 min read
Ethiopia is a land of legends and mystery – the Queen of Sheba and the Ark of the Covenant to name but two. The landscape is also mesmerising. In the far…
Adventure Travel
hikingLago de Yojoa: Honduras' hidden oasisSep 12, 2016 • 5 min read
Spectacular Lago de Yojoa is the largest natural lake in Honduras and one of the fastest-growing traveler destinations in Central America’s least visited…
hikingA guide to outdoor adventures in KosovoAug 31, 2016 • 5 min read
Stand anywhere in Kosovo and you will feel the pull of the mountains. This small, diamond-shaped country is almost completely surrounded by majestic peaks…
budget travelAustralia and New Zealand's best free walksAug 1, 2016 • 2 min read
Dawdlers down under often have to pay to plod around many of the region's popular parks and paths, but this selection of freestyle footpaths from The Best…
wildlife and natureAfrica's wildest experiencesAug 1, 2016 • 2 min read
Africa may be justifiably famous for its national parks, but some of the wildest experiences take place elsewhere – on a dizzyingly-high cliff face;…
hikingThe Via Dinarica hiking trail: a cultural corridor across the BalkansJul 16, 2016 • 6 min read
Waves of fog battled patches of blue sky as the Via Dinarica hiking trail inclined sharply to the junction between Albania, Montenegro and Kosovo. At the…
beachesExploring Vietnam's remote Con Dao IslandsJun 29, 2016 • 4 min read
Way south of the mainland, Vietnam’s idyllic Con Dao Islands (population 6000-ish) are the perfect oceanic antidote to the feverish energy and punishing…
beachesSultry Southern Thailand: a guide to the Trang IslandsJun 27, 2016 • 5 min read
Extending in a splendid arc down Thailand’s far southern Andaman coast, the glittering Trang Islands offer a wonderful step up in tranquility from their…
hikingWalk this way: exploring Greece's lesser-known northJun 21, 2016 • 13 min read
This self-guided walking itinerary in northern Greece takes you from remote mountain villages to cliff-top monasteries, via the world's deepest gorge
wildlife and natureGet the most out of Namibia’s greatest natural spectacle: Namib-Naukluft National ParkJun 14, 2016 • 6 min read
Although best known for its spectacularly-mountainous dunes, this national park offers so much more. It’s spread over almost 50,000 sq km, covering vast…
beachesWhy it's never been a better time to visit Vanuatu​Jun 8, 2016 • 5 min read
At the western edge of the ‘Pacific Rim of Fire’ Vanuatu is a land of rumbling active volcanoes, 80-plus lush islands, fringed with deserted beaches, and…
food5 perfect trips on the Florida peninsulaMay 26, 2016 • 7 min read
So, the Sunshine state has summoned you with its swaying coco palms, balmy wetlands and ritzy city life. A trip to Florida (and its 1,350 miles of…
foodMatsusaka detour: history, hikes and to-die-for beefMay 26, 2016 • 6 min read
With so much keeping travellers occupied in nearby Kyoto and Osaka, it’s not surprising Matsusaka is often overlooked. But while Japan’s star cities may…
wildlife and natureAffordable Caribbean adventure: Dominica on a budgetMay 13, 2016 • 7 min read
The Caribbean’s self-proclaimed nature island, Dominica is a small seedling on the map in the same garden as honeymoon favorites St Lucia and Antigua, yet…
wildlife and natureBest views in New Zealand: 10 great lookoutsApr 15, 2016 • 4 min read
When it’s time to get high, look no further than New Zealand – a country with more hills, peaks and points than you can shake a (very long) stick at. Many…
beachesExploring the Small CycladesFeb 29, 2016 • 6 min read
The Greek islands have long been one of Europe’s favourite holiday destinations, and it’s not hard to see why. But what if you’ve ticked off the heavy…
beachesTop adventures in LaosJan 29, 2016 • 4 min read
With its dense forests, limestone caves and endless waterways, Laos is a dream destination for intrepid travellers seeking an off-the-beaten-track corner…
beachesA beginner's guide to BrazilJan 21, 2016 • 7 min read
What do you get if you combine cinematic landscapes, kaleidoscopic culture, head-spinning biodiversity and a constant rhythm of carefree joie de vivre?…
beachesEscape to Tioman: where to get wet and wild on Malaysia's adventure islandJan 14, 2016 • 4 min read
Sitting like an emerald dragon guarding the translucent waters of the South China Sea, Pulau Tioman offers every possible shade of paradise. While many…
wildlife and natureSeven days in LaosJan 14, 2016 • 5 min read
Puttering down jungle rivers, scaling mist-laced mountain roads, ziplining across treetops, and sitting roadside with a steaming bowl of noodles: it’s all…
hikingExploring Phong Nha-Ke Bang National ParkJan 11, 2016 • 5 min read
World Heritage Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, with its karst mountains, underground rivers, historic sites, extensive caves and unspoilt jungle, is…
hikingTop 10 reasons to visit BavariaJan 8, 2016 • 5 min read
High-tech and traditional, conservative and innovative, quaint and quirky – there’s much more to the Free State (as Bavaria is known) than the…