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Why I won't give up on Sri Lanka and you shouldn't eitherJun 29, 2019 • 4 min read
“Welcome to Sri Lanka!” was one of the first greetings I heard in Colombo, the country's bustling big city. A local graced me with those lovely words from…
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wildlife and natureTravel in September: the expert's choiceJun 27, 2019 • 5 min read
There is no better month to travel than September: it sees a remarkable confluence of happy circumstances around the world. In the northern hemisphere,…
history5 cool and unusual things to do in LouisianaJun 26, 2019 • 5 min read
Louisiana's reputation has always been about the unusual, whether it's the craziness of Mardi Gras, the exquisite food or the greatness of its Dixieland…
road tripsChena hot springs is home base for the best of AlaskaJun 25, 2019 • 4 min read
An Alaskan vacation brings to mind images of huge salmon, slow-moving glaciers, never ending mountain ranges, and – for those who’ve visited before –…
wildlife and natureHawaii's Big Island: how to make the most of a short tripJun 25, 2019 • 2 min read
Aptly named, Hawai'i the Big Island is BIG. Twice the size of the other Hawaiian Islands combined, they say; and packed with volcanoes, beaches, reefs and…
wildlife and natureWhere to see pandas in China as it plans for a Giant Panda National ParkJun 24, 2019 • 5 min read
Panda lovers – rejoice! Fans of the world's most adorable vulnerable bear species have a few new reasons to celebrate the animal; about 27,134 km² worth…
artTop things to see in Japan during the Rugby World CupJun 23, 2019 • 12 min read
Anticipation is well and truly building for the Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan. And while fans scramble to scoop up any last remaining tickets, the country…
artUnder the radar USA: Tucson is more than its cactusJun 21, 2019 • 4 min read
Arizona is hot. But Tucson is literally (and figuratively) 10 degrees cooler than the capital of Phoenix. Although best visited in shoulder seasons or…
sportsA perfect day in Cairo: how to spend 24 hours in Egypt's capitalJun 21, 2019 • 5 min read
Egypt is changing by the minute as it continues its post-revolution recovery, but there are still a number of unshakeable constants in Cairo: the city’s…
foodBest things to do in summer in JapanJun 21, 2019 • 5 min read
Summer in much of Japan is hot and can be unrelentingly humid, but it’s also the season for top festivals, mass folk dancing, mountain hikes, and enjoying…
wildlife and natureThe 5 best Johannesburg day tripsJun 20, 2019 • 4 min read
Gauteng, the landlocked South African province surrounding Johannesburg, has a rich archeological and geological history. This history has created a…
wildlife and natureThe websites and apps that can help plan your next camping tripJun 14, 2019 • 2 min read
Taking a camping trip is a great way to unplug from technology and spend some time surrounded by nature. But there are plenty of reasons to wait until you…
wildlife and natureWhere to go in August for wildlife and natureJun 13, 2019 • 5 min read
From wildebeest in the Masai Mara to singing humpbacks in Tonga; from Iceland’s expansive lava fields to the ecological wonder that is Madagascar,…
wildlife and natureWhere to go in August for adventureJun 13, 2019 • 5 min read
August spells adventure across the globe, whether it's climbing volcanoes in Ecuador, riding the white waters of the Zambezi, kayaking part of Britain’s…
wildlife and natureA stargazer's guide to the Elqui ValleyJun 11, 2019 • 4 min read
Near the southern edge of the vast Atacama Desert, mountain rivers wind their way through a sun-baked landscape of vine-covered hillsides and serene…
beachesBest of the Dampier PeninsulaJun 10, 2019 • 5 min read
With its turquoise lagoons and burnt-crimson cliffs, ancient footsteps and historic shell middens, Australia’s remote Dampier Peninsula in Western…
road tripsThe best things to do in Australia during winterJun 7, 2019 • 6 min read
Australia is a land celebrated for its summers, but not so much for its winters. For those who find themselves there from June to August, know there are…
artBest summer day trips from CopenhagenJun 7, 2019 • 3 min read
Copenhagen is always a fantastic jumping-off point to explore sights beyond the city, such as castles, parks, and even neighbouring Sweden. In summer…
health and wellnessParkrun: free, fun and a new way to inspire travelJun 5, 2019 • 5 min read
Free, and open to everyone, parkrun has gripped millions across the globe since its inception in 2004. So much so that every Saturday morning there are…
wildlife and natureDominican Republic: beyond the beachesJun 5, 2019 • 4 min read
The Dominican Republic is well known for its blissful beaches: the crystal clear waves of Punta Cana, the eye-catching turquoise waters at Bahía de las…
beaches8 unmissable adventures in JordanJun 5, 2019 • 6 min read
Jordan, still too often dismissed by overly cautious tourists who skip over the entire region, has been quietly building itself into the adventure hub of…
wildlife and natureMacOS Catalina: Visit the island that inspired Apple's new software nameJun 3, 2019 • 3 min read
Mediterranean-flavored Santa Catalina Island is a popular getaway for harried Angelenos drawn by fresh air, seemingly endless sunshine, seaside fun and…