Nothing against a luxe vacation rental, but there's just something special about a great hotel stay that makes any getaway—be it an indulgent vacation or a quick weekend staycation—feel like an event. Maybe it's the artful decor,...
It goes without saying but Traveling during any time of the year is a hassle. Between delays, unpredictable weather, TSA lines, the person sitting next to you, and risk of losing luggage (pro tip: do yourself a favor and pack a carry-on...
Embark on an offbeat escapade filled with treks and hikes, horseback rides, museum visits, quirky cafes, and more in Azerbaijan. Beyond its emblematic capital Baku, Azerbaijan offers a diverse range of things to do, including exploring...
The Netflix docuseries Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones reveals what it’s like to live a long, Healthy life, like the people of the Blue Zones. Luckily, we don’t need to move there to learn about their secrets, because...
Romance knows no bounds, and when you have found your soulmate, it’s time to ask that life-changing question. Explore some of the most romantic destinations across the world to make your proposal as memorable as the wedding itself....
In Quang Phu Cau, a tiny village in northern Vietnam, Dang Thi Hoa ties up a bundle of freshly dried incense sticks ahead of Lunar New Year and watches a line of tourists waiting to pose for Instagram pictures. Three generations of...
What is Quarry Bay’s claim to fame? It’s one of the oldest neighbourhoods on the eastern side of Hong Kong Island. It once had a sugar refinery and dockyards, making it one of the largest industrial districts in Hong Kong....
If you can’t get enough of heritage places full of stories and characters, Asia boasts a number of intriguing hotels and resorts that will put you in the luxury of exotic accommodations. Here are five of the most beautiful heritage...
The post-covid world has graced the modern Traveller with one key learning: Health is the secret ingredient to life’s most fulfilling adventures. Today, the restorative magic of yoga, spas infused with ayurvedic oils, and gong...
Here I use my expert knowledge of South Africa to highlight the best things to do in Johannesburg. It’s a city which took me some time to love, but look beyond its obvious problems and you’ll find a vibrant forward-facing city...
Over the years, I’ve gathered an impressive collection of South African entry stamps in my passport. Covering this diverse and dramatic country is one of the wonders of my job as a travel writer specializing in Africa. With bucketloads...
Here I use the knowledge I’ve gained over multiple trips to South Africa to highlight the very best things to do in Port Elizabeth. With the experienced eye of a travel writer specializing on the world’s oldest continent, you can...
South Africa is known for its wildlife. However, cities like Pretoria have a wealth of attractions which have kept me enthralled and entertained every time I’ve visited. Who better then to share their thoughts on Pretoria’s best...
My Travels in South Africa span more than a decade. I’m therefore extremely well placed to highlight all that’s great and good about South African destinations including Durban from the viewpoint of visitors like you. When it comes...
Composed of an historic center and a collection of villages, Southborough is a residential town in the MetroWest region. Southborough was incorporated in 1727, and up to the late 19th century was a hive of manufacturing. That changed...
Mexico takes over where the USA leaves off, rolling through some of the most wave-rich sectors of the central Pacific. Hop over the state line with California and you’ll hit the Baja, a region of pumping party towns, cacti-sprouting...
This inland town on the Shore has the nickname, Cranberry City. The Ocean Spray cooperative was founded in Hanson in 1930, and was headquartered here until 1977. Scores of cranberry bogs, many of which are now retired, make up a big...
The romantic, purple-tinged peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains have brought generations of visitors to this city in Western North Carolina. One important fan was the scion George Vanderbilt, who built America’s largest home here...
In the 19th century, this town in North-central Massachusetts was known for manufacturing wooden products. The most successful enterprise to spring up at that time was the Converse Toy & Woodenware Company, making everything from...
‘The fairest Cape we ever saw’ said a sailor aboard the sixteenth-century ship Golden Hind when seeing Cape Town. Almost 450 years later, I have to agree. It’s a city which promises a lot – and delivers. That’s why as a...
Sitting about 25 miles northwest of downtown Boston, Littleton is a town with a Colonial history reaching back to 1645. It was here that the Puritan missionary John Eliot established the sixth Praying Village, inhabited by Native...