What does skydiving feel like?
“Now,” he commands, as I try to ignore the gap where the side of the aeroplane should be, “don’t forget to smile for the camera.”
How to Get Off the Beaten Path in Japan: the Best Alternative Destinations
Are you wondering how you can get off the beaten path in Japan? While Tokyo and Kyoto make great starting points, you’ll find many more alternative places to visit in Japan right here.
How to Spend Three Days in Riga, Latvia’s Art Nouveau Masterpiece
Riga’s medieval town centre glistened in the morning sunlight like a child’s box of treasure: cobbled streets with pale pink and blue facades, rough-slated spires and live music from stringed instruments played by lively arms in blooming blouses.
Where I Went Wrong in the Grenadines
It’s a short but soulful walk along the main street of Canouan Island at midday. The Caribbean sun scorches the tips of the palm leaves, turning them canary yellow and toasted brown as I look up at the clouds.
I’m here by mistake. Two mistakes really.
How to Find the Salamanca Frog, Spain’s Mysterious Promise
Spain, like many European countries, has plenty of cathedrals.
But how many have an astronaut in their delicately-carved stone?
7 Unusual Things To Do in France
From the peeling paint of countryside farmhouses to the sweet sugar of macarons, the bright lights of dazzling Paris to the snow-powdered wooden chalets that speckle around the ski resorts, it seems there are plenty of reasons why more people travel to France than any other country in the world.
The Best Things To Do in Trieste
Looking for the best things to do in Trieste, Italy? From literature to architecture and world-famous coffee, this surprising Italian city has a character all of its own.
The Surprising Thing You Need to Know About Philosophy in Athens
Thousands of years ago, philosophy in Athens asked questions which we still cannot answer. What makes us happy? What is real? How do we know what we know? Through an Athens philosophy tour, you can revisit the Athenian greats of Plato, Socrates and Aristotle. Here’s what it’s like. Plus, how you can arrange your own… … Read more
13 Interesting Facts About Sicily
From sonnets to the Godfather, these fascinating fun facts about Sicily will keep you entertained.
7 Cool and Unusual Things To Do in Vancouver: Your Inside Guide
Enjoy plenty of cool and unusual things to do in Vancouver with our inside guide. And have more fun than you thought possible in the so-called “no fun city.”
The Best Cranberry Bog Tours in Massachusetts
Discover the beauty of a raspberry-ripple field with this collection of the best cranberry bog tours in Massachusetts, New England. The Best Cranberry Bog Tours in Massachusetts: What You Need To Know I’m a little obsessed with cranberries since visiting Massachusetts. The tart, bouncy little rounds are the official state berries, growing in bogs that dye the … Read more
How to Spend 4 Days in Paris
If you’re wondering what to do in Paris in 4 days, I’ve put together the ultimate guide with more than 30 things to see in Paris. Get ready to savour the City of Lights with this 4 day Paris itinerary.
How To Make Papas Arrugadas: The Canarian Potatoes Recipe
They may look as though they’re just potatoes with more wrinkles than Mick Jagger and a crusting of salt on the top but
How to Become a Race Engineer: Careers that Travel the World
Words from one of Formula One’s secret masterminds, Italian-born Race Engineer Gianluca Pisanello from Lotus Racing…
Why You Should Travel To “The Faraway Place” In New England
Compact and picturesque in charcoal grey and deep-sea blue, the island of Nantucket once hosted the astronauts of their time: the whaling captains who inspired Moby Dick.
They ruled the marine world, trading in risk, adventure and wealth. And then something happened.
How to Spend Two Days in Singapore- An Itinerary for Curious People
How should you spend two days in Singapore, this small but succulent city-state? Spend one day among the top attractions. Then the other exploring the places tourists just don’t know. Welcome to our Singapore itinerary.
The Athens Food Guide: What You Need to Know About Where to Eat in Greece
In the words of Hippocrates, let food be thy medicine. Enjoy good health with our ultimate Athens food guide.
Is Petra Worth Visiting? These Petra Facts Will Help You Decide
Dust rose from the ground as the horse thundered past and the sun began its ablutions. It painted pinks and pomegranates, amber, pistachio, charcoal and soft apricot rust across the walls of Petra before calling it a day and turning in for an early night…
17 Authentic and Unusual Things To Do in Portugal: A Country with a Divided Soul
Welcome to a land of World Heritage Sites, hidden coves, and fiendishly tasty pastries.
How to Spend Two Days in Cologne, Germany’s Fun Loving City
With a striking spire and a name for men’s perfume, Cologne is Germany’s fun-loving, bohemian, good time city. Here’s how to spend two days in Cologne.
The 11 Best Wildlife Experiences in the World
From the red dust of the savannah, to the craggy cliffs closer to home, here are the best wildlife adventures and wildlife holidays in the world.
Barcelona Off the Beaten Path: Hidden Gems from Locals
Can you spend 3 days in Barcelona and sidestep overtourism? Armed with the right knowledge, of course you can!
What to Do in the Amazon Rainforest
It’s a dream destination for many of us. But once you’re on the ground, leaves fluttering overhead, glittering eyes in the dark, what is there to do in the Amazon Rainforest?
Helsinki in One Day: Your Perfect Itinerary for 24 Hours in Helsinki
Make the most of one day in Helsinki with our itinerary for 24 hours in Finland’s cool capital. We have one itinerary that covers the classic tourist attractions. And another itinerary based on tips from Helsinki locals. Moomins and saunas await. Each within a single day.
21 Unusual Things To Do in Rome to Escape the Crowds
Find unusual things to do in Rome, from stunning skylines, hidden sects, secret passageways and seriously good food
How to Make A Real Ragu: A Traditional Recipe from Italy You Can Easily Make at Home
“This is the classic ragù that my grandmother taught me: a delicious, versatile sauce that can be used in many ways. Added to lasagne, any type of pasta, served with meatballs…” Lella from Cuoche in Vacanza
The Best Things to Do in the Maldives
Amid the coral, the hot white sand and the mesmerising reflections of the Indian Ocean, you’ll also find plenty of things to do in the Maldives.
Why You Should Travel to the Bahamas Green Turtle Cay
The ancient Babylonians invented a way of measuring time by capturing shadows on stone: sun dials. Green Turtle Cay measures time by…
Is it Ethical to Swim with Manatees?
Florida is known for its crystal, turquoise blue. So why am I deliberately slipping into the mud with a snorkel? To go swimming with manatees, that’s why. To search for and understand those gentle marine giants who carry with them an eco success story all of their own. Here’s an ethical guide to swimming with manatees.