The city of Pamplona (Basque: Iruña) in the north of Spain combines a rich history and well-preserved old town with a youthful vibe and buzzing bar scene. History seems to seep through old buildings and city walls. It’s easy to…
Paris is more than a destination—it’s a feeling. It also happens to be my favourite city in the world to slow down, spend time, and soak up all the city has to offer. The soft glow of street lamps, the…
In the heart of the Minho in the north of Portugal, Braga was once an outpost of the Roman Empire, as well as the capital of the Kingdom of Galicia. Portugal’s third-largest city also has a rich spiritual side: it’s…
All sorts of wild and wonderful creatures thrive in the dense rainforests and dry island ecosystems of Indonesia, from mighty orangutans and proboscis monkeys to clattering hornbills, but one creature grips the imagination more than any other – the Komodo…
There are few places we’ve explored that are as much of a feast for the senses as Portugal. We spent two full months traveling the entire country, from the sun-drenched seafood restaurants of the Algarve to the historic heart of…
Cuenca’s historic center is built on the rim of a steep, craggy precipice at the mouth of two river gorges: the Río Huécar and Río Júcar. Its most famous landmark, the Casas Colgadas, brazenly teeters on the brink of the…
The forested slopes of the Wasatch Mountains, the giant saw-toothed peaks that form an indelible backdrop to Salt Lake City’s skyline, make some of the best places for skiing and snowboarding not just in Utah, but in all of North…
Today I want to share my itinerary for 1 week in London with you. 7 days is a great amount of time to discover the highlights of the UK capital and take a day trip or two. Whether you’re a…
When the world’s thermometers start plummeting, remember that there’s always a perfect place with great weather in Asia. The largest continent on Earth features a wide range of landscapes, from tropical beaches and bustling megacities to rolling grasslands and the…
Surfing was born in the Aloha State. Polynesian kings and nobles began harnessing the power of the ocean up to 800 years ago, in an age when great 10ft boards carved of Acacia koa trees were forged and high priests…