Across India’s misty highlands, tropical rainforests and monsoon-fed slopes, coffee, tea and spices grow side by side. Call it a gift of geography, shaped by trade winds, colonial legacies and regional lore. On family-run working estates, guests are invited not…
Though it may not spring to mind when you’re daydreaming about classic all-American beaches, Oregon has 363 miles of rugged coastline dotted with some incredibly beautiful stretches of sand, dramatic headlands and prime surfing. Not only that, this stretch of…
Known as Cymru (pronounced “kum-ree”) to locals, Wales is one of the four constituent countries of the UK. But it moves to its own rhythms, proudly celebrating its unique language, customs and culture. From the lofty mountains of Bannau Brycheiniog (the…
I’ve taken my son to six different countries in his short life – a crazy amount to some people, average to others. If you ask him about these trips, you’ll be lucky to get a titbit or two. But just because…
Rising from blue seas off Sicily’s northeastern coast, the Aeolian Islands are a slice of paradise. Think relaxation, outdoor fun and restorative exploration in pristine nature. Boats yo-yo from Milazzo to this seven-island archipelago year-round, but it’s June to September…
Vast landscapes stretch between volcanoes and ice-capped mountains. Coastal roads snake around fjords, passing fishing villages, isolated churches and the odd sheep bleating on the roadside. Iceland’s countryside is as diverse as it is dramatic. It’s also relatively tiny –…
Think Rishikesh, think yoga. This is the Downward Dog capital of the world, famed for meditation centers once patronized by The Beatles and mystical ashrams where flexible folk gather for training and practice. A pilgrimmage stop located on the banks of…
The Finger Lakes is one of those places that people mean to visit. But tucked deep into the heart of central New York and surrounded by farmland, the area is often overshadowed – by the Great Lakes to the north,…
Ericeira, on Portugal’s Atlantic coast, has been shaped over centuries by the rhythms of the sea. In 2011 it was designated a World Surfing Reserve, the first of its kind in Europe (and the second in the world, after Malibu, California).…
The Caribbean is a favorite vacation destination for many travelers because of its gorgeous beaches, lively festivals and diverse geography. The region is home to thousands of islands and cays, with 13 independent countries and twice as many dependent territories…