One of the world’s most dazzling destinations, Brazil is packed with steamy rainforests, tropical savannas and expansive wetlands. The ecosystems in this giant of South America are home to the largest collection of plant and animal species anywhere on earth. But even…
Ski resorts are a lot like snowflakes – no two are the same. Skiers in Canada and the USA have an abundance of choices for carving, gliding or pizza-ing down the slopes. Of course, there’s also the après-ski scene, lodgings,…
Antigua continually melts visitors’ hearts. For some, the magic is in the quaint cobblestone streets, painted walls, tiled rooftops or contrast of the alleys with the blueness of the sky. For others, it’s the ruined cathedrals, churches and convents and their…
Today I want to bring you my review of a British Pullman Christmas train trip from London. With vintage carriages, Art Deco opulence, and a five-course lunch, this once-in-a-lifetime festive experience is worth treating yourself to. I’ve been invited to…
Set amid the rugged, granite-strewn wilds of Rajasthan’s Pali district, Jawai is a landscape like no other in India. Leopards roam freely among billion-year-old volcanic rocks, sheltering in natural caves and crevices scattered across the terrain. Add in fiery sunsets, bird-filled…
El Salvador is a small land with a big story to tell. Spilling back from the Pacific Coast of Central America, the country is chock-a-block with sensational surfing spots, mystical and mist-covered volcanoes, historic towns and resilient people who are striving…
Shared between Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam, the tropical island of Borneo is home to some of Asia’s most spectacular wildlife. The Indonesian part of this vast island, Kalimantan, is one of the best places on the planet to see orangutans…
Come to Costa Rica to discover magnificent landscapes, have endless outdoor activities and see creatures great and small. This smallish Central American country contains a multitude of adventures, from watersports and mountain hikes to road-tripping to a rainforest and watching birds…
For your first visit to this island nation, you’ll likely make a beeline to the popular attractions and well-known monuments. But then comes the strong pull to return. This time, you’ll go off the beaten track and beyond, out onto bioluminescent bays,…
While the pyramids and toppled temples grab the headlines, there’s more to Egypt than mummies and hieroglyphs. From the kaleidoscopic coral reefs of the Red Sea to serene desert landscapes radiating out from the Nile Valley, Egypt’s natural riches dazzle.…