From popular jaunts through the coastal rainforest to arduous climbs to mountain peaks, Costa Rica has vibrant and varied landscapes that offer endless opportunities for hiking. In fact, sometimes there’s no other way to reach that volcanic crater, swim in…
“Faro was built to confuse you,” declared our tour guide. The streets by the marina had certainly done that last night as I’d tried to find an ATM for the taxi at 11pm. Apparently taxi drivers don’t accept card or…
With its location in the Atlantic Ocean, about 805km (500 miles) southwest of mainland Portugal, it’s hardly surprising that swimming is high on the list of things to do on Madeira. What is noteworthy is the diversity of the swim…
When you think of Morocco, you immediately imagine camel caravans crossing the dunes of the Sahara at sunset. So what if you spend your night in Merzouga at the gates of the only Saharan Erg Chebbi. Our road trip through…
Balearic Island queen Mallorca is so much more than the sum of its reputation as a fly-and-flop beach destination in the Med. This island has real magic up its sleeves – from capital Palma with its booming food scene, backstreet patios…
Ultramodern Seoul has something to offer 24/7, and you’ll want to fill every minute of your visit to South Korea’s capital. Spending three to five days here will allow you to fully appreciate the city without rushing between its sleek high-rises and the picturesque Bukchon…
Whether you’re a cold-weather camper, a summer backpacking fanatic, or a cross-country road tripper, finding the perfect campground can be a challenge, significantly maximizing your scenery and minimizing the crowds. While it’s easiest to stay in campgrounds that are already…
The hiking trails of the Algarve lead to dozens of vantage points showing the ceaseless drama of the seaside. Watch as seabirds wing past as you and stand on a lofty promontory gazing down on Atlantic breakers that pound the…
When it comes to beautiful villages and petite towns, Portugal scores a perfect 10 – and they’re found practically everywhere. Stuck-in-time schist hamlets hide in the folds of forested mountains, cinematic clusters of whitewashed homes crown coastal cliffs, and if…
To truly understand Australia’s ancient landscapes, you first need to walk where the earth echoes its oldest stories. The country’s best bushwalks (Aussie for “hikes”) peel back the millennia, revealing terrain shaped by wind, waves, and 65,000 years of human…