“It’s a long way to Tipperary,” the old marching song goes. Yet the truth is this that bucolic corner of Ireland is surprisingly close: just two hours from Dublin by road or rail, and even closer from Cork and Shannon Airports.…
Hikes in lush tropical forests, spectacular views over an active volcano, secret baths under waterfalls, cultural diversity: This is just a smattering of what travelers can find on Réunion Island. A tiny French-speaking island in the Indian Ocean, situated between Mauritius and…
On any given weekend in towns across Louisiana and Texas, hooves click-clack on pavement and wagons blast infectious zydeco rhythms. Holding the horse’s reins in one hand, and a cold beer in the other, is a long line of cowboys.…
By HiP Paris, with contributions from Jaimie Evoy, Marisa Morrison, and Nicole Gustin The Louvre’s endless corridors no doubt remain a must see for visitors to Paris. But lately, the city’s most iconic museum has faced its share of trials…
Centuries-old castles, rust-red-roofed homes, white-walled alleys, soul-stirring strategic cliff-top sites and an enthrallingly volatile history: Cádiz’ pueblos blancos (white towns) are a joy to unravel. The finest can be perfectly strung together on a multi-day drive. Andalucía bursts with beautifully…
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Today I want to bring you my itinerary for spending 11 days in Fiji. If you’ve ever dreamed of paradise in the South Pacific, this is it. Fiji is known for its stunning beaches, friendly locals, and relaxed pace of…
The state of Oaxaca – a highlight of a visit to Mexico – is packed with surprises. It’s one of the most biodiverse regions of the country, and also a place of incredible culinary, linguistic and cultural diversity deeply influenced by ancient Indigenous…
The South Pacific confounds even the savviest map buffs with its splatter of dots spread across the world’s biggest ocean. What you can’t tell from a map, or even most tourist brochures is that these palm-laden pinpricks are as diverse…
Auckland’s best beaches are a diverse bunch, ranging from the surf-trimmed expanses of the region’s west coast to the cafe culture and family-friendly city beaches lining the serpentine bays of Tāmaki Drive. Venture further afield, both north and south, for…