Destinations

Too often, when travelling Southeast Asia, the journey from one destination to the next is either boring, uncomfortable, or unremarkable. But that’s certainly not a problem when taking a Mekong River slow boat to travel …

Thinking of making a trip to Riga, the beautiful and entertaining capital of Latvia? If so, you’re probably trying to work out where in the city to stay. Riga isn’t a massive city compared to …

Freycinet National Park is one of Tasmania’s most famous outdoor destinations, thanks to its incredible scenery. But it’s only by hiking in Freycinet National Park that you can hope to see its views. Since this …

Meteora is one of those places that you see online and immediately want to visit. That was my reaction to the images I saw of cliff-top monasteries and rocky towers in the mountains of north …

Chiang Mai has become one of Thailand’s most popular destinations, with no shortage of cultural things to do there. Yet one of my highlights there was joining a Chiang Mai hill tribe trek tour. With …

A trip to Malta means different things to different people. Some envision beaches and parties, while others seek its rich history and culture. Valletta, the capital, may lack the fame of other European capitals, but …

Zagreb is the capital of Croatia, but tourists quickly notice that it isn’t on the Adriatic coast and seem to lose interest. People rave about how great Split and Dubrovnik are for sightseeing and holidays, …

Most people see the seaside city of Alicante on Spain’s Costa Blanca as a beach destination. Like other places on the coast, such as Altea and Benidorm, it’s mostly popular among British tourists seeking sea …

In Laos, the country’s most popular tourist destination isn’t its capital city; it’s Luang Prabang, the ancient capital. Many of the best sights in Luang Prabang rank among the country’s best attractions, which is why …