For travellers looking for places to visit away from Thailand’s beaches, Chiang Mai is one of the best options. This city in northern Thailand is a major cultural destination, but it is also popular for …
Sri Lanka is an increasingly popular destination in South Asia, one that rewards travellers in countless ways. Even if you’ve travelled extensively in Asia, a visit to Sri Lanka offers plenty of fresh experiences and …
Gjirokaster may be among the top contenders for the prettiest cities in Albania. See the houses throughout its old town and you’re unlikely to argue. But knowing what to do in Gjirokaster helps you understand …
Few countries have gotten under my skin quite like Slovenia. This small central European country enjoys jaw-dropping natural landscapes and inspiring history, plus a unique location between the Alps and the Balkans. Even better, popular …
Greece is not just one thing. And visiting Ioannina in the Epirus of western Greece is a wonderful reminder that the country has more to offer than idyllic islands in the sun. Similar to Kastoria, …
Travellers are increasingly looking at Albania for their next summer vacation in Europe. For many people planning on visiting, the decision of Saranda or Ksamil for where to stay on the Albania Riviera is an …
The Wachau Valley is one of Austria’s most beautiful valleys and it’s nowhere near the Alps. This particularly scenic stretch of the Danube River runs through the state of Lower Austria in the country’s northeast. …
Don’t underestimate the city of Seoul. The capital of South Korea is a massive metropolis, with far more for visitors to do than they probably have time for. That’s the case if you only have …
Northern Greece has its fair share of less well-known places to visit. The lakeside city of Kastoria near the Albanian border is one such place. Visiting Kastoria won’t be on every traveller’s Greece itinerary, but …
Ghent is one of Belgium’s most beautiful cities and a favourite destination of mine there. And that’s not just because I have friends there who have shown me around extensively. There’s just so much to …
The tense relations between North Korea and South Korea are hard to ignore when visiting South Korea. That’s why so many travellers can’t resist going on a Korean DMZ tour when they visit the capital. …
Krakow is arguably Poland’s most popular tourist destination, which makes sense when you experience its old town’s personality and local culture in person. Whether you spend two days or three days in Krakow, you’re sure …
Even though I generally like to travel independently, I’ve taken quite a few tours as well over the years. But, while I’ve been aware of G Adventures for a decade, I’d never toured with them. …