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 …
Few places in Japan receive as much attention as the city of Osaka. Japan’s third largest city, it has long been one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. I find this interesting as Osaka …
The picturesque town of Cesky Krumlov is the darling of South Bohemia in the Czech Republic. But to get there you almost always need to pass through the larger city of Ceske Budejovice. Too few …
I didn’t fully appreciate the mountains of Bulgaria before visiting for the first time. But after experiencing them even just a little, I knew I wanted to come back and hike in them. One of …
Lake Ohrid, with its majestic combination of mountains and clear water, is the tourist hotspot of North Macedonia. This lake is the closest North Macedonia comes to having a seaside, which is why it’s become …
It’s easier to see more of South Korea than many tourists realise. Even if you’re just going to Seoul, there are day trips that let you experience more of the country. It seems many travellers …
Adrift in the Mediterranean Sea, Malta is a small, one-of-a-kind European nation. Compared to your typical Mediterranean destinations, Malta is more than just a place to sit by the beach and party. It’s home to …
Japan is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. But that popularity goes into overdrive when it comes to cherry blossom season in Japan. It seems like every traveller wants to see what Japan is …
Porto is one of Portugal’s best destinations and with good reason. It’s a city famous for wine and an incredibly pretty riverfront with more cultural depths waiting after that. While the appeal of visiting Porto …
Porto is the most famous destination in northern Portugal, but it’s just one of many in the region. Take Guimaraes, another delightful destination for those willing to scratch the surface of what Portugal has to …
Travellers to Japan are spoiled with options of places to visit. This can make it hard to pick places to visit, outside maybe the largest cities. Destinations such as Takayama or Kanazawa often pop up …
When visiting a country like South Korea, you want to take as many opportunities as possible to experience its culture. Going to attractions and trying local food are the most common ways to do this, …