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 …
Many travellers to Bulgaria don’t know where to add to their visit. And even if they do come across a good option, such as visiting Belogradchik, it’s hard to know what to expect. Is a …
Seeing different traditional post towns in Japan was my reason for visiting the Kiso Valley. But the chance to hike the Nakasendo Way as I travelled from Magome to Tsumago was the cherry on top. …
When people visit Poland, the destinations they choose often focus on pretty centuries-old architecture and immense or tragic history. But not everywhere in Poland is like that. Katowice isn’t, not really, so that begs the …
Travellers planning a trip to South Korea might feel a little stumped once they have Seoul and Busan covered. Where else can they go that offers Korean culture, history, and scenery? Well, Jeonju. This smaller …
Poland doesn’t have many cities left these days with original, intact old towns thanks to World War II. Most are now just reconstructions – looking at you Warsaw. That’s not a criticism, it’s just the …
The city of Wrocław is somewhat of a paradox. Somehow, it’s both one of Poland’s largest tourist destinations and also a city you generally don’t hear very much about. Occasionally still known by its old …
Istanbul can be a convenient city to travel from when visiting the Balkans. The city has one of the largest airports in this corner of Europe and is a great place to spend time, whether …
World wars have hit Belgium harder than most countries. Some places, such as Ypres in Belgian’s West Flanders region, are almost totally defined by that history. Ypres hosted some of the largest and most devastating …
Denmark deserves more notice. Sure, Copenhagen is famous for its beautiful canals and for always ranking as one of the most liveable cities in the world. But there’s so much more to why visiting Denmark …
One of the things I love about Spain is how it overflows with spectacular destinations. It’s one country you could keep going back to, constantly finding new cities and places to visit. And while the …
For visitors to the Baltic region, the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius is an essential stop. Like the other capitals of the region, Vilnius has plenty of character and you won’t be short on sights to …