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 …
Given that it’s the nation’s capital city, Kuala Lumpur tends to be the first place people go to in Malaysia. Among the capitals of Southeast Asia, Kuala Lumpur sometimes gets lost in the mix but …
Sometimes the only reason you need to visit a place is that it seems picturesque. That mindset and a single photo of Rzeszow were what drew me to this city in southeastern Poland, close to …
Sometimes things just don’t go your way. It’s my own fault really. I’ve shared my fondness for Czech castles before, so it was no surprise I was keen to visit Hluboka Castle when I was …
Italy has such a long list of places to visit, that even a beautiful city like Trieste can go mostly unnoticed. The eastern city of Trieste lacks the kind of recognition you’d find with Florence, …
It can be hard living in the shadow of a more popular, more impressive sibling. I’m sure that’s how the village of Rastoke would feel towards the famous Plitvice Lakes in central Croatia. The two …
Malaysia isn’t exactly a destination in Asia where most people have a great long list of places they want to visit. Beyond a few obvious candidates like Kuala Lumpur and Penang, many would be hard-pressed …
While there are many places to visit in Vietnam, the Sapa rice terraces should be right at the top of your list. This beautiful region near the country’s northern border with China boasts breathtaking natural …
Spain’s Costa del Sol is famed for its scenic coastline and beautiful sand beaches. As part of Andalusia, it’s an easy place to include on an itinerary that takes you through the intoxicating south of …
One thing I’ve noticed when visiting the Czech Republic is how well the country’s Jewish history has been preserved in places. I think Prague is a great example of that, but the town of Trebic in …
Dalat, or Da Lat, is a city found in the wooded highlands of southern Vietnam. Relative to major cities like Hanoi and Saigon, this small city receives a fraction of foreign tourists. What makes Dalat …
People tend to rule out regular sightseeing trips when it comes to winter in Europe. That’s certainly true for somewhere like Croatia, where summer is king. I mean, if you’re going to Croatia, you’re going …