With over 300 days of sunshine per year, good weather in Barcelona is the norm – but that doesn’t mean this Mediterranean metropolis has no seasons. Winter nights can get quite cold, and summers are hot and muggy, making spring and fall the best seasons to visit. However, the city has a busy calendar of…
In our Simple Pleasures series, our writers show you how you can enjoy a fun and easy-going activity in their city without breaking the bank. Here, writer Stephanie Ong shares her secret for a good time in Milan for less than €15. Milan is my adopted home for good reason. I love that it feels like…
Pullman Maldives Maamutaa successfully wrapped up its Aqua Week from 24 July to 30 July 2023. Throughout this week-long event, guests engaged in aqua-themed activities and marine educational entertainment. This…
Chile basks in an embarrassment of natural riches, from golden beaches to massive glaciers. So whether you're here to visit volcanoes, to wander through ancient forests or simply to take in the country's magical vineyards or fjords, it pays to get your timings right. Here's our guide for when to go to Chile for your…
I’m a travel and food writer based in London. Long intrigued by all I had heard about up-and-coming Albania, my partner Dan and I booked a four-day weekend in the capital, Tirana. Though I hadn’t done much research on the city, I was aware that the country as a whole was much cheaper than the…
With its puffing volcanoes, pounding surf, sprawling salt flats and glistening glaciers, Chile is the ultimate wonderland for South American adventures. But you don’t need to be a skier, surfer or hiker to find something fun to do here. This long, slender South American nation also has world-class wineries, steamy hot springs and cosmopolitan cities…
Benin may have fewer visitors than its larger West African neighbors but that's no reflection of what it has to offer travelers. This unique country has a fascinating history and culture, with fables of ancient kingdoms, beautiful beaches, incredible wildlife and its status as the birthplace of voodoo. Here's everything you need to know before…
Diverse landscapes are Chile's biggest asset. Traveling around this long, narrow country, you'll be greeted by an ever-shifting panorama of rolling vineyards, dazzling lakes, towering volcanoes, deep fjords, high grasslands and sprawling salt flats. To do this terrain justice, you really need a set of wheels. Road trips in Chile range from the comfortable to…
Savannah, Georgia, has plenty of appealing qualities, like its incredible food scene and historic landmarks. But this coastal city is also well located if you’re looking to take day trips nearby, exploring other destinations. Whether you want to learn about the people of the Sea Islands, spend a day relaxing on the beach, or cross…
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