When it comes to bang for your buck, Barcelona has it all: beautiful architecture, coastal location and a cosmopolitan energy that makes it one of Europe’s foremost cultural hubs for art, fashion and technology. With so much to offer, though, it's also the most expensive city in Spain when it comes to the cost of…
Denver is a budget-friendly destination when compared to its Rocky Mountain neighbors like Aspen and Vail (and especially so when compared to much bigger metro areas like New York and Los Angeles). But as this mid-sized city’s profile continues to rise, so do prices. If you wanted to, you could easily drop a hefty chunk…
Pakistan is best known as a destination for adventure tourism, but its rich history and culture broaden the appeal. Though there are plenty of things to do in Lahore and Karachi, traveling beyond the major cities and exploring the mountains of Gilgit-Baltistan, ancient archaeological sites, and colonial-era hill stations is well worth your time. Our…
Journeying through Mongolia’s epic landscapes is a mesmerizing adventure. The sheer scale and emptiness of the steppe has a hypnotic lure that stays with you long after returning to civilization. That’s not to say travel is a breeze – in a country three times the size of France, where most "roads" are grassy tracks, it…
Uzbekistan is the Central Asian destination that you’ve been dreaming about. Magnificent blue-domed mosques, towering minarets, atmospheric Silk Road cities and ancient bazaars are coupled with the region’s best accommodation, easiest transportation and great value for money. It’s the most visited of the Central Asian republics and with good reason. A decade ago, Uzbekistan had…
Whether you’re planning to bask on the beaches, scramble through the jungles, time-travel in historic townships or set up as a digital nomad in hip Hanoi, the chances are you’ll need a visa to visit Vietnam, except for short visits of less than 15 days. But there’s good news – while there’s red tape to…
Like much of the Caribbean, Cartagena is a blend of coastal beauty, historical significance and cross-cultural influences. Palm leaves sway in the salty sea breeze, dazzling sunsets paint the sky enchanting shades of pink and gold, and sun-kissed beaches meet the shimmering sea. It was also the center of power and wealth for the Spanish…
The traffic may be anarchic and there’s no citywide subway system, but Bogotá is still a relatively easy place to navigate. Two 21st-century innovations have helped ease the gridlock: a comprehensive web of designated bike lanes (over 500km/310 miles of them), and a slick integrated bus system known as the TransMilenio. Taxis plug the gaps…
Georgina Lawton explains how splitting her time between London and Lisbon was the right choice for her. I’m based in both London and Lisbon – and this has worked wonders for my mental health. Two two cities couldn’t be more different, of course – but that’s why I love them both. As a freelance writer and…
Travelers can now get their fill of French favorites via 459 (and counting!) different culinary experiences along the country’s new Vallée de la Gastronomie food trail. (No marathon required.) It’s a food and wine lover’s road trip dream come true – and summer and fall offer up some of the trail’s best experiences. In France,…