Following a day of sightseeing, wild swimming in a city can show travelers a completely different side of a destination – and give a whole new meaning to finishing up in a watering hole. From lake swimming in London to cooling down in a Sydney tidal pool, these seven spots are the best places to squeeze a…
Fushifaru Maldives, a five-star, boutique Resort located in the picturesque Lhaviyani Atoll, has been honoured with the prestigious ‘International Sustainable Award’ at the Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2023. The Award recognises…
Jam-packed with hidden glens, haunted castles and cryptic lochs, overrun with mind-boggling festivals and melodious bagpipe players, and soaked in peated whisky, gin and rain, Scotland can be as baffling as it is brilliant. This country specializes in astonishing travelers at the same time as confounding them, delivering a double punch of euphoria and disbelief.…
Atmosphere Foundation, in collaboration with The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Technology and the Ministry of Fisheries, Marine Resources and Agriculture, launches the ‘Bamboo for Climate Mitigation’ project. The…
Often maligned as tacky, dingy and disappointingly kitsch, Niagara Falls suffers a bad rap. Recently, it has even had to fend off the dubious distinction of being named Canada’s worst tourist trap. But as a long-time Ontarian (albeit one who now lives full-time in Paris), I’m throwing out an unpopular opinion: anyone who berates the…
Drifting on a float noodle in the Gentlemen’s Bathhouse at the Warm Springs Pools is the best kind of time travel. Ninety-eight degree waters. Blue skies overhead. And a frozen-in-time setting that would be recognizable to a long line of presidents, socialites and mineral spring devotees – and maybe a few nude bathers, too. The…
The scenery in the Loire Valley changes around every curve. Honey-colored villages give way to lavish castles. Vine-draped fields back onto the lush banks of the Loire, France’s longest river. And although trains serve each of the region's main destinations, the best way to explore is by car. It gives you better access to the…
Portugal once enjoyed a reputation as one of Europe’s most affordable destinations. While prices have been on the rise in recent years (thanks in part to the nation’s growing popularity), you can still travel inexpensively. Portugal’s parks and nature reserves are all free to visit, as is the wide array of trails and greenways. Starting the…
Whether you are looking for a Mediterranean escape, a road trip through hilly wine regions, or an awe-inspiring art-fuelled tour through medieval cities, Italy will not disappoint. But with a long list of attractions – whether they're culinary, scenic, architectural, historic or cultural – and many variables, planning a budget journey through Italy can be tricky. Prices often vary from…
Do you need a visa to travel to Italy? That all depends on which passport you hold. Visa requirements for Italy range from precisely zero – no visa or registration needed – to mandatory visas which must be applied for well in advance of your trip. That’s in addition to restrictions on the length of…