In this series, we take you step by step through how we planned some of the most complicated travel adventures, so you can recreate them yourself with ease. Here, writer Sarah Reid takes you through how she planned her hike on Chile’s famous W Trek. Tracing the foothills of the snow-capped Paine Massif in southern Chile’s…
Beaming with every shade of red imaginable and terrain that is equally as diverse, the Grand Canyon National Park was made for hiking. It’s easy here to plop yourself on a roadside bench overlooking its deep, layered rings of geological wonder and leave it at that. But to make the most of what for many…
Travelers looking for adventures on a shoestring flock to Thailand. With its heady blend of pocket-friendly travel experiences, cultural surprises, easy transport, spicy-not-pricey food, and one of the world’s friendliest backpacker scenes, Thailand could well be the perfect budget travel destination. However, the cost of a trip can vary wildly depending on where you go…
Venice is a unique destination that pops up on an infinite number of travel bucket lists with good reason. Canals and gondolas, churches and palaces, festivals and Biennales – all of them contribute toward keeping Venice on the list of the most-visited cities in the world. The downside of being one of the most desirable…
With scorching hot summers and sub-zero temperatures in winter, Budapest shows a different face with each changing season. City life spills outdoors into restaurant terraces, parks and even Danube beaches in the warmer months, while the colder, gloomy ones are more about culture and coziness. In between are the blossom-filled spring and the hiking-friendly months…
Ireland’s capital city, Dublin, may be ancient, but it’s young at heart. Compact, with a buzzing city center sandwiched between sea and mountains, there’s plenty for everyone to do here, including some amazing experiences that are perfect for those traveling with younger family members. From exploring Viking museums and kid-friendly galleries to wandering along bracing beaches…
Atlanta, the cosmopolitan capital of the South, is the birthplace and final resting place of one of America's most pivotal and charismatic historical figures – Dr Martin Luther King Jr. It was here that King’s crusade for equal rights was born and bred. Here are five Atlanta sites that celebrate King's life and honor his…
Beaches may not be the first thing you think of for a vacation in Taiwan. The tiny island is well known for its night markets and vibrant hiking in subtropical climates that make for great city-breaks, allowing both locals and travelers alike to escape the city grind. Yet, whilst hiking is an unofficial national sport where…
Croatia is known for its gorgeous coastline strewn with islands, but the country packs a punch with its hiking opportunities too. Set off on easy forest hikes right outside the capital or walk across rugged mountain wilderness on multiday treks. Roam through wooded national parks for close-up views of splendid waterfalls and multicolored lakes. Or,…
The beauty of a city like Athens is that there is always something going on. The grand ancient ruins and superb museums are open year-round. But depending on your budget and your goals, you might find that tailoring your trip to a certain season suits you best. Summer is hot, hot, hot – and packed with tourists and…