The idea of winter in Europe is not so bad: frosty forest trails, snow-capped mountains and mulled wine at Christmas markets all sound lovely. But after months of gloomy clouds, biting winds and grey sludge with a side of hail, we can’t blame you for dreaming of a warmer getaway. Luckily, you don’t have to…
Enormous California, with its booming economy, bounty of nature, agriculture and vibrant cities could be a country unto itself. There’s a season for everything, as the song goes, so whether you come for the sun, surf, skiing or culture, here's a guide to the best times to visit the Golden State. Get local insight on…
Bushwalking (Australian for hiking) is supremely popular in Australia, with thousands of kilometers of trails lacing its national parks and wilderness areas from the coast to the outback. Great for spotting native wildlife, many trails also traverse culturally and historically significant landscapes, with relics and interpretative trail markers offering fascinating insights into Australia’s unique ecology…
Visit Vancouver for the natural beauty, stay for the urban sights. It's not known as one of the most livable cities in the world for nothing. British Columbia's biggest metropolis sits on the water, surrounded by trees and framed by mountains, so you can swim, cycle and ski all in one day if you choose. And with…
Festive is truly here as the year comes to an end, and Santa is busy getting everything ready for Christmas. One such gift he comes bearing all the way from…
Earlier this week, IMTM hosted a weekend full of lively discussions on sustainable tourism in the Maldives. The 2-day Sustainable Tourism Forum (STF) was held on 3rd and 4th of…
There’s gotta be a dozen people on your holiday list who could use an escape and are dreaming of far-off lands. Keeping in the tradition of our annual gift guide, we scoured our years of packing lists and looked to our circle of globetrotting friends for their tested-and-approved picks. What we’ve come up with are…
With rows of Christmas trees lending the sidewalks their piney scent and glittering lights everywhere you look, New York City is a magical place around the winter holidays. It’s also massively crowded and often cold, with the propensity to be very expensive (all that holiday cheer can really add up). Since you’ll want to be prepared,…
India seems like dozens of countries rolled into one. Every Indian state is as large and diverse as a nation, and you’ll want to take your time navigating this enormous and fascinating country. The good news is that visas are easy to obtain and allow plenty of time for exploring. Here’s everything you need to…
As one of the most isolated inhabited archipelagos on the planet – more than 2000 miles to the closest mainland in either direction – it’s rarely cheap to get to Hawaii, let alone to check off must-do bucket-list items across the state. But in the land of aloha, free attractions, activities and events abound if…