The Appalachian Trail is a five to seven-month, 2000-mile trek spanning Georgia to Maine. “Thru-hikers” carry their belongings and camp along the way, occasionally sleeping in hostels and hotels when the trail runs through a town. Because the terrain is so grueling – with an elevation gain and loss of roughly 500,000 feet – only…
Experience a festive holiday season surrounded by snow-white sands and countless shades of shimmering blue at Vakkaru Maldives. This year the world is your oyster as the timeless sanctuary gears…
Cheeky, brash, intoxicating Sydney has been naturally blessed like few other cities on Earth. A sixty-kilometer string of glorious sandy beaches bracket one of the world’s most spectacular harbors: it’s an Australian icon where getting outdoors is everything, whether you are surfing the waves, marveling on a coastal walk or al fresco dining on sumptuous…
A big festival is an excellent reason to plan a trip - but if you're looking for an off-the-beaten path experience, you're going to need a guide. Here, writer Jamie Fullerton explains why Bostwana's heavy metal festival is worth traveling for and how to make it happen. Botswana's heavy metal scene is one of Africa's…
With its small size, many travelers try to pack their island adventures into a seven-day road trip around Ireland. But with epic landscapes and hidden treasures across the island, travelers willing to slow down and savor one region will be rewarded. From the craggy coastlines of the Dingle Peninsula, to the mythical magic of the Giant's…
With a population just shy of 22 million (and fast rising), one can be forgiven for feeling overwhelmed by the idea of navigating a city the size of Beijing. There's the sheer magnitude and chaos of it all, but the language barrier too can make it tricky for non-Chinese speakers in finding their way from…
Traditional Costa Rican fare, for the most part, is comfort food, consisting largely of beans and rice, fried plantains and the occasional slab of chicken, fish or beef. Recently locals have started to experiment more with the country’s fresh and plentiful produce. The results have been inspiring and delicious. Considering the extent of the coastline,…
Marcia DeSanctis, an author and journalist from Connecticut, shares a snapshot of a recent trip to Rome, highlighting the best places to eat, drink and sleep in — and what you shouldn't miss. On my way from visiting family in Bologna, en route to a work trip in Cairo, I did what any sensible person…
Touring New England in search of autumn’s changing colors has become so popular it has sprouted its own subculture of “leaf-peepers.” Immerse yourself in the fall harvest spirit with the ultimate road trip: New England's Best Fall Foliage Driving Tour Trip length: 5–7 days; 424 miles (682km)Best time to go: Late September to mid-OctoberEssential photo: Kent Falls set against…
Dreaming of swimming with whale sharks meanwhile holidaying in Maldives ? Your dream is about to come true with this complete guide dedicated to the sea giants.Discover the magnificent creatures…