In July 2020, the Maldives took a significant step forward by reopening its borders for tourism after a prolonged closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the first countries…
From cliff-backed beaches and quaint villages to vibrant cities and historic sights, England has plenty to entice visitors. But it can also be a fairly expensive destination, particularly in terms of accommodations, tours and sightseeing. The good news? Many of England’s museums, natural sights and heritage attractions are free. Public transportation can be affordable when…
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, Daniel James Clarke explains how it’s possible to tackle the Azores without renting a car. In the Azores, slowing down isn’t a trend; it’s a centuries-old…
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The sunny beaches of the Algarve make the perfect backdrop for a wide range of activities. You can hike along a sea cliff, surf world-class breaks or look for birds and dolphins just offshore. There are teeming markets to explore, islands to wander across and maritime museums packed with relics from the past. Get local…
Want to skip the traffic on your next visit to beautiful Cornwall? Hop on the Night Riviera sleeper train from London Paddington. Not far from midnight, London’s Paddington station is settling down for the night. The final commuter services to the Thames Valley are taking on their mix of late-staying evening workers and post-party revelers. Beneath…
In our A Total Trip franchise, writers document what they spent on a recent getaway. In this edition, Sally Kirby, shows us how she combined budget spending in Morocco's Essaouira with some luxe treats. I’m a writer and yoga teacher based in Taghazout, Morocco. While I love the ebb and flow of my simple life…
Home to over 100 beaches, the Algarve has some of Europe’s most beautiful coastline. Portugal’s southernmost region features plenty of famous resort towns (Albufeira, Lagos and Vilamoura chief among them), but you’ll find a wide array of sparkling shores in every part of the region. Get local insight on destinations all over the world with…
For decades, the most popular Greek islands have attracted thousands of visitors drawn to the immaculate beauty, the rich history, and the infinite blue of the Aegean sea and sky. But other destinations have remained under the radar – cherished privileges for the Greeks and well-kept secrets for savvy travelers. Away from the crowds and…
Greek food is widely celebrated around the world, but in reality there is no such thing as a single Greek cuisine. Each region has its own distinct tastes and recipes shaped over the centuries by the regional traditions, the local produce, and the area’s cultural influences. The islands of the Northern Aegean, untouched by mass…