France’s wine runs: Marathon du Médoc is fun but Beaujolais is the boozy race to beat

How do you make a marathon fun? Add wine. Lyon-based writer, wine aficionado and runner (in that order) Anna Richards argues that the best wine marathon in France takes place in Beaujolais.  These days, bar crawls have gotten a whole lot more physical. The world’s first wine marathon, the Marathon du Médoc (near Bordeaux), started…

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The 14 best things to do in Panama City

Panama City? It's only got that canal, right? Well, no, actually. The Panamanian capital has way more to offer than that: world-class museums, wildlife spotting in tropical forests, paddleboarding in the Pacific.  With soft-sand beaches, a buzzing craft beer scene, and bounteous – burp! – belly-filling food trucks,  it's got way more to offer than its…

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Picture yourself in Iceland with Elsewhere

What is it about Iceland? Can I say, “everything?” It’s an out-of-this-world landscape that just happens to be… in this world. Its people are so welcoming and hospitable – and don’t really get what all the fuss is about, which frankly, I love. And it is the kind of place you have to see to believe.…

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Puerto Rico on a budget: enjoy reggaeton and beaches for less

With its lush beaches, historic cities and party vibe, Puerto Rico is emerging as one of the top island escapes in the Caribbean. However, compared to neighboring islands, such as the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Cuba, traveling here can be expensive. With the lack of reliable public transport, rising living costs, an 11.5% tax rate…

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11 best places to take your parents and grandparents on holiday

There’s a pivotal moment in life when you make the decision to take your parents or grandparents on holiday for the first time. It’s your chance to take the driving seat and plan a perfect trip for the people who first set you on the path to becoming a traveler – think of it as…

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15 best things to do in Brittany

With its countless stone-walled crêperies, traditional dancing Fest Noz festivals and road signs translated in Celtic language, Brittany loves to be unapologetically Breton. You will fall under the charm of this land shaped by the ocean, where fishermen hum centuries-old sea shanties at the local bar and tide times determine the course of the whole…

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