Using an Interrail pass to ride trains around Europe has been a rite of passage for travelers since the 1970s, back when the Berlin Wall was still standing and ABBA was topping the charts. Of course, much has changed in Europe since then, but the Interrail pass endures as the ultimate ticket to ride. Here's…
Ireland's national holiday is always a celebration — and there's no place better to take part in the St Patrick's Day party than in Dublin. This raucous day will be marked in 2023 with a huge festival, a street parade, parties until late, Guinness, lots of Guinness – and enough emerald-colored merchandise to fill the city’s…
Normandy: the northwest region of France rolls off an English-speaking tongue as easily as a French one. It’s known for its bucolic countryside and impossibly long stretches of beach where the famous D-Day landings during WWII. Beyond the shores lies much to discover: a rich literary history, four protected designation of origin cheeses, and of…
It’s no secret that South Africa is one of the world’s top Big 5 safari destinations. You could come here only to go on safari and think South Africa was the best country ever. But wait – there’s so much more to this fascinating realm perched at Africa’s southernmost tip. South Africa’s ethnic and cultural…
Budapest’s elegant boulevards and world-famous thermal baths welcome travelers from all over the world – yet some aspects of navigating the city aren’t the most visitor-friendly. Even seasoned travelers can have unpleasant interactions with ticket inspectors on the tram after incorrectly validating their tickets. One unfortunate recurring story in Budapest is one of male visitors getting…
Renowned wellness consultant and personal trainer Domingos Folgado returns to Vakkaru Maldives for another residency from 23 March to 18 April, covering the Easter and Spring break. With a loyal…
Though modern Athens extends from the sea to the mountains, the city’s core, where most of the ancient sites cluster around the Acropolis, is compact and very walkable. Visitors without mobility issues on short visits may find they can get around the sights entirely on foot. But if you want to explore Athens' outlying neighborhoods…
Like any major European capital, Rome can be eye-wateringly expensive, but there’s no need for the Eternal City to leave you eternally broke. The city offers myriad ways to visit in style while saving money. Outside of summer, you should be able to find cheap flights, or better yet, take advantage of Italy’s cheap and…
In light of 2022 being the Golden Jubilee of Tourism, The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) launched 2 books titled - “Maldivian Resort Architecture - 50 years of island…
Renowned wellness consultant and personal trainer Domingos Folgado returns to Vakkaru Maldives for another residency from 23 March to 18 April, covering the Easter and Spring break. With a loyal…