Sarnies, toad in the hole, bangers and mash – traditional English cuisine is often as hearty as it is bewildering to visitors. What exactly is a brekkie? Once you’ve mastered the food slang, you’ll find that the food and drink offering in England is extensive, with plenty of regional specialties and individual quirks. London is…
Sleeper trains are making a welcome comeback and it’s easy to see why; they’re more environmentally-friendly and sustainable than air travel, as well as being a fun and, often, comfortable way of traveling. However, it may seem daunting if it’s your first time on a sleeper train. Avid train traveler Monisha Rajesh breaks down everything…
The Stella Maris Ocean Villa with Pool at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi is one of the Maldives largest and most secluded Luxury Water Villa. The spectacular two-level water residence, which…
Jordan offers the ultimate place for adventure. Here you can experience rich culture, Arab hospitality and cuisine, ancient ruins, out-of-this-world views, the adrenaline rush of rappelling into a canyon and the serenity of sleeping under starry skies – all in one day. There are so many unique things to do that it can be difficult to…
A country famed for its exceptional natural wealth, Colombia promises beguiling natural beauty that spans rugged Andean peaks, wildlife-rich tropical rainforests, vast grasslands of wax palms and sparse, highland paramo. Following two decades of concerted efforts to strengthen its protected areas, the country now has 59 national parks and protected areas, which span a total…
If you’re heading to Western Australia to get away from it all, camp under the stars, frolic on empty beaches, explore mind-blowing geology, and learn from millennia of indigenous cultures, you’re in the right place. If you want top-notch restaurants dishing out cuisine from around the globe with hospitality staff that are as passionate about…
"¡Vaya, vaya! ¡Aquí no hay playa!" – which translates to "here, there is no beach!" – is a familiar refrain in Madrid, a good-humored lament to the fact that the Spanish capital lacks its own city beach. But what Madrid lacks in coastline, it certainly makes up for in spellbinding natural views, thanks to its…
Chile may be narrow, but the distance between Punta Arenas, in the south, and Arica, in the north, is about 5000km (3100 miles). That’s about the same as the distance between New York and San Francisco. Needless to say, getting around this fascinating South American country poses some challenges. This long and slender South American…
With 200 miles of coastline, more than 170 volcanoes, multiple archeological sites with Mayan ruins and a rich coffee and cacao farming tradition, El Salvador is a wonderland for surfing, adventuring and relaxing. Unfortunately, the country’s reputation abroad usually has more to do with danger than hiking trails – and understandably so. Ravaged by a…
Bermuda’s eclectic cuisine is a reflection of its history, from the accidental arrival on an uninhabited island by English survivors from the Sea Venture shipwreck, through centuries of the transatlantic trade of enslaved people, to the arrival of Portuguese farmers from the Azores. British, African, Portuguese and West Indian culinary influences, ingredients and traditional techniques…