"¡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…
Comfy footwear and a good sense of direction will get you far and wide in Amsterdam. It’s one of the easiest European cities to get around. The Dutch capital’s center is easily walkable since it’s so compact – perhaps a little too so as it tends to get very crowded. Luckily, public transport, connecting central…
Dresden is a city for time-travelers. You can spend a day hopping between beautiful Baroque buildings all the while walking in the footsteps of more recent ghosts that continue to weigh heavy on the city’s soul. There’s the resplendent Altstadt (Old Town) meticulously reconstructed to its former glory and Christmas Markets that bring light to…
Brick Lane is famous for its vintage boutiques, vibrant street art and bagel shops, which command long lines around the clock. Yet it is also the heartland of the UK’s Bangladeshi community and has even been renamed “Banglatown” by the local council, a title emblazoned in Bengali on the gate at the southern entrance to…
No other country conjures images of paradise quite like Brazil, and its beaches are no exception. With 7491km (4656 miles) of coastline fringing this vast nation, there’s a perfect stretch of sand for every situation, whether you want a party atmosphere or a place to revel in the whisper of the surf and the swoosh…
Scottish food will forever be associated with the deep-fried Mars bar, but this massively undersells a rich and varied national cuisine that can match anything found in the British Isles. Predictably, big cities in Scotland offer the richest pickings for foodies, but you’ll find impressive gastronomic experiences across the country, from rural pubs and B&Bs…
The rugged and beautiful land that comprises what is now Nova Scotia has been inhabited by the indigenous Miꞌkmaq people for thousands of years – and today it’s an unforgettable destination to explore. Whether you’re looking for once-in-a-lifetime experiences, culinary trails or family-friendly attractions, this Maritime province has it all. On the edge of the Atlantic,…