Writer Georgina Lawton has been to Rio before. But on a recent trip, she travels through the city with a clear mission to venture off the tourist trail and uncover the city’s African heritage. A blue sky – naked except for the burning midday sun – radiated a heat so heavy that I was almost…
Modern Vietnam is a million miles from its war-torn past. Jungle-cloaked hills that once shook with the sound of combat are now the serene setting for adventurous hikes to remote villages, lofty lookouts, tumbling waterfalls and the summit of Indochina’s highest mountain. With plenty of local guides and trekking agencies on hand to help you…
Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC / Visit Maldives) has begun a webinar series for the Eastern European travel trade titled “Connect with Maldives”. A total of 2 webinars…
Maldives GST tax will increase again for travelers from January 01 2023. The draft bill, which was submitted in September 2022, was signed by President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih this Tuesday…
A mash-up of tradition, technology and creative energy, Amsterdam’s star continues to rise – as do travel costs. Save money by taking advantage of a host of freebies, from architectural jewels and archeological treasures to inventive art exhibitions and concerts. Here’s our guide to the best free things to do in the Netherlands’ spirited capital.…
Demi Perera, a London-based travel journalist, shares a snapshot of her recent trip to Istanbul, Turkey, highlighting the best things to do, experience and eat. In a previous career as a fashion buyer, I traveled to Istanbul for work several times where prolonged meetings, dinners, and emails were the norm. At fleeting moments of respite,…
From a traveler’s perspective, there are two reasonable responses to the prospect of a long, cold winter: embrace the chill and seek out the most spectacular winter destinations, or follow the warmth, wherever you can find it. If you’ve had your fill of icy sidewalks and overheated buildings, no one will blame you for choosing…
Best known for its gorgeous Atlantic coastline and immense cultural wealth, Ghana is also a great destination for keen walkers. While this compact West African may lack any showstopping hiking icons, a well-organized network of reserves and community-based ecotourism projects offers some great guided day walks in lush tropical settings inhabited by elephants, monkeys and…
Cape Town has a long-standing reputation for outdoor activities, thanks to its chain of mountains overlooking an equally beautiful string of beaches. Over the past decade or two, this city at the tip of Africa has added gastronomy and culture to the list of its best things to do. Having weathered colonialism and apartheid, the…
While most people think of Anchorage as a summer destination, winter is when this community glitters. The best way to experience all the city has to offer is to act like a local. Fill your daylight hours with outdoor adventures in and around the city and spend your evenings snuggling by a fire- you've earned it! Anchorage…