A guide to the best paella in Barcelona
Widely regarded as Spain’s national dish, what is more authentic than paella? This flavourful rice dish, packed with fresh seafood, meat and vegetables, is just about as delicious as it gets and should be an…
Stargazing 2023: When and where to see planets, comets and eclipses this year
Prepare for liftoff, armchair astronauts: 2023 promises to be an enchanting year for sky-gazing enthusiasts, with fiery eclipses, annual equinox celebrations and blazing meteor showers happening almost every month. Whether you’re a traveler willing to…
How to choose a Caribbean island
The ultimate tropical getaway, the Caribbean conjures images of palm-fringed beaches, rum-fueled dancing and lush jungle excursions. Pick any of the 700-odd islands that form an arc between Florida and Venezuela and you’ll get all these…
4 of the best national parks and historic sites in Arkansas
Arkansas is one of the wildest corners of the USA. Within the Natural State’s comparatively compact dimensions, you can find the 1.4 billion-year-old granite foundations of the Ozark Mountains, river valleys, wooded canyons and the…
How to visit the Caribbean on a budget
With sands of varying hues of white, pink, brown and black, lush green forests, and tantalizing clear turquoise waters, the Caribbean is the first choice of many to escape the bustle of life and soak…
When to visit Buenos Aires
The magic of Buenos Aires lasts all year long. This non-stop, fast-paced city has something to offer at any time of year, and a packed calendar of cultural events brings a different festival to the city almost…
The 21 best things to do in Canada: be inspired by these epic experiences
From sweeping coastal shorelines to craggy floating icebergs, glistening glacial lakes to the climbing canopy of ancient forests, Canada’s enthralling landscapes continue to beckon wonder-seekers from around the globe. The people spread across the world’s second-largest…
Getting around in Barcelona: the best ways to navigate the city
Barcelona is a perfectly sized city. It is sufficiently big, so you always have something to do and something new to discover, and thanks to its relatively compact size and extensive metro and bus networks, you can easily…
5 reasons why a Galapagos cruise program is a unique experience
Charles Darwin founded his theory of evolution in this place, whilst others know it as one of the natural wonders of the world; truth be told, the reasons that make the Galapagos Islands special are…
Great free things to do in Athens
Soaking up the sights in Athens doesn’t have to break the bank. Even with its huge number of top-flight, world-class sights, the Greek capital is a very reasonably priced city, an ideal European bargain destination.…