Destinations

Every traveller ends up with a version of the same bag within the bag. Mine holds a paperback that never quite gets finished, a notebook with more grocery lists than reflections, and a phone [...]

After 36 trips to Bali, I’ve learned that there is no shortage of things to do in Bali for couples. Whether you’re planning a romantic Bali escape, honeymoon, anniversary, or just a holiday with [...]

If there is one place in the world where I could probably navigate with my eyes closed, it is Bali. I’ve visited Bali 36 times. Yes, thirty-six. It’s like my second home. My home away [...]

Italy’s spa reputation usually stops at Tuscany thermal baths and Lake Como poolside glamour. Both are fine. Neither compares to what South Tyrol built quietly over fifty years while [...]

Canada’s biggest resort destinations are about far more than where you sleep. Think large hotels with concert venues, spas, restaurants, entertainment, and plenty to keep you busy, all wrapped [...]

What is it really like living in Penang with kids? Not visiting for three days or staying in a resort and ordering room service. I mean actually living there, grocery shopping, finding daycare, [...]

Winter in Canada has a habit of reorganising everyday life. A quick trip outside suddenly involves checking the temperature, finding gloves, and deciding whether the roads are worth dealing with. [...]

Planning a Penang holiday with kids? This guide covers 32 of the best things to do in Penang with kids, from exploring George Town’s UNESCO-listed heritage streets and hunting for street [...]

I’ve been travelling internationally for more than 20 years and have visited more than 80 countries, so I’ve planned my fair share of complicated trips. But my recent Central Asia [...]

For most people, crossing the US-Mexico border by bus for the first time sounds daunting. It doesn’t have to be that. Many of the routes that cross this line, such as Los Angeles to [...]