Europe is not just home to headlining-grabbing ski playgrounds such as Chamonix-Mont-Blanc – it’s also home to off-the-radar areas such as Spain’s remote Val d’Aran, a high-altitude skiers’ paradise famous for its steep valleys and jagged couloirs, and France’s often-overlooked Pyrenees region, where ski trails weave between ancient farming villages. As a former snowboard instructor …
5 unforgettable hikes in Italy’s Dolomites
Soaring over the provinces of Trentino and Alto Adige in northern Italy, the Dolomites are the Alps in overdrive. These mountains don’t just deliver height (though the mightiest peak, glacier-capped Marmolada, does top out at 3343m / 10,968ft). They’re about drama. These Dolomites whoosh up like natural fortifications – sheer, big-shouldered and rugged – above …
The 8 best day trips from Las Vegas
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, so they say, but there’s no need to stay inside the city limits on a trip to the casino city. Beyond the crowds and bright lights of Las Vegas lies the uplifting emptiness of the Mojave Desert – the gateway to some of Nevada’s most dynamic landscapes. People …
What to do in Toledo, Ohio’s underdog city
Once seen as a post-industrial city on the decline, Toledo, Ohio has recently undergone a metamorphosis, transforming into one of the most dynamic places in the Midwest. Perhaps best known for its long history of glass production, Glass City is just one of Toledo’s nicknames. Also dubbed Frogtown due to the massive wetland known as …
10 places in Malta you won’t want to miss
When we say that Malta is jam-packed full of culture, food and nature, we’re not exaggerating. After all, even though the 27km(17-mile)-long island is the tenth smallest country in the world, it’s the fifth-most densely populated. Which means that whether you’re a solo traveler, retired explorer or large family on vacation, you don’t have to …
Goa vs Kerala: which coastal Indian state should travelers pick?
Planning a tropical winter holiday? Read on as two writers make the case for their preferred southern Indian state. As you head toward India’s southern tip, temperatures rise, beaches unfold, food gets ever spicier – and a decision about just where you should settle in and slow down beckons. You could do worse than an …
Here’s what you can’t miss in Bar Harbor: our guide to the Maine attractions
Wrapping around the shoreline of Frenchman Bay on Maine’s Mt. Desert Island, Bar Harbor is not just the gateway to Acadia National Park but a center of food, culture, art and activity. With more than 3.5 million yearly visitors to the park, Bar Harbor is always hopping. If you only have a few days to …
The best time to visit Dallas: a seasonal guide
With four seasons, a long multi-cultural history, and a sprawling metroplex, there’s a lot to see and do in Dallas year round. But when you go can depend on how much you want to spend, what festivals you’re hoping to experience, and the degree of tolerance you have for the high heat and humidity that …
How to explore the Canary Islands on a budget
Isabella is one of the writers on the new Canary Islands guidebook, spending weeks researching Tenerife and Lanzarote. Here she shares her top tips on stretching your budget on your next sun trip. Unlike Spain’s famously glamorous Balearic Islands, the Canaries are widely considered a good-value destination, with a raft of sensibly priced accommodation, dining …
18 top free things to do in Aspen
Aspen is best known as a luxury travel destination for the rich and famous – celebrities, politicians, business tycoons and other A-listers vacation here year-round. But if you think this mountain town is all about steep ski prices and posh pursuits, you’d be wrong. It packs a punch with budget-conscious activities too, whether its outdoor …