It isn’t hard to find a bit of respite from New York City’s clamor. Really. Exquisite landscapes, tiny “pocket parks,” community gardens and many hundreds of acres of woods (really!) make up Gotham’s archipelago of over 1700 green spaces, all of which offer an alternative to the skyscrapers and crowds. Some famous NYC parks, such …
9 of the best places in the world to see bioluminescence
The world is full of natural wonders, but few things are as mesmerizing as swimming at night in a sea glowing with bioluminescence, or spying on flickering fireflies by a woodland stream, or entering a cavern illuminated by glowworms. Bioluminescence is created when living organisms such as marine animals, insects plants and fungi produce and …
Check out these 16 best places to visit in Montana
The wide open spaces of Montana are famous for their bucolic beauty and classic “Old West” charm. As you make your way around the state to see and experience it all, you might have difficulty figuring out where exactly to go and spend some quality time (along with your hard-earned money). From festive community events …
The 9 best natural wonders in Vietnam
Natural wonders appear everywhere you turn in Vietnam. If you take an atmospheric ride on one of Vietnam’s long-distance trains – the Reunification Express, perhaps, linking Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) – you’ll witness an endless patchwork of almost impossibly green rice paddy fields, broken up by sand-lined bays and highlands cloaked in …
The 14 best places to visit in New Mexico
If you’re looking for a deep dive into historical, cultural and ecological diversity, New Mexico has earned its nickname – the Land of Enchantment. From the northern tip of the Chihuahuan Desert to 9000ft above sea level at the Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico has diverse climates – and all the sites and activities to …
A first-time guide to Telluride, Colorado
Tucked into a box canyon in the San Juan mountains of Colorado, Telluride, is an idyllic ski-resort town that might be one of the most naturally beautiful places in the USA. Telluride has more to offer visitors than high-octane runs and dramatic views, though: it’s a year-round destination for outdoor recreation, with an impressive restaurant …
10 wonderful experiences to enjoy in Sintra
A truly beautiful village and nature park, Sintra is one of the most popular places in Portugal. Only 30km (19 miles) from Lisbon, this must-see destination draws millions – yes, millions – of visitors each year. It’s hard to resist the allure of Sintra’s famous palaces – the Palácio da Pena, the Castelo dos Mouros and Quinta …
When is the best time to visit Mexico City?
Mexico City enchants all year long. With something to offer almost every kind of traveler, Mexico’s exciting capital woos visitors with its extensive and affordable hotel and dining scenes, consistently temperate weather, a vast array of cultural sights and a very long list of wonderful things to do. As one of the world’s largest places, CDMX can feel …
12 best things to do in France: unmissable experiences from Paris to the Alps and beyond
Nicola is one of the writers on the newest France guidebook. She makes tough choices to narrow down the most quintessential French experiences to help you plan an amazing trip. Plotting a dream trip to France is not only about joining the dots between bucket list sights and places: the eyesore-to-icon Eiffel Tower in Paris, …
The 6 best North American resorts for every kind of skier
Ski resorts are a lot like snowflakes – no two are the same. Skiers in Canada and the USA have seemingly endless choices for schussing, carving, gliding or French-frying down the slopes. And that’s just the skiing –there’s also the apres ski scene, the lodgings, the restaurants, the shopping and the overall vibe to consider. …