Whether you prefer wilderness or dense cities, the call of frogs in the rainforest or the beat of samba drums, Brazil has an experience lined up for you. The country’s status as a natural paradise is impossible to deny. While superlatives simply don’t do it justice, this continent-sized nation is home to the largest rainforest, …
The best time to visit Brisbane
Brisbane’s fantastic subtropical climate is one of its biggest claims to fame. The city enjoys around 280 days of sunshine each year, making Brisbane perfect for outdoor activities almost year-round. It never gets really cold – even in July, the city’s coldest month, daytime temperatures range from 51–73°F. But it does get humid in this …
21 top things to do in Massachusetts
Whether you want to gain a new perspective on American history, explore unusual art venues or eat your weight in cannolis, Massachusetts is ready for you. From the bustling energy of Boston to the quaint charm of its coastal and mountain towns, there’s no shortage of things to do and see. The Bay State is …
12 great ski destinations for every month of the year
It’s a big world out there. It’s surely snowing somewhere no matter the time of year. Indeed, thanks to the alternating winters in the northern and southern hemispheres, skiers and snowboarders are able to hit the slopes at any time. If you prefer fresh powder to sand and surf – and you’re willing to travel …
Everything you need to know about Krampus – and where to find him
I’m basking in the holiday scene: happy Müncheners sip hot Glühwein around crackling firepits and shoppers pause at Christkindlmarkt stalls selling tiered Christmas pyramids (Weihnachtspyramide) and hand-carved Nativity sets. Suddenly, a cacophony of clanking overpowers the holiday tunes. Heads turn and people point, and I feel a heavy hand ruffle my hair. Turning around I’m face-to-grotesque-face …
When is the best time to visit Panama?
With beautiful islands, a rich Indigenous culture, wildlife-filled rainforests, cosmopolitan cities and two magnificent coastlines to explore, Panama is somewhere to linger, but it pays to consider the climate when planning a trip. Panama lies just nine degrees north of the equator, buffeted by the trade winds of the Pacific and Caribbean, meaning a tropical …
Spend 5 days road-tripping through Southern Scotland
If it’s your first time in Scotland, you’ll most likely choose to land in Edinburgh and work your way north to the Highlands, maybe over to St Andrews, then perhaps up to otherworldly northern isles like Skye. Southern Scotland literally lives in the Scottish Highlands’ shadow. But the dramatic sea cliffs, rolling countryside and star-speckled …
13 of the best things to do in Montpellier, France
Montpellier – nicknamed the surdouée, the wonder child – is a city that buzzes with life and Mediterranean light. In its medieval glory days, Montpellier was a cosmopolitan center of trade and learning with influences from the Arab, Jewish and Christian worlds. But it slipped off the beaten track until the 1980s, when it changed …
Best places to see the best fall foliage in the US in 2025
It’s a universal truth: the turning of the fall foliage is one of the world’s most enchanting natural phenomena, and in the US, it comes in many different iterations. You can drive beneath the amber canopies of New England, watch fiery maples take over the vistas of the northern midwest, or marvel at the golden …
8 dream trips to take in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific
When it comes to bucket list adventures, Australia, New Zealand and the island nations of the South Pacific deliver them in spades. Follow New South Wales’ coastal road for a classic road trip inspired by the surfers of the 1960s or walk Tasmania’s mountains with Indigenous storytellers. Perhaps you’d rather cruise New Zealand’s fjords at sunrise, …