At every majestic red, brown and pink turn, Grand Canyon National Park wows, with nature’s utmost beauty on full display. The Grand Canyon is a global destination that offers more than 1.2 million acres of rocky, woodsy and riverine landscapes. It’s a paradise that appeals to travelers in search of many sorts of excursions, from …
Wildlife and Nature
13 stunning Irish islands to add to your itinerary
There are few places in the world that can match the beauty of Ireland’s islands. Even on wet, misty days, the islands are compelling. Their rugged features become more dramatic. They inspire stories – and adventures. Hundreds of islands dot the coastline of Ireland, each offering something special. From wild tales of pirate queens and …
7 dream trips to take in Africa
Africa offers experiences found nowhere else on Earth. Each year, the Great Migration sees millions of mammals traverse Tanzania and Kenya in one of nature’s greatest spectacles, and you can witness it up close on a safari tour. But the continent extends far beyond its wildlife. Sail the Nile on elegant cruise ships, explore South …
A first-time guide to Kerala, India
Electric-green palms stretching above glinting backwaters that empty into rippling lakes. Honey-colored beaches washed by the tropical surf dotted along an almost 600km(370-mile)-long coastline. Fragrant coconut-laced stews mopped up with fluffy appam (rice-flour pancakes). This is just a taste of what awaits discovery on a trip around India’s magical, laid-back southwesternmost state. Kerala is defined …
15 of the best things to do in Brazil
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, …
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 …
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, …
10 of the world’s best trekking routes
Ask ten experienced hikers to nominate the best treks in the world and they’ll give you ten different answers. Some treks are incredible because of the scenery. Some routes are epic because of the almost superhuman levels of effort and endurance required to reach the endpoint. For some trekkers, it’s all about the destination. For …
10 dream trips to take in Asia in 2025
There is never a bad time to plan your dream trips, and Asia is full of those fantasy-inducing journeys that live rent-free in our imaginations. Will you wander the lavish palaces of India or trek through the jungle in Borneo or the mountains of Nepal? Perhaps a foodie tour of Southeast Asia is more to …