Often called Thailand’s “Capital in the North,” the mountainside city of Chiang Mai is an idyllic destination with bundles on offer across its rich and varied neighborhoods. The lush green scenery and ancient architecture captures the hearts of visitors, as does the range of things to do – you’re never far away from a forested …
Often called one of the most underrated cities in the Midwest, Milwaukee is full of farmers markets, festivals, beer gardens and more than 150 spacious parks. The best part? Many of these activities are free to experience. Here’s our guide to the best free things to do in Milwaukee. 1. Milwaukee Public Market Located in …
The fallen city of Carthage, now lying part-excavated among the exclusive whitewashed villas in one of Tunis’ swankiest suburbs, is legendary. Located on the coast of North Africa, well-connected Carthage was once a cosmopolitan trading hub, a key Mediterranean maritime power and one of the wealthiest cities in the ancient world, inspiring poetry, mythology and …
Black women travelers can face extra challenges when traveling, particularly when traveling solo. Here are the destinations writer Stephanie Yeboah and her social media followers have selected for giving the best experiences for solo Black women travelers. A few years ago, while considering options for the perfect destination for my annual birthday holiday, I decided …
With its awe-inspiring art, architecture and culinary delights, Italy has been a star of the world stage for millennia. The epicenter of the Roman Empire and the birthplace of the Renaissance, this European virtuoso practically groans under the weight of its cultural cachet. The challenge for any visit to Italy is not so much where …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
With rugged trails and blazingly colorful neotropical life, Panama’s national parks are some of the best in the world. Its highlands are steeped in rambling coffee fincas, thunderous rivers and waterfalls. Its coastline boasts kaleidoscopic coral reefs and epic swells that have drawn daring wave-seekers since the 1970s. And if all that sounds unbelievable, there …