To travellers in Ecuador, Quito is affectionately known as The Vortex, because all roads seem to lead to this mountain city. Every transport connection into the country, from the sierra, the jungle or
Riding into Granada on my motorbike felt like arriving in a real-life postcard. After days of exploring Nicaragua’s quieter landscapes, suddenly finding myself surrounded by horse-drawn carriages, colourful colonial buildings, and cobbled streets
Italy recorded 476.9 million nights in tourist accommodation in 2025, and the boot-shaped country posted the EU’s largest rise in early 2026. By visiting attractions like the Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Uffizi and St
Traveling internationally usually means connecting to the internet in places you wouldn’t normally use at home. Airport lounges, hotels, cafés, coworking spaces, restaurants, and even public transport often provide free Wi-Fi, which can
As our boat rocked its way into a small snorkelling bay on Isla Grande, ‘La Playita’, Pablo Escobar’s alleged Caribbean hideaway, came into view from behind towering palms. I hadn’t come to The
One of the toughest choices I made on Colombia’s Caribbean coast was where to stay to enjoy the best of Parque Tayrona. So tough that I decided to hop around hostels in three
Buenos Aires announces itself through its streets more than through any landmark. In Palermo, jacaranda trees drop violet petals onto cafe tables tended by tuxedoed waiters as conversations stretch long past any reasonable
Renting a car is one of the best ways to explore Iceland beyond Reykjavík. It gives travellers the freedom to follow their own itinerary, stop at viewpoints and reach places that are difficult
Dubai is one of the world’s major aviation hubs, which makes it a common stopover on long-haul trips between Europe, Asia and Australia. But rather than spending a long layover inside the airport,
Bandung is not the city in Java that most tourists would plan their trip around. That distinction easily goes to Yogyakarta, which is home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites — including Borobudur,