Valencia is a feast for both the eyes and the belly. Gargoyle-topped churches and filigreed Art Nouveau architecture grace the cityscape, rolling through the maze of the Ciutat Vella to bohemian barrios like Ruzafa. Everywhere you go, the scents of cinnamon and spice and seafood rise and twist between the alcoves and the orange trees, … Read more
Dubai will wow you with its steel-dressed skyscrapers and soaring buildings, its dhow-dotted harbours and shimmering beaches, audacious shopping malls and bustling gold bazaars. Once a simple fishing port on the Persian Gulf, it’s taken just a few decades to transform it into one of the world’s most futuristic and fantastical metropolises. These days, it’s … Read more
Hopping from island to island in the city centre of Stockolm is one of the most enthralling urban experiences in Europe. You’ll be drawn first to the fairy-tale lanes and cobbled squares of the Gamla Stan, where crooked merchant’s houses jumble down wonky streets before the great palaces of the Swedish royals. Next could be … Read more
Swap stroopwafel for frites and mayo; trade Dam Square for the Grand Place; ditch Van Gogh for the Manneken Pis – that’s what the trip from Amsterdam to Brussels is all about. It covers a little over 130 miles when going by road, cutting through the flower fields and windmill-dotted lowlands of the Netherlands before … Read more
Whether you’re a backpacker on a bucket-list-busting Interrail trip or a Dutch business traveler looking to hit the boardrooms of Germany’s economic powerhouse, the jaunt from Amsterdam to Berlin is one that could well be on your radar. The two cities might be in neighbouring countries, but they’re still separated by 360 miles of Lower … Read more
Prepare for an overload of art and culture as you move from the famous Tuscan capital to the great Eternal City. This isn’t just a trip through the heartland of Italy; it’s a journey from the epicentre of the Renaissance to one of the ancient metropolises of Europe. You’ll trade visions of the carved and … Read more
You’ll get to explore two of the most immersive capital cities in Europe by making the 220-mile trip from Berlin to Prague. One fizzes with life and grand monuments, ranging from the Neo-Classical Brandenburg Gate to the hipster art installations of Kreuzberg. The other sloshes with frothy Bohemian beer and comes topped by the mighty … Read more
Milan and Rome are the two largest metropolises of Italy. One is known for its fashion and finance, the other for its ancient heart and endless museum collections. Both should be part of any bucket-list adventure through The Boot of Europe. That said, nearly 370 miles separates them, with the craggy Apennine Mountains, the Tuscan … Read more
London and Paris are two of the great capitals of Western Europe. One sprawls from the snaking River Thames, past the haunting Tower of London, all the way to the grand Gothic palaces of Westminster. The other is crowned by the elegant iron-wrought spire of the Eiffel Tower, flaunts fantastic cafés, and brims with priceless … Read more
This guide can help you trade the buzz and energy of the Thai capital for the glinting beaches of the country’s largest and most popular island. With info on the fastest, cheapest, and less-trodden ways to get from Bangkok to Phuket, it’s got the lowdown all travelers will need to go from pumping Khaosan Road … Read more
Boston is one of the most historically important metropolises in the whole of the USA. Revolutions have been seeded here and the very birth of the nation can be traced to the 16 landmarks of the so-called Freedom Trail. Set on the wild, wave-lashed east coast of Massachusetts, the town isn’t only a must for … Read more
Vivacious Vegas is where the United States throws caution to the wind and cranks up the hedonism. A fun-filled and a neon-lit cityscape in the middle of the Mojave Desert, it’s a haze of light and energy between the canyons and rust-red bluffs. Famous names adorn the iconic Las Vegas Strip, from the fountain-fronted Bellagio … Read more
No Italian odyssey could possibly be complete without exploring both Rome and Venice. In the famed capital, you’ll wander under the soaring arches of the Colosseum and glimpse the babbling Trevi Fountain. Further north, the Grand Canal beckons as it snakes by the stunning dome of Saint Mark’s Basilica in a haze of gondolas and … Read more
Bangkok’s nonstop action can become exhausting and an escape to Thailand’s unspoiled coastline is a relaxing way to recharge your batteries. Situated on the eastern coast of the Gulf of Thailand, Pattaya is a beach lover’s haven that offers something for everyone. Lounge on its golden sands or partake in water sports during the day … Read more