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Bedroom balcony views from the Stockinggut Leogang

Accommodation, All, Austria, Reviews

Checking in: Stockinggut, Leogang Hotel Review – an almost all-inclusive Austrian Alps experience

This Stockinggut Leogang Hotel covers the mountain location, food, drink, spa and service of this delightful hotel in the Austrian Alps.

The Asitz Mountain in Saalfelden-Leogang

All, Art and Culture, Austria, Destinations, Europe, Responsible & Eco Tourism, Travel Style, Wellness, Wildlife and Nature

Escape to The Asitz Mountain, where art, nature and culture collide in the Austrian Alps

Explore the Asitz Mountain of Austria, where hiking, biking, music and culture collide for a perfect summer destination in the Austrian Alps.

Adventure, Albania, All, Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, City Breaks, Croatia, Destinations, Europe, France, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Norway, Off the beaten path, Photography, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, The Netherlands, UK, Ukraine

22 Hidden Europe Gems You Need to Visit in 2022

Forget Paris and Rome for your 2022 Europe trips and discover these incredible 22 lesser-known towns and destinations. If Mantua, Cuenca and Vipava Valley don't sound familiar then this one is for you.

An outside restaurant in the white streets of Locorotondo Puglia

All, Art and Culture, City Breaks, Destinations, Europe, Food and Wine, Italy, Off the beaten path

Italy off the beaten path: 25 hidden gems in Italy

Discover some of the best hidden gems in Italy. I love getting off the beaten path in Italy with so many colourful and dreamy destinations to explore.

All, Europe, Technology and Gear, Travel Tips

Holafly, the eSIM for travelling to Europe and avoiding roaming fees

Produced in partnership with HolaFly Sadly, the days of travelling with just a beat-up map and our gut instincts are long gone, and while it's still nice to dabble in some off the beaten path adventures in Europe or further afield, the…

Salamanca as seen from the river at blue hour

All, Mexico, Peru, South America, Spain, Technology and Gear, Travel Tips

Learn Spanish online: 7 ways to study Spanish without a language school

There are countless reasons you might want to learn Spanish online rather than take classes. For some, it may be a matter of cost; for others, it could be simply wanting to master the basics for an upcoming trip, while many might just want…

All, Destinations, Mexico, Responsible & Eco Tourism, Stories & Faces, The Americas

The ‘post-pandemic’ lessons we can learn as travellers from the Tourism Recovery Programme

In Mexico City, sustainable and community-focused tourism businesses are bouncing back from the pandemic with the Tourism Recovery Programme.

All, Destinations, Europe, Off the beaten path, Spain, Travel Style

Spain off the beaten path: 22 ‘hidden gems’ in Spain to discover in 2022

Discover some of the best hidden gems in Spain to get off the beaten path on your next secret Spain adventure.

Community focused tourism offers richer cultural exchanges

All, Destinations, Mexico, Responsible & Eco Tourism, The Americas

Discover an authentic Mexico City with these sustainable & community-driven tourism companies

From authentic tours with an indigenous twist to community-focused hotels - here are six amazing experiences to have in Mexico City!

All, Art and Culture, Destinations, Photography

Literacy lovers hideouts: Breathtaking libraries worth travelling for

If books, grand architecture and incredible public spaces bring you joy then these libraries worth travelling for should take centre stage on your travel plans.

All, Destinations, Mexico, Off the beaten path, Responsible & Eco Tourism, The Americas, Wildlife and Nature

In the footsteps of the Chinamperos: the authentic side of Mexico City’s Xochimilco canals

On this fascinating day trip to Xochimilco in Mexico City, I went inside the protected area to learn about the ancient chinampas.

Populaer tourist sights like Obidos were basically empty when I visited in June

All, Destinations, Europe, Portugal

Portugal Coronavirus travel restrictions 2022

What is travelling in Portugal like in 2021? As a local, I've been on a few trips now and kept up on the Portugal coronavirus news and rules.

Adventure, All, Destinations, Mexico, Off the beaten path, Responsible & Eco Tourism, The Americas, Travel Style

Trueke Tours Mexico: top attractions meet authentic experiences

Take a tour through Mexico with Trueke and combine top attractions with authentic experiences, arranged by experts in community tourism.

All, Destinations, Food and Wine, Mexico, The Americas

Savouring Colonia Roma: A food tour around Mexico City’s most gastronomic neighbourhood

Take your tastebuds on a food tour of Colina Roma, Mexico City - one of the best neighbourhoods for creative and inventive cuisine!

Adventure, All, Destinations, Mexico, Off the beaten path, Responsible & Eco Tourism, The Americas, Wildlife and Nature

Ruta Páak’am: a cultural tour through the Nopales of Mexico City

On this captivating day tour from Mexico City, visit and learn all about Nopales, try local cuisine, and connect with culture.

Accommodation, All, Art and Culture, Destinations, Mexico, The Americas

Casa Jacinta, Coyoacán’s boutique hotel with an artistic soul

In Mexico City's most creative neighbourhood, the spirit of the artistic streets spills into the soul of Casa Jacinta, a boutique hotel.

All, Destinations, Food and Wine, Reviews, Travel Style

Discover amazing Wines from Europe with home delivery | 8 Wines Review

Taste wines from around the world, delivered straight to your home - from French classics, to Croatian orange wines, with 8 Wines.

The Indian River as seen from above with the mountains of Dominica in the background

All, Caribbean, Destinations, Dominica

Dominica Travel Guide

Considering the Caribbean jewel that is Dominica? This full Dominica Travel Guide will help you plan your trip, or follow my one week in Dominica itinerary.

Mauritius view point of a mountain beyond the sea

Africa, All, Destinations, Islands and Beaches, Mauritius, Travel Style

The 10 best places to visit in Mauritius

Discover some of the best places to visit in Mauritius, and top things to do on this gorgeous island.

Africa, All, Aruba, Asia, Australia, Caribbean, Destinations, Europe, Fiji, Hong Kong, Iceland, Indonesia, Islands and Beaches, Japan, Maldives, Mauritius, New Zealand, Oceania, Off the beaten path, Photography, Portugal, Scotland, Singapore, South America, Sri Lanka, The Falkland Islands, Wildlife and Nature

Live the island life: 22 unique islands to visit in 2022

If you like your island life served up with more than sandy feet, these must-visit bucket list islands offer unique wildlife and attractions to explore.

All, City Breaks, Destinations, Europe, Islands and Beaches, Spain, Travel Style

A quick guide to Palma de Mallorca: Spain’s best island city break?

Where to eat, drink, visit and stay in the capital city of the Balearic Islands: Palma de Mallorca - with day trip suggestions.