Off the beaten path Articles

A king penguin colony at Volunteer Point

Adventure, All, Destinations, Off the beaten path, photo, South America, The Falkland Islands, Wildlife and Nature

The Falkland Islands in photos: 40 postcards from the land of penguins

The Falkland Islands surpassed my expectations with their beauty, the landscapes are far more varied than many of the Falkland Island photos I had seen.

Adventure, All, Destinations, Europe, Italy, Off the beaten path, Wellness, Wildlife and Nature

Exploring Emilia Romagna: Comacchio canals, Po Delta Flamingos, and forested cycling escapes

Explore the charming canals of Comacchio, the flamingos of the Po Delta, or head deep into the forest for a cycling adventure in the Emilia Romagna countryside.

All, Art and Culture, Destinations, Europe, Italy, Off the beaten path, Wellness

Apples, aristocrats and alpine lakes: visiting Val di Non in Trentino

Inside the verdant green orchard style valley of Val Di Non, in Trentino, Northern Italy, awaits castles, mirror like lakes and culinary treats.

Adventure, All, Caribbean, Destinations, Dominica, Islands and Beaches, Off the beaten path, stories, Stories & Faces, Wildlife and Nature

Discovering Dominica, the wild isle that stole my heart

My journey through Dominica was one of mangos and smiles, canyons and black sand, waterfalls and rainforests. The wild side of the Caribbean stole my heart.

Sant'Agata di Puglia, a hill top town in Foggia

All, Destinations, Europe, Food and Wine, Italy, Off the beaten path

Finding Peace in Puglia’s Hill Towns: Sant’Agata Di Puglia & Bovino, Foggia

Discover Puglia's timeless side on a journey into Foggia's mountains; ancient watermills, pasta making, and beautifully serene hilltop towns.

All, Art and Culture, ByRoad, Destinations, Europe, Off the beaten path, Spain

A cultural tour through the Region of Murcia: Cartagena, Murcia & Lorca

The region of Murcia, in Spain, might not be the most visited in the country, but there are plenty of things to do in Murcia away from the coast.

All, Art and Culture, Destinations, Europe, Italy, Off the beaten path

Curious about Cremona, Italy: a city of vintage violins, mustard fruit and sweet surprises

Cremona, in the Lombardy region of Italy, might be most famous for its violin production, but is it still worth a visit beyond the stringed instruments?

A man stands in a green moss covered canyon taking a photo in Dominica

Adventure, All, Caribbean, Destinations, Dominica, Off the beaten path

Adventures in the Caribbean: Canyoning in Dominica

When you think of the Caribbean, you are more likely to think of cocktails than Canyoning and Rappelling, but Dominica is an adventure playground!

Adventure, All, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Destinations, Europe, Off the beaten path

Ten awesome adventure activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Adrenaline junkies rejoice, Bosnia and Herzegovina is packed with adventure activities. From rafting to hiking, enjoy your epic without the crowds!

Adventure, All, Destinations, Europe, Greece, Islands and Beaches, Off the beaten path

Visiting the volcanic island of Nisyros, a lesser known gem in Greece

The volcanic island of Nisyros in Greece is just a short boat ride from Kos. Step back in time, sleep at villages on the volcano edge, and venture to the crater.

All, Art and Culture, Destinations, Europe, Italy, Off the beaten path

Blissful Brisighella: the hidden medieval village in Emilia Romagna, Italy

Brisighella is one of the Italian villages you fall in love with on first sight. Vineyards, towers, colourful facades and few tourists make it a must visit.

All, City Breaks, Destinations, Europe, Off the beaten path, Spain

Things to do in Cuenca, Spain: a hidden gem full of treasures

From the beautiful walled city of Cuenca to stunning karst mountain landscapes, don't make the mistake of missing out on any of these things to do in Cuenca.

All, ByRoad, Destinations, Europe, Food and Wine, Off the beaten path, Responsible & Eco Tourism, Slovenia, theme, Wildlife and Nature

Vipava Valley: Slovenia’s sustainable, scrumptious and storied secret

Slovenia is one of my favourite countries and the Vipava Valley region, with rolling hills, vineyard and incredible food is a must visit.

All, Art and Culture, City Breaks, Destinations, Europe, Italy, Off the beaten path, San Marino

San Marino: Day trip or overnight stay in this tiny country?

San Marino is one of the smallest countries in the world but should you plan a day trip to San Marino or stay over night?

All, Art and Culture, Destinations, Europe, Germany, Off the beaten path

Finding hidden gems in Thuringia: Erfurt, Weimar and Gotha

In Thuringia, part of the cultural heart of Germany, there is plenty of hidden gems to discover in cute cities such as Erfurt, Weimar and Gotha.

Adventure, All, Destinations, Europe, Italy, Off the beaten path, Wellness, Wildlife and Nature

Escape to the lakes of Valsugana, Italy’s water sport heaven

When looking for things to do in Trentino, a weekend in Valsugana of watersports at Lake Levivo and Lake Caldonazzo coupled with mountain hikes is a dream.

All, Asia, China, Destinations, Hong Kong, Off the beaten path, Reviews

Beijing to Hong Kong with G Adventures: Should you take a tour in China?

Travelling mainly by train, I explored Beijing to Hong Kong with G Adventures, one of their many China tours. This is my review of travelling China with G Adventures.

All, Asia, China, Destinations, Off the beaten path

Chinese countryside and futuristic skylines: Longji, Yangshuo and Hong Kong

The incredible Karst mountain region of Yangshou, coupled with the rolling rice terraces of Longji make for an amazing nature escape from Hong Kong.

All, ByRoad, Destinations, New Zealand, Off the beaten path

11 New Zealand north island hidden gems

Waterfalls, beaches down dirt tracks, Japenese style gardens, and the movie stand in for Mount Fuji, don't miss these New Zealand North Island secret gems.

All, Art and Culture, Australia, Destinations, Islands and Beaches, Journal & Personal, Oceania, Off the beaten path, Stories & Faces

Discovering Port Douglas and Aboriginal Culture

Ever since I moved to Sydney I was adamant I wanted to learn more about Aboriginal culture and the indigenous people of this vast land. Learning from a book is one thing, but to spend time with a local and understand their perspective is far more valuable...

Albania, All, Art and Culture, Destinations, Europe, Islands and Beaches, Off the beaten path, Photography

Albania in photos: 25 postcards from this underrated Balkan beauty

From battering with cigarettes for directions to hidden waterfalls, sleeping in castles and getting a car stuck 2 minutes after picking up hitchhikers, check out these stories and Albania photos from that epic road trip.