Nowhere does next-level opulence like the United Arab Emirates, and in our perpetually moving world, simply savouring silence has become the next sought-after luxury. To the untrained eye, Sharjah is just a seamless extension of its glitzy next-door neighbour, Dubai, and all the glamour (and grudges) that tag along with it. But Sharjah stands its …
From vast belts of golden sand and rolling surf to under-the-radar bays, beaches in Wales are plentiful and delightfully unspoiled. No need to hold out for blazing sunshine: these beauties are spectacular whatever the weather, so long as you’re wearing the right clothing. If you’re looking for the crowd-free Welsh coast experience, traveling outside peak …
The distances within Scotland may seem small – but the country’s landscapes are epic. A journey that seems just a few miles as the crow flies can take hours once you factor in all the glens, lochs and mountains in the way. Remember, too, that large parts of Scotland lie off the mainland, scattered among the …
For many of us, the day we get married is one of the most important days of our lives, with the day we get engaged not far behind. And while a proposal is pretty memorable wherever it happens, what better feeling than popping the question or being proposed to on the trip of a lifetime? …
Valencia has a sky that’s almost always bright blue: no wonder everyone would rather be outside. Life happens in the street in Spain’s third-largest city, whether that’s catching up with friends on sunny terraces over a caña or sipping mojitos with toes plunged into the golden sand. Come to Valencia to marvel at modernist architecture …
There are many Indias within India. This expansive land of ancient temples and opulent palaces, forgotten cities and lost traditions, spice markets and famously spicy food is almost a world unto itself, home to a vibrant diversity of peoples and cultures. For many travelers, a visit to India is the trip of a lifetime. The …
On a cliffside in Fisterra, Spain, I sipped orujo de hierbas (herbal brandy) while victorious hikers rested on rocks overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Yet unlike those tourists with battered clothes and stamped Pilgrim Passports, I hadn’t arrived at Spain’s Costa da Morte by foot. Rather, I was road-tripping across the Camino de Santiago, one of the …
Barbie-pink houses, plush beachside condos and glossy corporate buildings – stroll through capital George Town and you might see a hint of the Cayman Islands’ rep as a financial hub. But look beyond the glass and you’ll see the archipelago is just as rich in natural charms, with extraordinary wildlife, dramatic cave formations and world-class …
With its gender-fluid fashion scene and colourful LGBT culture – not to mention rumoured gay royals of yesteryear – Stockholm is a vibrant, open and welcoming city. Sweden is known for its progressive values and they’re on clear display throughout its capital, where inclusivity permeates through hotels, restaurants, bars and fashion. Plus, Stockholm hosts the …
Green and blue as far as the eye can see – the dramatic beauty of Basque Country is the stuff of legends (not to mention the backdrop for shows like Game of Thrones). A road trip through the region allows you to explore beyond the gorgeous capitals of Bilbao, Vitoria-Gasteiz and San Sebastián, where the …