The case for Cape Town when European winter sets in
There’s a specific day every November when it tips over. Not a date you can mark on a calendar – more a feeling. The clocks have gone back, the heating’s come on, and somewhere around the…
Uruguay travel guide: Tips + Itinerary
By Joan Torres Leave a comment Last updated on July 8, 2026 Uruguay might easily be one of the least visited countries in the Americas. Squeezed between Brazil and Argentina, it is a small, mostly…
Hanoi to Sapa Train Guide (2026): Best Sleeper Classes & Booking Tips
I almost missed Sapa entirely. I had one night in Hanoi, a vague idea that the mountains in the north were worth seeing, and a friend who said — without much explanation — just take…
Places to Visit in Punakha: Bhutan’s Most Beautiful Valley (2026) – A Walk in the World
Punakha is a beautiful valley and one of the most visited tourist destinations in Bhutan. While the Punakha Dzong is a gorgeous piece of architecture, Punakha offers some naturally beautiful places to visit too. I…
Hiring a private chef in Mykonos: What makes the difference
There is a version of the private chef experience in Mykonos that goes like this. Someone books a villa. The villa description mentions that a chef is available. A chef arrives. Food is produced. The…
Why guests keep coming back to Kalkan on Turkey’s Tourquoise Coast
Ask travel professionals who handle the Turkish coast regularly and most of them will say something similar about Kalkan. It gets an unusual number of repeat bookings for a destination this size. People go once…
Wellness retreats in Mykonos: What works vs. what’s overpriced
Mykonos is not, by reputation, a place associated with rest. It is associated with the opposite of rest — with late nights, with music that continues until the sun comes up, with the specific kind…
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The Best Theft-Proof Travel Purses (I’ve Tried Them All!)
If you’ve ever watched someone realize their wallet is gone halfway through a European vacation (or if you’re me, you know the feeling firsthand), you know why anti-theft bags have become so popular. I’ve traveled…
Salamanca to Battery Point Walk: A Hobart Local’s Route
I planned this one for a Saturday on purpose. Salamanca Market only happens once a week, and I did not want to be the person who turns up on a Tuesday and wonders where everyone…