Travel Guides

Much has been said about the increasing mobility of the human species over the past century. But many of our fellow creatures have been on the move over great distances for millennia, and without the aid of...

Let's start off by stating that this is not your typical "must-see top attractions" kind of list. Instead, this round-up is for the traveler who finds beauty in the unusual and enjoys traveling truly off the...

Although it's often associated with kangaroos and koalas, there are also whales living in the waters surrounding Australia. The country offers many prime spots for spotting these endangered gentle giants, from...

One of the most famous cities on the planet, New York City is a fascinating destination that is visited by huge numbers of tourists from all around the world. This city has become an entertainment hub, a...

One of the best things about travelling the world is trying the remarkable variety of beer available from each place you visit. In fact, I've come up with my own shoddy Beer Index which lists the price of beer...

Booking a weekend break or longer holiday to a new city is exciting. Deciding where to go in the first place, however, can be a tough call. Dubrovnik, Croatia, one of the top spots in Europe in 2013, should be...

The sleepy, small town of Franschhoek (literally "French corner" in Dutch) in South Africa's Western Cape is one of the oldest in the country. While it's less than 75km from Cape Town, it feels world's away...

South Africa has its fair share of quaint seaside towns. Few so deftly embrace visitors in the slow, steady pace of beachfront living like Hermanus. It's upscale, classy, charming, and breathtakingly...

As the second most populous city in South Africa, Cape Town is a hub of luxury and adventure travel that attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. So it's no wonder that the city has previously...

Itching for a little adventure in England? Tired of the same staid, "culture vulture"-esque museum and history destinations that every other site demands you must see? Or are you just traveling with some...

I fell in love (bordering on obsession) with South Africa the first moment I set foot (or wheel as it were) inside Kruger National Park. It's a vast, untamed and wholly unique landscape of stunning natural...

Remixed from original photo © Brock Roseberry If you've never heard of Hawaii's Haiku Stairs, you're forgiven. This "off the beaten path" path is a steep hiking trail on the island of Oahu in an area...

Every destination promises “something for everyone”, but let’s be honest: that’s almost always a lie. Or at least a gross exaggeration. But Maldives truly offers scores of once in a lifetime...

Hawaii is truly an adventure traveler's paradise. The list of exciting outdoor excursions is long on just about every island in the state and Oahu in particular. But when it's time to just chill, there's...

I've been fortunate to visit some of the world's most amazing destinations. As a frequent traveler, I'm often asked, "What's your favorite place in the world?" It's always been a difficult question for me to...

Hawaii is rife with outdoor excursion options for the die hard adventure traveler. Pick any island in the chain and you could spend a lifetime swimming, surfing, snorkeling, scuba-ing ... the list goes...

Provincetown, Massachusetts. Or simply "P-Town" as locals and in-the-know New Englanders call it. It's the Key West of the Northeast: brash, bold, touristy, picturesque, gay-friendly ... and entirely...

Revelers celebrating the Indian festival of Holi, in New York City ©CNN.com Oranges, pillows, wine, you name it--there is a messy festival somewhere in the world for it. While the U.K.'s...

Most people who fancy a drink while travelling in Scotland think of whisky. But if you enjoy beer you’ll also find plenty to please you. So why not combine the two? As well as having some fine real ale...

Craft beer gained a solid foothold in bars across The States nearly two decades ago. This brash, in-your-face style of brews was a bold response to traditional (but staid) European ales and lackluster...