Nara and Kobe: Japan’s Ancient Capital Meets Its Cosmopolitan Coast
Nara was Japan's capital thirteen centuries ago. Kobe is one of its most modern ports. They sit less than an hour apart, and together they make one of the most complete short trips in the country.
Why Madeira is Europe’s Most Underrated Island, And Why You Should Go Now
Why Madeira is Europe's Most Underrated Island. And Why You Should Go Now!
Madeira’s Secret Landscapes: Hidden Places the Tourists Never Reach
There is a version of Madeira that appears on every travel magazine cover. Then there is the other Madeira , the 140-metre waterfall with no roadside signage, the beach most north-coast…
The best tours and activities in Madeira: everything worth booking before you arrive
There is a version of Madeira you get without booking anything in advance. It is pleasant. It is also roughly ten percent of what the island actually offers. The version that stays with…
11 Things to Do in Ceuta, Spain (Plus Where to Stay)
Discover Ceuta's top 11 attractions, from the Royal Walls to Parque Marítimo, plus where to stay for easy access to this Spanish city on the North African coast.
Eating in Madeira: The Complete Food and Dining Guide
Madeiran food is not Portuguese food with minor variations. It is its own cuisine entirely - shaped by 600 years as an Atlantic trading post, a deep-sea fishing tradition that goes to 1,600…
Madeira Levada Walks: The Complete 2026 Guide
Madeira's levada walks are, by any serious measure, one of the most extraordinary hiking experiences in Europe. Ancient irrigation channels cut into the mountainside centuries ago, now…
Where the earth is still being made: the world’s most spectacular volcano hikes
From Guatemala's Acatenango to Congo's Nyiragongo, we visit 11 of the world's most spectacular volcano hikes across five continents..
Madeira Travel Guide 2026: Best Things to Do, Levada Hikes, Food & Local Tips
This complete Madeira travel guide covers everything you need to plan your trip, including the best levada hikes, Funchal attractions, whale watching, local food, viewpoints, where to stay and…
Raja Ampat, Indonesia: The Last Place on Earth That Looks Like This
Over 600 coral species. A single dive site with the world record for fish species on one dive. Limestone karst towers above electric blue water. Raja Ampat is the most biodiverse marine…
