Known for its lush rainforests, wildlife, volcanoes and beaches, Costa Rica has become one of the best destinations for family travel tours and multigenerational adventures. Last year, Debbie Bowman and her daughter Amanda were scouring the internet for inspiration on where to embark on their first mother-daughter vacation together. Flustered by the amount of destination […]

82 Unlocking Japan as a solo traveller just got easier with this expert guide to what to do and where to go. Even if you go alone, you don’t have to miss out, says Meghan Morrison. From a distance, travelling in Japan as a solo traveller can seem overwhelming, with language barriers, cultural nuances and […]

April 2026 was a very exciting travel month indeed. I embarked on a 17-day solo trip to Central Asia, visiting Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan! It was my first time visiting this part of the world, and I had an outstanding time. In fact, this might have been one of the best solo trips I’ve ever […]

From her first steps into solo travel across Europe to exploring far-flung destinations with new friends, Ivy Adam’s (@purrpleivy) journey is all about growth, connection, and confidence. After joining her first 18-to-Thirtysomethings tour in 2018, she quickly discovered that group travel offered more than just convenience — it opened the door to meaningful experiences, lifelong […]

10 Find out which ticket you need, where to buy it – and how to navigate Japan’s world-renowned rail network like a pro with this expert guide. For locals, trains are the most efficient and reliable mode of transport in Japan and an essential part of daily life. So, naturally as a traveller, whether you’re […]

Looking for the best route from San Francisco to Los Angeles? We’ve driven back and forth a dozen times using different routes. While living in California, we often took I-5 for the most direct route. However, if you’re looking for scenic options or you want to explore new parts of California, these are the ones […]

After two quiet months at home in Prague, while living through one of the coldest winters we’ve had in years, it was time for something better. A bit of sunshine. A bit of warmth. And a bit of time in the South of France. Here’s what I got up to in March 2026! Table of […]

There’s a reason that Italy’s famous Amalfi Coast is often called the Divina Costiera, or Divine Coast. After all, it’s a place where jagged limestone cliffs plunge vertically into a sea so blue that it looks like a painting, and where gravity-defying villages cling to the rocks like colourful barnacles. From the scent of heavy […]

6 Gather your closest friends, your nearest and dearest travel buddies, to decide which of these typical group travel personas best suits you. Naturally, we all think we’re the consummate travel companion. Impeccably mannered, improbably good company, idiosyncrasies carefully hidden. Look, no webbed feet; you can’t even see our scales… But have you really considered […]

About the Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens The Bellagio Conservatory transforms the 14,000-square-foot space into a new imaginary world each season. I’m always impressed by how they keep all these plants alive and beautiful when I struggle with the few I have. Bellagio has 120 gardeners alone, and then you add in the designers, engineers, […]