Delectable cuisine? Check. Pristine, powdery white-sand beaches? Yep. Elephant-filled national parks and thousand-year-old Buddhist monuments? You bet. Sri Lanka has everything you could ever want in a tropical Asian getaway destination — and yet, it still...
How to Spend 2 Weeks in Egypt
Anyone who ever burnt the edges of a school report or used the Papyrus font has probably dreamed of one day visiting Egypt. Between the country’s incredible ancient history, stunning landmarks that have withstood the...
The Truth About Travel Writing at 4500m Above Sea Level
Recently, it feels like all my travel articles begin with an anecdote about using a washroom. My first note for this story? "Ugh, just peed outside for the first time at an elevation of 3700m."...
Tears, Toilets, and the Top of the World
Peering into the damp cupboard-sized washroom I saw a toilet devoid of a flush and seat. Beside it was a large barrel of water with a plastic bottle. I paced up and down the corridor,...
Meet the Girl Who is Hitchhiking and Cycling the Stans
Hitchhiking and cycling across the globe? Sounds like the stuff of a Hollywood plot, but not for Marsha Jean! This 21-year-old Chinese girl has been travelling and working around the world for three years, mostly...
Hiking in Hong Kong: 7 Best Hiking Trails
If you were to stereotype Hong Kong, you would probably say that it’s a cosmopolitan city, bustling with eager international traders, and is truly a concrete jungle. While this may be true, Hong Kong’s lush...
The 20 Most Pet-Friendly Beaches, Ranked
Itching for a holiday but can’t stand the thought of leaving your four-legged family member behind? We know how heartbreaking it is to leave your pet at home — especially when they give you those hard-to-resist...
Here are the Reasons to Visit Jordan, and Soon
Jordan has been drawing in more and more travelers in recent years, and we can’t think of any destination more deserving of the attention. With centuries of history displayed dazzlingly throughout the relatively small nation,...
Your Sri Lankan Food Guide
Like many of the best cuisines, Sri Lanka's food has been influenced by history, culture and exploration. Merchants and traders introduced this naturally beautiful destination to new ingredients, spices and traditions from other parts of...
China off the Beaten Path
What do you picture when you imagine visiting China? The food, the ancient culture, and, of course, the Great Wall, right? While these are definite bucket-list items every traveller should check off on their visit...