Destinations

11 Interesting Facts About Ibiza That Will Surprise You

Of all the Balearic Islands, Ibiza knows how to party. Or so everyone says. Of course, there’s a lot more to this sizzling Mediterranean island than nightlife. To get to know her better, enjoy these interesting facts about Ibiza.

E-biking in Switzerland - view of cows and forests

How the Verbier E-Bike Scene Will Change You in Switzerland

Today’s e-bikes are game changers. No longer bulky misfits, today’s e-bikes propel elite athletes and beginners alike across those craggy summer mountain peaks. But the Verbier e-bike experience takes it to another level. Between mud, sweat, cheese and fine dining, here’s what it’s all about.

Fika coffee hazelnut cake - part of the tradition of fika

What is Fika? The Meaning of Fika in Sweden and How to Bring it Home

Fika. So said the letters, so said my host. It was not yet four in the afternoon and I began to brace myself.

The word fika, I decided, had all the hallmarks of a potent local spirit, the sort that could stand in for paint stripper on an identity parade and would give you a headache as soon as look at you…

UK - Somerset - Cider apples

What is Somerset Famous For?

What is Somerset famous for? The answer isn’t as simple as you think! What is Somerset Famous For? Living in the UK, I’m always surprised at how so many places can slip beneath the radar. Somerset is definitely one of those places. I mean, at first glance it seems firmly on the radar, bleeping lights, … Read more

Spain - Asturias Highlights - Picos Europa Park

The Asturias Highlights You Need to Know From Spain’s Secret Region

Everything’s still, save for a breeze so slight it’s invisible until it reaches the window and makes the curtains sigh. I hear railway sounds from another century, a whistle and muted metal clanging, before the landscape of northern Spain picks itself up and learns to glide by.

I’m not used to seeing hedgerows at right angles and beaches with vertical shorelines…

Riding with wild horses in Nevada with @insidetravellab

The Best Hidden Gems in the US for Your Next Trip

Looking for hidden gems in the US? Let us walk you through some of the best secret places that the United States has to offer.  Hidden Gems in the US Let’s face it, America has some of the most famous sights in the world. The Statue of Liberty and the yellow taxicabs of New York. … Read more

France - Paris - Arc de Triomphe at Night

Hidden Gems in Paris: The Best Secret Spots in Paris

Paris has a reputation for romance and style for a reason. But it’s still a hulking, great capital city in a thriving 21st century country.So, what should you do after you’ve seen the classics? Where should you go? Here’s our inside guide to alternative and unusual things to do in Paris.