Destinations

Inside the Convento de la Missio, Palma, Mallorca, Spain

How to Spend One day in Palma Mallorca

Sunny days, golden sandstone cathedrals, and probably the bluest waters in the world… Welcome to Palma de Mallorca! Make the most of 24 hours in the capital of the Balearics with this guide on how to spend one day in Mallorca

Japan - Nagasaki Survivor - Shimohira Sakue

A Nagasaki Survivor Speaks

Nagasaki survivors: One of the most moving moments of my time in Japan, if not my life altogether, was speaking with a survivor of the Nagasaki atom bomb drop that took place in 1945. Shimohira Sakue was a child at a time.  ​ Meeting a Nagasaki Nuclear Bomb Survivor ​ I met Shimohira Sakue in the … Read more

Spain - Asturias Highlights - Picos Europa Park

How to Get Off the Beaten Path in Spain

Wondering how to get off the beaten path in Spain? We have you covered with this collection of secret spots and, perhaps more importantly, strategies to uncover the non-touristy parts of this stunning country.

Hintertux Glacier Austria Ice Palace Ice formation

The Mystery of the Hintertux Ice Cave in Austria

For centuries, people walked or skied over Nature’s Ice Palace on the Hintertux Glacier, never knowing it was there. Now, you can visit all year round if you know how. Here’s how to make the most of summer in Zillertal – and to head inside Austria’s ice cave.

Japan - Tohoku - Aomori - Hachinohe Emburi Festival Dancers and Scenes - Japan Flag

The First Time Travel Tips for Japan You Need to Know

Japan is one of my favourite countries partly because there’s nowhere else like it. But that does mean that you can benefit from some first time travel tips for Japan. Learn how to navigate the naked reality with this guest article on culture and etiquette in Japan.