Where to Stay in Burgos
Famed for its glorious 13th Century cathedral, the historic capital of Castile is an excellent destination for those searching for a bit of the real…
By Chris Newens · Sep 3, 2023
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5 of the Best Australia Adventure Tours
There’s probably no country on Earth with more unspoilt wilderness than Australia, and even better, it’s relatively easy…
By Chris Newens · Aug 29
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The Kenyan Corrida: Another Kind of Bullfight
Probably, you think you know bullfighting. That it’s a tradition that takes place in Spain. That it involves…
By Chris Newens · Aug 29
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Where to Stay in Dijon
Far more than a mustard, Dijon is among France’s best mid-sized cities. Once the capital of Burgundy it’s…
By Chris Newens · Aug 11
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10 of the Best Nepal Hiking & Trekking Tours
Is there anywhere in the world better for trekking than Nepal? This mountainous country, which straddles much of…
By Chris Newens · Aug 6
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Where to Stay in León
Inhabited since Roman times and rising to prominence in the early Middle Ages, León is a hidden Spanish…
By Chris Newens · Aug 1
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5 of the Best Sri Lanka Luxury Tours
Sri Lanka has it all. From ancient temples to thriving cities to teaming jungles and endless miles of…
By Chris Newens · Jul 27
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Czestochowa: Seeking the Black Madonna on Poland’s National Pilgrimage
Poland’s annual pilgrimage to Czestochowa is one of the biggest religious gatherings in Europe. Every August, tens of…
By Chris Newens · Jul 26
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5 of the Best Canadian Rockies Tours from Vancouver
Paradise on Earth is a big statement, but for sheer scale of unspoilt wonder and sense of freedom,…
By Chris Newens · Jul 16
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5 of the Best Camino de Santiago Tours for Seniors
The Camino is the most famous and accessible pilgrimage route in Europe. For more than a thousand years,…
By Chris Newens · Jul 9