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September 05, 2025 Amazing Andes: 5 Inca Trail Trekking Tips, From Someone Who’s Done It

Snaking through the towering Peruvian Andes to the once-lost citadel of Machu Picchu, the Inca Trail is a heady combination of crumbling ruins and mountain vistas, ending at one of the New Wonders of the World. The classic four-day route takes you from the start point at Km82, along the Urubamba River, down the Inca...

September 05, 2025 Trekking the Himalaya: A Beginner’s Guide From a Legendary Hiking Expert

The Himalaya, nicknamed the Abode of the Gods thanks to its spiritual roots and sheer beauty, has attracted hikers and travelers across the world for good reason. The physical challenge and sense of accomplishment when tackling the rugged terrain and high-altitude trails are why many people head out on a trekking adventure in the Himalaya....

September 04, 2025 Birds Overhead, Stories Underfoot: Michael’s Andalucia

Michael Newcomb didn’t set out to be a walking guide in southern Spain. In fact, if you’d met him in the mid-90s, you’d have found him teaching English in Santiago de Chile. But somewhere between classroom chalkboards and South American airports, fate nudged him onto a different path. “I was traveling during the holidays,” he...

August 18, 2025 Conservation & Community: Vietnam Primate Conservation in Action

Deep in the remote forests of northern and central Vietnam, beyond the mist-wrapped karst peaks and forested hillsides, live some of the rarest primates on Earth. Found nowhere else, and pushed to the edge by decades of habitat loss, poaching and human pressure, species such as the Cao Vit gibbon, Tonkin snub-nosed monkey, Cat Ba...

August 14, 2025 Pasta to Pakora: Top 9 Cooking Classes to Try Around the World

Cooking classes offer more than just recipes; they’re a gateway to understanding the local traditions, lifestyles, and stories. Whether steaming dishes with volcanic heat in Japan or folding samosas in a Cape Town kitchen in South Africa, these hands-on experiences with expert local guides reveal the essence of each destination—in the most delicious way possible. ...

August 14, 2025 5 Must-See Highlights of South Korea

In the past, South Korea may have been the lesser-visited country when ranked against other Asian destinations like Thailand or Japan, but “the Land of the Morning Calm” has increased in popularity in recent years thanks to its rich cultural heritage, spectacular national parks and fascinating high-tech districts. From the tranquil temples of Gyeongju and...

August 14, 2025 A – Z of Architectural Wonders of the World

Read time – 4 minutes Take an alphabetical journey through the world’s most incredible buildings. These architectural wonders of the world may be ancient, historic structures steeped in long-lost traditions or avant-garde masterpieces of the modern day. Here are 26 manmade wonders guaranteed to blow you away. Architectural Marvels A – Angkor Wat, Cambodia Angkor Thom...

August 12, 2025 Wild at Heart: 5 Exodus Projects Protecting Global Species

We believe travel should not only immerse you in the world’s most spectacular places but help protect them too. From the savannahs of Kenya to the rainforests of Costa Rica and Vietnam, we now have a truly global presence in species protection. In partnership with conservation experts and local communities, our projects span five key...