Destinations Archives

Why I ended up enjoying Austalia’s most notoriously boring drive

Crossing the Nullarbor from Adelaide to Perth turns out to be rather enjoyable if you make the right stops. Five reasons to drive the Nullarbor Swimming with sea lions at Baird Bay. Standing on top of giant cliffs at Head of Bight. Telegraph history at…

The last of Rarotonga’s canoe carvers

In the Cook Islands, a few men are trying to keep an ancient culture alive. A ceremony in Rarotonga The country’s main ceremonial building looks rather like a cross between a school assembly hall and a small capacity basketball stadium, but we’re all invited in.…

Crater San Fernando on Volcan Masaya, Nicaragua.

Exploring Volcan Masaya: A Top Managua Day Trip

Volcan Masaya offers thrilling day trips from Managua, showcasing its active craters and rich cultural history linked to Spanish colonists.

The John Harvard statue on the Harvard University campus, Massachusetts.

Understanding Harvard: Legends and Campus Life

Harvard University, rich in tradition and legends, offers intriguing stories, campus rituals, and a notable town-gown rivalry in Cambridge.

Montezuma Castle National Monument, Arizona.

Montezuma Castle National Monument: Why visit? Plus history and practical information

The interior of Montezuma Castle in Arizona is off-limits to all except National Park staff. But here’s why the Montezuma Castle National Monument is worth visiting anyway. What is Montezuma Castle National Monument? Montezuma Castle is one of the oldest national monuments in the US.…

Discovering Laos, from Luang Prabang to Pakse

From the monasteries of Luang Prabang to the treks and Mekong River islands of Champasak Province, Laos proves to be frequently, alluringly unusual. Waiting for the monks of Luang Prabang As the sky begins to sieve through enough light for the mole-like eyes of the…