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Santiago, Chile

Home Explore Destination Inspiration Current Article Santiago, Chile 17 May, 2016 Words by Serena Guen Where Santiago, Chile. Read our guide here. Why now Sitting between the ‘sky’ (the Andes) and the ‘sea’ (the Pacific) Santiago is a city with a spectacular backdrop. Due to its location, it plays host to so many activities and […]

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Orkney Islands

Home Explore Destination Inspiration Current Article Orkney Islands 10 May, 2016 Words by Joanne Coates Photos by Joanne Coates Where The Orkney Islands. An often overlooked set of islands at the northern tip of Scotland, mentioned in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Why now Still untouched by the likes of large restaurant and shop chains, the 70 […]

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Alaska

Home Explore Destination Inspiration Current Article Alaska 01 May, 2016 Words by Serena Guen Where Alaska Why now The United States’ northernmost state has always attracted those in search of untouched wilderness, but as Alaska becomes increasingly popular its most famous sites are beginning to get more crowded. If you’re looking for a completely isolated […]

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Bryce Canyon, Utah

Home Explore Destination Inspiration Current Article Bryce Canyon, Utah 25 April, 2016 Words by Serena Guen Where Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah. Why now You don’t need a reason to visit one of Earth’s most dramatic landscapes. Bryce Canyon is the result of millions of years of water and wind erosion creating a natural ‘amphitheatre’ […]

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Dead Sea, Jordan

Home Explore Destination Inspiration Current Article Dead Sea, Jordan 18 April, 2016 Words by Serena Guen Where The Dead Sea, Jordan. Why now The Dead Sea makes for a very interesting alternative beach break. This landlocked salt lake is the lowest point on Earth and the dry climate means that the sea is slowly evaporating, […]

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Petra, Jordan

Home Explore Destination Inspiration Current Article Petra, Jordan 11 April, 2016 Words by Serena Guen Photos by Matthew K. Firpo Where Petra, Jordan. Why now Often referred to as The Lost City, Petra is in danger of again being lost due to a plunge in tourist numbers. There is no better time to go than […]

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Maria Island, Tasmania

Home Explore Destination Inspiration Current Article Maria Island, Tasmania 04 April, 2016 Words by Serena Guen Where Maria Island, Tasmania. Why now Apart from sharing a name with our Head of Digital Maria Alafouzou, Maria Island is a national park that offers a rare opportunity to get up close and personal with nature without hordes […]

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Havana, Cuba

Home Explore Destination Inspiration Current Article Havana, Cuba 29 March, 2016 Words by Monica Ainley Where Havana, Cuba. Why now After nearly five decades without direct flights from the United States (though a few crafty Americans would fly up to Toronto, just to get back down to Havana,) some 110 flights are scheduled daily from […]

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The North Pole

Home Explore Destination Inspiration Current Article The North Pole 29 February, 2016 Words by Serena Guen Where The North Pole Why now It’s one of the few places in the world where you can still have a real adventure. Imagine camping and trekking on giant expanses of ice with no horizon or concept of time. […]

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A Mini Guide To Sifnos, Greece

Sifnos is an understated island in the Aegean Sea perfect for unwinding. One look at its clean and beautiful waters and three picturesque villages and you’ll want to grab a straw hat and a sand-covered novel. Here we round up the perfect day on the island.

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Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Home Explore Destination Inspiration Current Article Samarkand, Uzbekistan 21 March, 2016 Words by Serena Guen Where Samarkand, Uzbekistan Why now Set foot in Samarkand and you’ll be instantly transported through its stunning architecture back to 7th Century BC. A Unesco World Heritage Site, Samarkand is one of the first centres of human civilisation alongside Alexandria […]

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The Kingdom of Mustang, Tibet

Home Explore Destination Inspiration Current Article The Kingdom of Mustang, Tibet 14 March, 2016 Words by Serena Guen and Saransh Sehgal Photos by Saransh Sehgal Where The Kingdom of Mustang, Tibet Why now Prior to 1992 no Europeans were officially allowed to set foot in Mustang, now only 700 visitors are permitted each year. It […]

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Udaipur, India

Home Explore Destination Inspiration Current Article Udaipur, India 07 March, 2016 Words by Serena Guen Where Udaipur, Rajasthan, India Why now Think of India and many things will spring to mind but tranquility is not one of them. Udaipur, on the other hand, is a city that still maintains a small town feel. It has […]

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Bergen, Norway

Home Explore Destination Inspiration Current Article Bergen, Norway 25 January, 2016 Words by Meg Abbott and Serena Guen Where Bergen, Norway Why now Embedded in the Seven Mountains among seven fjords, Bergen’s web of timber houses, cobbled roads and patches of greenery make strolling through its streets feel like an adventure into an older era. […]