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Snorkelling in the Bay of Pigs? Birdwatching? Peering over a pink swathe of flamingos? Here's all you need to know about visiting Ciénaga de Zapata National Park.

From stunning beaches to battered colonial cities; Soviet remnants to vintage cars. Here are our top things to do in Cuba.

With so much to see in Cuba how do you fit it all in? Here is our comprehensive itinerary for how to spend 2 weeks in Cuba.

Cuba can be an exciting and frustrating place to travel in. Here's everything you need to know about getting around Cuba to help make your trip a little smoother.

Travelling to Cuba can be frustrating. But with planning, much of the frustration will disappear. Here are 14 really useful travel tips.

Under the crumbling buildings and decaying infrastructure, Havana hides an intriguing spirit. Here’s how to spend 3 days in Havana.

Playa Larga is the gateway to the Cienaga de Zapata National Park, a varied ecosystem of wetlands, mangrove forests, coral reefs and underwater canyons. Here's what to see and do.

Do not miss this excellent hike to the turquoise waters of Lago di Sorapis. Great views, imposing mountains, and an exciting path.

The Dolomites are stunning but seeing all the best sights in a short time is challenging. This 7-day Dolomite itinerary shows you how.

The Italian Alps are an excellent destination for some great hiking. After a number of visits, we’ve put together the best day hikes in the Dolomites.

Val di Funes has become and Instagram favourite, but should you come for a few minutes or much longer? Here’s how best to spend your time.

Hiking in Cuba can be great but frustrating with minimal signs and information. Here’s a guide to for independent hiking in the Topes de Collantes Nature Reserve.

Parque Guanayara's natural pools and waterfalls make a great day trip from Trinidad and an insightful way to understand the lives of people working in the coffee industry.

Parque el Cubano is the most accessible park from Trinidad, Cuba. Here’s all you need to know to visit some beautiful pools and waterfalls.

Take in a slice of real Trinidad away from the main squares and popular tourist haunts. Here’s our quick guide for Trinidad including our favourite cafes, sights, bars and day trips.

Sitting in the natural pools and under the cascading waterfalls of El Nicho is a highlight of any trip to Cuba. Here’s all you need to know.

Viñales Valley has the finest scenery in Cuba. But with few signs hiking is tricky. This guide will help you to complete a fantastic hike.

We spent a month exploring Turkey, collecting the sights and drinking lots of tea. Here's our perfect 2-week Turkey itinerary, capturing the best highlights of this remarkable place.

Just want the essentials? Here’s our quick guide to Havana with our favourite places to eat, the most atmospheric places for a drink as well as our top picks for the best things to see and do.

The Sierra de Grazalema is a little unknown, but an excellent place to hike. Here's how to hike El Pinsapar.

Driving through the white villages of Andalucía is a great journey. Here is the perfect route to collect 5 of the best, and a blue one as well.

El Torreón is the highest peak in the stunning Sierra de Grazalema, with views over Andalucía, Gibraltar and even Africa. Here’s our complete guide.

Sassolungo – Langkofel massif is a challenging hike, but the constantly changing views make it one of the best. Here's what you need to know.

In early spring or fall, Seville’s massive cathedral and stunning Alcázar are bathed in sun. Here's how to spend 3 days in Seville.

Tucked into the Sierra de Grazalema in Andalucía, the 400-metre Garganta Verde is a magnificent half-day hike. Here is all you need to know.

Cheetahs at Okonjima Nature Reserve are reared in captivity and habituated to man. Should you walk a few metres from these wild animals?

Kayaking with seals and riding mighty dunes in a Sandwich Harbour 4x4, is a Namibian experience we highly recommend

Sintra is packed with fairy-tale palaces, hilltop castles and Moorish influences. Here's all you need to know about how to spend one day in Sintra.

Lisbon may be lacking in great sights. But this city is so much more than its parts. Here is how to have an excellent 3 days in Lisbon.

From crazy bus rides to iconic train journeys; delicious local food in sublime scenery and ancient treasures. Here are our top experiences in beautiful Sri Lanka.

Our 2-week Namibia road trip explores dunes & barren landscapes; tracks rhinos, cheetahs and leopards, and drives the Skeleton Coast.

From breath-taking hiking and exceptional safaris to innovative food and golden beaches, here are our top experiences exploring the beauty and adventure of South Africa.

From magnificent ancient ruins, the fascinating history of Istanbul, and the whimsical landscapes of Cappadocia; here are our top things to do in Turkey.

Are you thinking of a Mexico road trip? Here are our impressions from a month on the road in this incredibly varied but challenging country.

Discovering Aztec and Maya ruins, exploring Spanish colonialism and lazing on white sand beaches. Here's how to spend 2 weeks in Mexico.

Mexico is a vibrant destination with ancient ruins, incredible beaches and classic street food. Here are our top moments in Mexico.

The towering pyramids, temples and palaces of the ancient ruins in Mexico, are magnificent monuments to the story of the Mesoamerican people.

The city of love has so much to do it’s a challenge to fit it all in. Here is our detailed itinerary for your 3 days in Paris.

Cute picture perfect cafes in Paris are making room for cool spaces where the focus is firmly on the quality of the brew. Here's our list of the best coffee in Paris.

Driving in Mexico can be safe & easy, but also tricky and stressful depending on where you go. Here's our advice for driving in Chiapas & Yucatán.

Dig under the surface of this busy city and you will find spending 3 days in Mexico City is more fun than you could possibly have imagined.

After a month exploring the country, here’s our list of the most wanderlust-inspiring cenotes and waterfalls in Mexico.

The Kandy to Ella train meanders over misty mountains and manicured tea plantations. Discover why it is a must on any Sri Lankan itinerary.

The ancient city of Polonnaruwa is a monument to a remarkable kingdom whose ancient temples and palaces provide an excellent cycling day out in Sri Lanka.

A concrete jungle packed with beautiful temples, floating markets and sublime street food. Here’s how to spend 3 days in Bangkok.

Railay bay, one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, is easily accessed from both Railay and Tonsai beach – so where should you stay?

Our 10-day Iceland Itinerary uncovers what makes Iceland unique; exploring the Ring Road with semi-adventurous day trips into the Highlands.

Namibia’s rural farmers lose their livelihood when wildlife kill their livestock. But should Trophy Hunting be part of the solution?

Getting great game viewings on a self-drive Etosha safari always involves luck. But our complete guide helps increase your chances.

Climbing Bid Daddy Dune and staring across the never-ending Namib Desert is a breath-taking experience almost anyone can do. Here is how.

Driving the Skeleton Coast conjures up images of ships wrecked in foggy coves and sand dunes crashing into the sea. But does it live up to expectations?

Spectacular vistas, windswept sand dunes and remarkable wildlife encounters, here’s our list of the best things to do in Namibia.

Sabi Sands vs Kruger: Should you choose 5 star guided luxury or the self-driving safari adventure? Here's our take on these two fantastic safari experiences.

Sip great wines, spot the big 5, hike the coastal paths and uncover the story of apartheid on our magnificent 3-week South Africa itinerary.

Spotting game on a self-drive Kruger safari involves a lot of luck, but here are our 10 tips to help improve your chances.

Our 5-day Cape Town Itinerary captures all that is great about one of the most beautifully set cities in the world.

Every tourist should take a Langa Township Tour in Cape Town. Here is all you need to know and what you might learn from this experience.

Driving the F-Roads in Iceland offers amazing scenery, well off the beaten track, but presents some challenges. Is this 4X4 rental adventure for you?

Our 4WD explored the length and breadth of Iceland. When all was said and done, here are the top things to do in Iceland that made it special.

Our 4X4 self-driving Landmannalaugar day trip is the perfect way to see the best of Iceland. Here is what you need to know.

Driving to Askja Caldera in Iceland is a challenging yet simply stunning day trip into the highlands. Here is all you need to know.

We think Istanbul is the best city destination in the world. But with so much to do, here’s our recommendation for how to fit it all in.

Our complete guide to hiking in Kerlingarfjöll exploring the steaming vents and rusty red mountains of Hveradalir.

After a last-minute trip to Ölüdeniz, followed by an even quicker one out, we learnt that travel can help you understand your preferences like nothing else.

Istanbul has been one of the most important cities in world history. But we soon discovered its uncertain future was just as fascinating.

There are hundreds of historical places in Turkey, and you risk being ruined out. Here is our selection of the best sites to visit.

From gazing over its ancient history, trying its tasty food and exploring its modern vibe; here are our top 10 things to do in Istanbul.

Cappadocia is one of our favourite destinations. A land of sculpted rocks, where you sleep in five-star caves and ride hot air balloons. Our 4-day Cappadocia itinerary helps you see it all.

A Cappadocia hot air balloon ride truly lives up to all the bucket list hype. Here’s how to experience the icing on this Instagram fuelled cake.

We spent three weeks on a magnificent road-trip around Turkey. Here are our top tips for driving in Turkey and getting home in one piece.

Our detailed guide to hiking in Cappadocia including all the information, maps and tips we think you’ll need to experience some beautiful walking in this surreal destination.

There are many great things to do in Cappadocia, but during 4 magical days, these 6 moments shone a little bit brighter than all the rest.

The best things to do in Cádiz is not simply ticking of all the sights. Instead, we suggest, you just eat, drink and stroll the streets.

Our run down of how to spend 2 days in Córdoba collecting all the historical sights, exploring the world-famous patios and dining on cheap tasty tapas.

Córdoba allows you to see many of its sights for absolutely nothing. Here's our pick of the best free things to do in Córdoba.

The Moorish sites in Córdoba tell the story of the only Islamic Caliphate to rule from western Europe; one that yearned for scientific advancement and spread knowledge across backward Christian empires.

There are over 50 patios of Córdoba, tucked in alleyways and backstreets. Here is our pick of the patios you definitely should not miss.

A day trip from Jerusalem to Bethlehem is a great way to get into the West Bank and explore some great sites. Here is what you need to know.

Exploring the holy Christian sites in Jerusalem taught us a valuable lesson in the power and wealth of religion and empire. Here's what we learnt in this intriguing city.

Our pick of the 6 best Jewish Sites in Jerusalem, that help to explain the remarkable ancient history of the Jewish people.

Our 7-day Israel itinerary uncovers the amazing history of Jerusalem, as well as hipster-cool Tel Aviv. Here is all you need to know.

The Kandy Cultural Show and Temple of the Sacred Tooth ceremony have become popular tourist fodder. Are they worth the trip?

Hiking Tre Cime di Lavaredo loop is an excellent day in the Dolomites with stunning views of jagged limestone peaks, top quality rifugios and awesome photo opportunities

Hiking in the Alps in summer is stunning. But should you go to the Dolomites, Tyrol, Swiss or French Alps? Here are our recommendations.

With clearly marked paths, excellent facilities and inspirational scenery, you'd think hiking in Norway would be a breeze. Not so for us. Here's our account of our walking trip from Turtagrø hotel.

The trials and tribulations of driving in Morocco. Fun roads, easy navigation, amazing scenery and some of the most confusing road etiquette anywhere.

Our driving itinerary, covering 9 days in Morocco. See beautiful, but crazy old towns, amazing scenery and live the desert lifestyle in an overnight camp.

Our 10 days in Sri Lanka itinerary covering historic ruins, beautiful lush countryside, friendly culture, and idyllic, golden beaches.

It’s worth every one of the 1,000 steps passed gardens, frescoes and playful monkeys to reach the 200m high ancient city of Sigiriya.

Jemaa el Fna in Marrakech is bursting with storytellers, magicians and exotic mystery that keep the crowds happy night after night.

Our fantastic day hiking up to Skageflå Farm in Norway's impressive Geirangerfjord with some incredible viewpoints along the way.

14 days in Europe swimming in beautiful Mediterranean waters, scaling lofty Alpine peaks and exploring hilltop markets.

After spotting Cinque Terre on Instagram we set out to see if this Italian destination lived up to it's 1:1 reputation.

Touring around Lake Como on ferry and private boat, spotting celebrity hangouts, blissful Italian villages and impressive Villas.

One fantastic day riding Switzerland's impressive cable cars and completing a tricky, yet exhilarating walk up to Hörnlihütte

Norway’s stunning Fjordlands is a fantastic road trip destination. Our 10 day Norway Road Trip Itinerary tells you all you need to know.