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Austin and Fort Worth may be battling head-to-head for the ‘trendiest city in Texas’ title, but there’s a new sheriff in town. Reporting record numbers of visitors with another month left to go, it’s safe to say the ‘Lone Star State’ has more than one shining star after all – at least in terms of tourism. With…

When you think of planning an unforgettable trip to Southern California, the desert may not be at the top of your mind. You’re probably thinking Los Angeles, San Diego, or perhaps some sleepy beach towns along Orange County’s pristine coastline. But there’s one oasis 2 hours from San Diego that doesn’t get enough hype. Well, unless…

While you’re chopping wood for the fireplace this winter, there’s usually one place everyone seems to daydream about for a sunny escape: Florida. The ‘Sunshine State’ has always been one of the most reliable getaways with year-round summer vibes and Caribbean-esque beaches, but with that comes crowds at many of the top vacation spots. It may sound…

While many of us are Googling how to spatchcock a turkey, some of us are in search of where our next sunny escape will be. The South is teeming with warm-weather getaways where most travelers set their sites for Florida, the rightfully named ‘Sunshine State’. But don’t sleep on what the rest of the South has…

One of the aspects of travel that saddens me personally is how often Mexico is wrongly portrayed. Mainstream news grips any negative event with a tight fist to paint a misinformed picture of one of the world’s most fascinating countries. But the truth is that most of Mexico is safe; otherwise, millions of tourists wouldn’t…

There’s no shortage of paradisal vacation spots across Spain ranging from cultural delights to pristine coastlines, and sometimes both intertwined into one amazing place. Spain’s tourism levels have been on such a tear that hidden gems are harder and harder to uncover, but away from the mainland lies the popular Canary Islands, home to numerous postcard beach towns to…

A chance to walk in the Kauppi Forest in Tampere, Finland and totally immerse in nature. Lying on a soft bed of moss I could have easily drifted off into a deep sleep. Instead, my thoughts turned to my experiences of the morning. After a short drive from Tampere city centre, we pulled into the…

We reveal the best restaurants foodies should visit in Armenia. Look at the geography of Armenia. This small but ancient country on the eastern fringes of Europe shares borders with Turkey, Iran, Georgia, and Azerbaijan. The Black Sea and Caspian Sea aren’t far away. This might be a tough neighbourhood at times, but it gives you a clue as to…