Category: Destinations

A harmonious blend of old and new, Bahrain offers ancient ruins, modern malls and delightful beaches. Situated in the warm waters of the Arabian Gulf, Bahrain is an archipelago of 33 islands, a unique blend of ancient history and modernity. Back in 3000 BC, it was the heart of the Dilmun civilization and an influential…

While you’re likely to be well-familiarized with the likes of Barcelona, Mallorca, and Gran Canaria, we’re pretty sure you haven’t heard of Asturias, or if you did, you promptly brushed it aside as it’s not, you know, your usual beach hotspot. Gross mistake. As it turns out, Asturias is currently one of the fastest-rising Spanish destinations in…

Far-flung but worth the trek – nearly 80 million people crossed the dividing line of Europe and Asia in 2024. Split by the Bosphorus Strait, travelers can spend their time on the European side or Asian side of the city, and as someone who has had the privilege of visiting the world’s trendiest city, I can attest…

London, it was a good run! Now it’s another timeless city’s turn in the spotlight, at least according to the New York Times. Naming 2025’s ‘52 Best Places to Travel’, taking home gold is a U.K. city often left in the shadows of London. But, travelers have been more receptive to exploring more of what the…

Truth be told, we’ve covered numerous Amsterdam alternatives since the iconic city hasn’t exactly been the most welcoming host in recent years. They are going as far as implementing ‘Stay Away’ campaigns, hoping to alter their image as a party-driven destination, yet their famous red lights still illuminate many dark nights. Go figure. That being said, despite…

It’s a world of endless parties and sleepless nights. A relentless celebration that turns West Africa – and especially Nigeria’s largest city, Lagos – into one of the hottest destinations on the continent, if not the planet, right in the middle of winter. Detty December is a magical time between December and early January when…

Ahhh, Portugal! Your sun-kissed southern shores, with golden sands extending for miles on end, the vintage tramways that rattle up your capital’s hilly, pastel-colored neighborhoods, and the vast wine country dotted with fairytale villages to the north. It’s no wonder digital nomads can’t get enough of it, but while millions of expats flock to the same three…

Traveling to Europe in winter is not an idea that appeals to most people: It’s cold, for sure, daylight hours are limited, especially up north, and across many countries, locals are not exactly at their most welcoming selves––can you really blame them when it’s 23°F out? Like everything in life, there is always an exception to the…

Who says winter isn’t a great time to explore the world? A majority of travelers seek out island bliss and sun-kissed shores this time of year, but there’s no harm in embracing picturesque winter wonderlands across the globe. Contrary to popular belief, don’t sleep on Scandinavia’s winter wonders. Just like fall cloaks vast landscapes with…

One of Asia’s most insightful experts has revealed Southeast Asia’s top beach destination – and it’s not any of Thailand’s highly sought-after bucket-list beach towns or pristine islands. Agoda dropped all sorts of surprising nuggets in their latest report, ranging from China’s comeback, hidden gem islands, and Japan’s new hotspot. But Southeast Asia, in particular, has…