Standing on a frozen ridge at Bosworth Field, my feeling is that there are certainly less attractive places to draw one’s last breath. On this frigid December afternoon, I’m looking out at a mist-shrouded hinterland of crisscrossing fields as a milky orange sun sinks behind a distant smudge of cloud. Somewhere out there on that … Read more
Paris is, once again, the best city to visit in the world, according to Euromonitor International. The city topped the market research company’s annual list of the “Top 100 City Destinations” which compares cities using 55 metrics across six categories: economic and business performance, tourism performance, tourism infrastructure, tourism policy and attractiveness, health and safety, … Read more
Even if you’ve never been to Austin, you’re likely aware that the city is known for its barbecue, tacos, and margaritas. Notice how I didn’t mention pizza? While our collective pie obsession is well-catered to across the Northeast and in west coast cities like Portland and Seattle, Austin’s pizza scene has left something to be … Read more
Bernina Express: Chur, Switzerland, to Tirano, Italy Listed as a Unesco world heritage site since 2008, the Bernina line is one of the highest railways in the Alps, promising four hours of panoramic views from its glass-domed carriages: frozen lakes, rivers crashing down canyons and forests heavy with snow. Departing from Chur, the oldest city … Read more
Maliha Fairooz said her first memory of traveling was from Bangladesh to London when she was four years old. “Most kids, when they’re on an airplane, they’re crying and throwing tantrums,” she said. “But not me — I was so excited. I remember flying through the clouds, looking down at the sky and thinking ‘I’m … Read more
All adventurers know: the best places to explore are those that feel hidden away from the world. We look for what’s secret, what’s special, and altogether new. The cities, small towns, and countries that surprise us with their magic—turning the experience of travel into something novel and unforeseen. It’s this common pursuit that’s elevated Joshua … Read more
Tove Jansson’s island life, Finland Fans of Finnish author Tove Jansson will love the idyllic Pellinki archipelago, where she spent her summers on a tiny island, Klovharun, described in several of her novels. About 50 miles east of Helsinki, Pellinki forms part of a group of islands, linked by bridges and a delightful ferry, which … Read more
Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan speaks as he is interviewed by CNBC outside the New York Stock Exchange on Dec. 9, 2021. Brendan McDermid | Reuters With the peak Christmas travel season just days away, Southwest Airlines‘ CEO vowed that the carrier will not have a repeat of last year’s meltdown that stranded thousands of … Read more
Welcome to the vibrant and diverse culinary scene of Austin— a city with no shortage of unique flavors and innovative culinary delights. While this city is celebrated for its barbecue and Tex-Mex, Austin’s culinary scene knows no bounds—boasting an array of exceptional international cuisines. When I moved to Austin nearly three years ago, I made … Read more
The ski resorts of Bulgaria have long been seen as the best option for British skiers hoping to hit the slopes on a budget. Borovets and Bansko might not have the glitz of Verbier, the after-ski buzz of St Anton, or the picturesque villages of the Trois Vallées, but as the solid, wallet-friendly option, Bulgaria … Read more
