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Cork

Volvo Cork Week, a glimpse into Cork’s sailing races

Once a year, sailors and spectators prepare for one of Ireland's most exciting maritime events: Volvo Cork Week. This iconic regatta, usually held in July, has become a must-attend...

Edinburgh

Edinburgh to the rhythm of Scottish music

It's hard to imagine Edinburgh without hearing the echoes of traditional Scottish music throughout the capital. From the streets of the Old Town to the intimate pubs, the city's musical...

Ireland

A guide to Listowel Writers’ Week: Ireland oldest literary and arts festival

very year towards the end of May, people from around the globe gather in the town of Listowel to celebrate the city’s literary heritage. Artists, writers, publishers and poets come...

Turkey

Alaçati, a bobo fairy tale in Turkey

For a long time, this isolated village on the Cesme peninsula in Turkey was inhabited by a slightly ageing population... But today, Alaçati is undergoing a complete renaissance. Thanks...

Tunisia

The most beautiful medinas in Tunisia

Tunisia is home to some sumptuous medinas, three of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Tunis, Kairouan and Sousse. Many others are well worth a visit for their beauty, each with...

Thailand

Spiritual retreats to reconnect with yourself in Thailand

If you feel the need to reconnect with your spiritual side and prioritise your well-being, Thailand could be just what you're looking for. The destination is home to some of the world's...

Tanzania

Immerse yourself in the heart of Africa and discover the islands of Lake Victoria in Tanzania

The largest lake in Africa and the second largest freshwater lake in the world, Lake Victoria borders 3 East African countries: Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya. Formed by a depression created...

Switzerland

Discover the 6 best thermal baths in Switzerland

With its myriad of lakes, rivers and waterfalls, Switzerland is sometimes referred to as "Europe's water tower" and boasts a multitude of natural springs, the potential of which has...

Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo: the first city of the New World

Named Nueva Isabela after Queen Isabella of Castile, Spain, the first city in the New World was founded on 4 August 1496 by Bartolomeo Columbus, Columbus' brother and governor of the...

Qatar

Discover Qatari culture through the arts, heritage and traditions of the country's most beautiful museums and monuments.

When you think of Qatar, you think of the capital Doha and its skyscrapers, dreamy beaches and oil installations, perhaps... But there's more to Qatar than that. The country on the...

Peru

The Gocta waterfall: Peru's hidden treasure

Discovered only 17 years ago, the Gocta waterfall stands out for its 771-metre height. Located in the Amazon region of Peru, its existence was essentially known to the locals before...

Peru

Choquequirao, the Inca city in the shadow of Machu Picchu

When you think of Peru, chances are that the first image that springs to mind is the ruins of Machu Picchu. Famous the world over, the site was even voted "New Wonder of the World"...

Athens

Walk (or jog) along the original route of the modern Marathon

Greece's historical treasures are not just to be found in Athens. Indeed, there are many archaeological remains to discover outside of the city, all of them exceptional and poetic....

Portugal

Portugal's best waves

With its long coastline exposed to all the influences of the Atlantic Ocean, Portugal is also subject to its whims and moods: a distant swell driven by the westerly wind ends up on...

Brighton

A guide to Brighton Pride: one of the largest and greatest pride events in the world

When you think Brighton, you think Pride, that’s how much the event is meshed into the city’s DNA. It’s a yearly dazzling, inspiring and incomparable event that takes place on the...

Dordogne

Exploring Bergerac and following in Cyrano’s footsteps

The tale of Cyrano de Bergerac is one for the ages. A fictional account loosely based on the life of the real Cyrano de Bergerac who lived from 1619 to 1655, emphasises themes of adhering...

Oman

The most beautiful wadis in Oman

What exactly is a wadi, one of Oman's little natural wonders? A wadi is a canyon cut into the rock by a river bed. Water is the source of life in the wadis, whether in the form of...

Scotland

A guide to Edinburgh fringe: the UK’s most iconic artistic summer festival

Every year during three weeks in August, the entire city of Edinburgh transforms into an explosion of artistic flair and the city seems to overflow with colour and creativity. Known...

Malta

Discover the varied nature of the Maltese archipelago through a range of sporting and cultural activities!

Welcome to the archipelago of Malta, the little treasure of the Mediterranean. Whether you're a keen hiker or a nature lover in search of cultural discoveries, the archipelago is a...

Morocco

Farniente, surfing, yoga... head for Taghazout, a chic bohemian resort

Taghazout (pronounced "Tarazout"), which has long remained a secret, was first frequented by the hippy community before becoming the seaside resort it is today. This typical little...

Spain

From tapas to paellas, jamon iberico to papas canarias, a culinary journey under the Spanish sun

The whole world is familiar with the classics of Spanish gastronomy: Andalusian gazpacho, Valencian paella, sangria... But when you travel around Spain, you discover much more, with...

Maldives

Crossroads Maldives: a unique resort in the archipelago

Crossroads: at the crossroads, a point of intersection, a place where roads cross, where you have to make a choice. This is exactly what awaits us at Crossroads Maldives, a unique...

Kenya

A romantic getaway in Kenya's secret Watamu paradise

Far from the vast plains of the Masai Mara National Park, home to the lions, elephants and majestic giraffes for which Kenya is famous, set off to discover Watamu, a little hidden...

Italy

Travelling through Italian art: from the Baroque to the Renaissance

A trip to the Italian peninsula is every traveller's dream. Experiences such as relaxing in a Venetian gondola, sipping fine wine in Tuscany and tossing a coin into the Trevi Fountain...

Mauritius

Discovering Mauritius' culinary heritage

The gastronomy of Mauritius is a journey in itself. Street food, traditional dishes and gourmet cuisine, each dish awakens the senses with its flavours, smells and spices. The cuisine...

Ireland

The Mountains of Wicklow: lakes, mountains and Celtic legends just an hour from Dublin

Dublin, the Irish capital, is the ideal base for discovering Ireland for the very first time, and offers a concentration of the country's riches. History, culture and heritage punctuate...

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