There are getaways, and then there’s getting away from it all. El Capitan Canyon falls firmly in the latter camp. Located between the coast and 2,500 acres of protected state park in Santa Barbara, California, El Capitan Canyon offers a…

If you grew up reading fairy tales as a kid, chances are you’ve encountered the work of Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. From “The Little Mermaid” and “The Ugly Duckling” to “Thumbelina,” and more, Andersen left his mark on the…

One of the most exciting underwater experiences you can have is to explore sunken wrecks in the wide expanse of the world’s seas and oceans. It’s a fascinating window into our collective past and a dramatic sight to behold. Now,…

I arrive in Paros in the dark on the ferry from Athens and am immediately drawn to the strip of bars and restaurants lining the harbour front. Although it’s getting near 11pm most are still open and I settle for…

The smallest and most westerly of the Canary Islands, El Hierro was once considered the end of the world but now is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and Geopark with crystal clear waters and over 500 extinct volcanic craters. Being the…

I’m heading for Naxos, supposedly the island where Dionysus, the god of wine and fun was born. It’s the largest of the Cyclades and probably the most fertile due to rain clouds forming on its mountains. I can see those…

Quarantine-free Sicily, the largest island in the Med is just across the Strait of Messina from mainland Italy’s big toe. It offers idyllic beaches, cerulean waters, archaeological treasures, luscious vineyards, great food, fine wine and a chance for some winter…

The world moves so quickly that we often forget to just relax and enjoy the view. Put away your phone and laptop, get comfortable and watch as the ever-changing landscapes of Europe flicker past as the train speeds seamlessly onwards.…

Move over, Trolltunga and Lofoten — there’s now one more spot to add to the list of epic places to take photos in Norway: the Vøringsfossen bridge. The recently opened bridge climbs over the dramatic, 535-foot Vøringsfossen waterfall, allowing visitors…

The hills are alive in North Wales with the cranky rhythm of chugging wheels and the whistle of coal powered trains as a stream of steam is funnelled out through their chimney. It’s a mode of transport that hails from…