From bootlegging and prohibition in the Twenties, to California’s world-reknowned wines – America’s love affair with booze has had its ups and downs. Right now, though, beer is on the up. In 2016, America had a record 5,000 breweries open nationwide. Not a great time to be going into the beer business, but it's a great time for beer-drinkers to visit the States. We’...

“We know less about our oceans than we do about the surface of Mars”. Its little wonder when you think of Mars’ bleak, red and dusty surface compared to the numerous exquisite ecosystems of Earth’s oceans. It wasn’t so long ago that David Attenborough observed the cognitive prowess of Brazilian capuchins using rocks as tools to smash open hard nut shells in BBC Lif...

Make sure you see the desert city and its ‘scraperscape’ from somewhere with a view on your holiday to Dubai. Seeing the skyline against its sandy backdrop, or the pleasing symmetry of Palm Jumeirah from a bird’s eye view is, at the least, an astonishing reminder that the desert city was once just that – a desert. Watch the sun back light the dusty arid air over the Arab...

A holiday in Canada in winter might sound a brutal affair. Extreme even, when you consider that temperatures in large parts of the country dependently plummet to -30 degrees Celsius. Hardly a winter wonderland if your eyes are frozen shut. You might reckon these acute conditions to be endurable only by thrill seeking skiers, snowboarders, caribou and the likes. You’d be wrong. Coniferous ...

If the thought of stopping by a truly Instagrammable brunch spot with a menu bursting with delicious dishes and exceptional coffee during your first morning in Darwin is at the forefront of your mind during the long-haul flight ahead of you, keep the faith because you're in for a real treat! Darwin has all your brunch desires covered, and here are just a few places where you won't be able to stop ...

Witch tours of Salem, Massachusetts and New York’s grand parades aren’t the only places in America ideal for celebrating Halloween. All across the United States, there are cute and charming towns that throw small time but intimate celebrations on the last day of October. We’ve rounded up five alternative American holiday ideas: Chatham, Massachusetts A hundred miles southeas...

Even the most seasoned travellers sometimes struggle with jet lag. However, the good news is that there are a few things that you can do beat it, boosting your energy levels and easily catching up with some much-needed rest so that you can kick off your holiday in the best possible way by feeling great and ready to take on an adventure. Stay Hydrated One of the most important travel-tips we ca...