Explore

In Tokyo, A Dessert Bar Pairs Soft Scoop With Natural Wines

Explore

In Vilnius, Food Provides A Path Into The Past And A Taste Of The Future

Brazil

How A Floating Brazilian Lodge Is Keeping The Amazon’s Caimans Swimming

Explore

I Tried Sledding Across Remote Norway To Test My Mental Resilience – Here’s Why You Should, Too

Design

The Luxurious New Marrakech Riad Where Art Imitates Life

Canada

A Guide To Whistler Beyond The Mountains

North America’s biggest alpine resort offers four seasons of fun, from thrilling outdoor pursuits and a sizzling food scene to world-class art museums worth skipping the slopes for

Stories

For Winter Wellness, Try A Cold Water Retreat In Cornwall

At Three Mile Beach, a cold water therapy programme makes for the perfect winter wellness escape – featuring surfing, coasteering and a Wim Hof-approved ice bath

Amsterdam

A First-Timer’s Guide To Amsterdam’s Eastern Docklands

The Dutch capital’s culturally switched-on, design-forward eastern district is a joy to get lost in, and the perfect home for Amsterdam’s heritage-rich new Hoxton crash pad

Italy

Heaven And Earth In Umbria at Hotel Castello Di Reschio

In the heart of Umbria, the transformation of a fairy-tale, 1,000-year-old castle into a design-driven hotel has brought new life not just to the building but to the idyllic Italian hills that surround it

Rwanda

Walking With Giants – How Rwanda’s Gorilla Conservation Is Community-Fuelled

The African nation offers a blueprint on how community-first wildlife conservation can be used as a driving force for change. One writer takes a hike into the forest, but finds the real joy of Rwanda lies in the eco-conscious commitments of local communities

Places to stay

This South African Hotel Is The Epitome Of Eco Excellence

At Bushmans Kloof in South Africa’s Cederberg mountains, quiet luxury goes hand in hand with sustainable ambitions

California

A Hedonistic Guide To Palm Springs – America’s Rule-Breaking Desert Town

In Palm Springs, rules are optional. Kate Guest visits the shapeshifting Californian town to trace its rebellious resurgence

Health & Wellness

Riding the Waves: How Surf Therapy Can Heal Trauma

Intent on exploring the healing power of the ocean, one writer joins a week-long retreat with Resurface – an evidence-based surf therapy programme in Morocco – where mindfulness, yoga, surfing and a felt sense of community all contribute to a transformative trip

Portugal

The Local: The Alentejo “Farm Shop” You’ll Want To Get Lost In For Hours

In our regular series The Local, we celebrate the independent shops selling souvenirs worth making space for. This week, we head to Portugal’s wild and unspoilt Alentejo region to explore a store championing fine native produce that, whether you’re in the mood for a farm-to-blanket picnic or seeking a housewarming gift for that hard-to-buy-for someone, delivers