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Destination InspirationLa Paz, Bolivia
Home Explore Destination Inspiration Current Article La Paz, Bolivia 28 November, 2016 Words by Eliza O'Sullivan Where? La Paz, Bolivia Why now? La Paz is among the hottest emerging destinations for 2017. And if you think that's a lofty statement, you should check out its recently opened Atix Hotel, resting some 3,650 metres above sea […]
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Destination InspirationHelsinki, Finland
Home Explore Destination Inspiration Current Article Helsinki, Finland 21 November, 2016 Words by Eliza Sullivan Where? Helsinki, Finland Why now? Located on a peninsula in the Gulf of Finland, this Scandinavian capital is surrounded by water on three sides - and it's currently being touted as 'the new Copenhagen'. In winter, the city and surrounding […]
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Destination InspirationSão Tomé and Principe
Home Explore Destination Inspiration Current Article São Tomé and Principe 29 October, 2016 Words by Leonora Dowley Where? São Tomé and Príncipe, two tiny islands in the Atlantic Ocean that over the past 500 years have been: one of the main centres for the organised slave trade; the largest producers of cocoa in the world […]
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Destination InspirationMuscat, Oman
Home Explore Destination Inspiration Current Article Muscat, Oman 24 October, 2016 Words by Miranda Alsop Where? Muscat, Oman Why now? Wedged between the Al Hajar mountains and the Arabic Gulf coast, Oman's capital is an Arabic city which retains its old world charm - a rarity among the ritzy, high-rise cities of the modern-day Middle […]
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Destination InspirationLake District, Cumbria
Home Explore Destination Inspiration Current Article Lake District, Cumbria 17 October, 2016 Words by Joanna Coates Photos by Joanna Coates Where? Cumbria or, more specifically, the area known as the Lake District. The land of of fells and tarns. Inspiration to writers, artists and walkers alike. Why now? Make like Wainwright and lose yourself within […]
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Destination InspirationMostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Home Explore Destination Inspiration Current Article Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina 10 October, 2016 Words by Miranda Alsop This article appears in Volume 31: The Freedom Issue. Where? Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina Why now? Mostar is a place waiting to be discovered, a snapshot of Europe's multicultural past. The medieval city is an assortment of Ottoman, […]
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Destination InspirationBled, Slovenia
Home Explore Destination Inspiration Current Article Bled, Slovenia 26 September, 2016 Words by Melissa Epifano Where? Bled, Slovenia. Why now? Nestled in the Julian Alps, Bled is the perfect little resort town for those in search of an off-the-beaten-track breath of fresh air. It looks almost untouched by human civilisation with its lush green hills, […]
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Destination InspirationTallinn, Estonia
Home Explore Destination Inspiration Current Article Tallinn, Estonia 19 September, 2016 Words by Melissa Epifano Where? Tallinn, Estonia. Why now? The capital of Estonia is the country's cultural hub, blending medieval history of burnt sienna-coloured rooftops, intricate gothic churches and winding cobblestone streets with a contemporary edge in the form of skyscrapers, shopping malls and […]
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Destination InspirationWest Yellowstone, Montana
Home Explore Destination Inspiration Current Article West Yellowstone, Montana 12 September, 2016 Words by Jillian Guyette Photos by Jillian Guyette Where? West Yellowstone, Montana, USA Why now? West Yellowstone, Montana lies adjacent to Yellowstone National Park and is charmingly stuck in a time warp - here a small-town vibe mixes with old-school signage. You'll find […]
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Destination InspirationMafia Island
Home Explore Destination Inspiration Current Article Mafia Island 05 September, 2016 Words by Leonora Dowley Where? Mafia Island, just south of Zanzibar. Why now? While Zanzibar was once a remote paradise, it's now a popular holiday destination which can no longer honestly be described as 'off the beaten track'. Mafia, however, remains almost completely unspoilt […]
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Destination InspirationRas al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Home Explore Destination Inspiration Current Article Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates 29 August, 2016 Words by Electra Simon Where? Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates Why now? About an hour's drive from Dubai, Ras al-Khaimah (RAK) is the most northern Emirate, nestled in the Hajar mountains and boasting one of the most varied landscapes in the […]
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Destination InspirationPorto, Portugal
Home Explore Destination Inspiration Current Article Porto, Portugal 15 August, 2016 Words by Electra Simon Where? Porto, Portugal. Why now? As if inebriated by its star export of port, days pass by at a leisurely pace in Lisbon's rawer sibling - while the young, ambitious population is raring to go. Portugal was one of the […]
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Destination InspirationBocas del Toro, Panama
Home Explore Destination Inspiration Current Article Bocas del Toro, Panama 08 August, 2016 Words by Electra Simon Where? Bocas del Toro, Panama Why now? This laid-back archipelago of approximately 200 islets is known as a surfing mecca and is fast becoming one of the most coveted spots for ecotourism. Considered by many to be the […]
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Destination InspirationSarandë, Albania
Home Explore Destination Inspiration Current Article Sarandë, Albania 01 August, 2016 Words by Electra Simon Where Saranda (or Sarandë), Albania Why now? It's been over 20 years since Albania was released from the communist grip and western travellers are slowly starting to get wind of this alternative beach town. While Spain, France, Italy, Greece and […]
