With its epic expanse and diversity of landscapes, it seems like it should be easy to find some solitude in the USA. But that’s not always the case, with some of the country’s beauty spots getting clogged with visitors, particularly…

With its reputation for delivering some of Canada’s most iconic scenes on a sweeping scale – think unbelievably blue lakes backed by majestic snow-capped peaks – it’s easy to see why Banff continues to reign as the country’s most-visited national park.…

Ask ten experienced hikers to nominate the best treks in the world and they’ll give you ten different answers. Some treks are incredible because of the scenery. Some routes are epic because of the almost superhuman levels of effort and…

Most travelers get a taste of Slovakia on a city break in the capital, Bratislava, or by hiking in the famous Tatras.  Yet well beyond its numerous castles and cobbled old towns, the Central European country offers much more. Nowadays,…

Montenegro may be famed for the beauty of its Adriatic coastline dotted with stunning beaches and coves, but even more treasures await you inland. Five national parks with distinctly different landscapes preserve the impeccable unspoiled scenery and create a wonderland…

How do you even begin to choose the best beach in the Philippines? With 7641 islands to choose from, you could throw a dart at a map and be confident of finding sandy shores and turquoise waters. For decades, the…

If you’ve ever dreamed of hiking a volcano, exploring ancient ruins and snorkeling across a coral reef all in one trip, then Central America is the place for you. Its seven countries offer some of the world’s most sought-after destinations. History…

In huge Patagonia, there are plenty of different transportation options. The region’s towns are well connected by a network of buses, with frequent flights to larger towns from the capital cities of Chile and Argentina. Chile’s long coastline, meanwhile, is served by…

Lithuania is the unsung star of the Baltics. With a wealth of baroque and art deco architecture, sobering relics of a Soviet past, a thriving, ever-evolving dining scene and ample natural attractions, the country delivers something for every traveler. Its…

Split between Chile and Argentina, the rugged regions of Patagonia and neighboring Tierra del Fuego boast more than a dozen national parks. Sure, some South American countries beat them for sheer numbers of parks – Brazil has more than 70…