How to ride a San Francisco streetcar without the queues
San Francisco streetcars – the little trams that run up and down SF’s famous hilled streets – are an icon of the city. But the perma-queue that spells out serious … Read more
North America
North America is an amazing part of this beautiful world. With perhaps the greatest spectrum of climates, geography and cultures in one continent, this is the perfect travel destination.
Miami snapshot – a quick guide to Miami, FL
Miami, Florida: beach clubs, skyscrapers and sunsets over the Caribbean. Down in the Magic City, the sway of the tropics fills the streets. Bars with perpetual happy hours, oversized cocktails … Read more
Why you need to go to Vinales, Cuba. Now!
Revisiting Viñales in Cuba’s west is something we’ve been looking forward to pretty much since we left the first time. Now we’re back and we’re excited about doing a few … Read more
Toronto’s food and street art keeps us warm
As we move through the gears on our trip and the pace quickens, we find ourselves whisked along by our own itinerary. It feels like we’ve only just arrived in San … Read more
How much has Cuba changed – and is the romance over?
Famous for its beauty, culture, music and history, Cuba is a fascinating country. But how much has Cuba changed since 2014? Cuba expert and long-time tourism operator John Ahrens gives … Read more
9 reasons we love San Diego, California
San Diego, California is a young, fun city full of fascinating cultural mixes, stunning beaches and delicious food. No wonder we like it so much. Here are our top 9 … Read more
Is the best apple pie in the USA really in Julian, California?
Apple pie is as American as the stars and stripes of Old Glory, but not all apple pie is made equal. We explore the possibility that the best apple pie … Read more
Mayans in Mexico – our tour of Mayan villages
From eating traditional Mayan food and learning about the ancient culture and history of Maya to meeting a 97-year-old Mayan elder and watching him leap from his hammock to show … Read more
How to drive in Mexico and stay safe – 10 top tips
The freedom of having a car while you’re on holiday is just awesome. It’s cheaper than taxis and you can make up your own itinerary. But having a few inside … Read more
Where to stay in Tulum, Mexico – Casa de las Olas
Tulum and the eastern coast of the Yucatan peninsular is one of Mexico’s great secrets. Lush jungles, ancient ruins, spectacular Caribbean beaches, beautiful food, friendly people. But where do you … Read more