Author spotlight

Allan Kortbæk

Published author, Journalist, Photographer, Digital Strategist and father are some of the many hats that Allan wears when he blurs the lines between his passion for travel and sharing it with the rest of the world. A lover of the ocean and its waves, Allan is a budding surfer and an all-year round swimmer obsessed with the insanity of winter dips.
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17 of the best Christmas markets in the world

Holidays are coming! Get yourself into the festive spirit with a visit to the most charming Christmas markets that...

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The best music festivals around the world this summer

Summer is here and so are the music festivals. But which one should you pitch your tent at this...

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A city on two continents: what to do in Istanbul

From ancient islands, homely local restaurants and colossal religious monuments with a great heritage – here is our guide...

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12 of the best carnivals in the world

Colourful parades, obscure costumes and flamboyant parties that blaze a trail through the evening - here are some of...

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Off the radar: explore Mexico’s uncharted destinations

Sedate beaches and vivid countryside towns where the horse-drawn carriage reigns supreme ... here are some of Mexico's most...

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Welcome To My World competitions – our top photos and videos

With our video and photo competitions drawn to a close, we reveal some of the travellers who have opened...

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8 things to do on Australia’s Kangaroo Island

From seal spotting to epic hiking trails and cavernous underground rock formations, here are 8 things to do when...

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Stay curious: abandoned places around the world

We speak to Morten Kirckhoff and Jan Elhøj, two explorers with a love for picturesque decay, about their adventures...

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14 monumental European attractions — part 2

From a rotating chrome head in Prague to an enchanting castle ruin in the north of Luxembourg, here are...