Ica Vineyards: Which Ones Are Worth It and How to Visit Yourself
Forget the chaotic 30-person tour buses. Here’s which vineyards of Ica are actually worth it – Tacama and La Caravedo – and how to visit them yourself, at your own pace.
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Where to Watch the World Cup in Huacachina, Peru
On the Peru trail and stuck on where to watch the World Cup in Huacachina? After three days catching games across the oasis, here are my three top spots – for big nights, chilled afternoons and a quiet lagoon-side beer.
Where to Eat, Drink and Stay in Saltillo: The Ultimate Guide
The honest guide to eating, drinking and sleeping in Saltillo – courtyard taco spots locals queue for, dinosaur-themed quesadillas, microbreweries, cinnamon rolls worth a detour, and where to stay from boutique to budget.
Saltillo: The Only Day Trip Guide That You Need
Saltillo is the Mexican city most travellers have never heard of. And that’s exactly why it’s worth a day trip from Monterrey. Cathedrals, the most baffling museums you’ll ever see, and the three bears in the heart of the city with 0 explanation.
Mauritania Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go
Fewer than 5,000 tourists visit Mauritania each year. If you’re planning to be one of them – for the infamous iron ore train, the ancient desert cities, or simply the adventure of going somewhere almost nobody goes – this is everything you need to know before you arrive.
Nouadhibou: How to enjoy the end of the Ore Train
Nouadhibou sits at the very tip of a narrow peninsula jutting into the Atlantic, split down the middle by the Moroccan border. It’s where you’ll end up after riding Mauritania’s Ore Train. It’s not a destination in the conventional sense, but as a final stop on a Mauritania trip, it’s a surprisingly good one.
Chinguetti, Ouadane and the Adrar Region: Mauritania’s Ancient Desert Heart
Mauritania’s Adrar region is unlike anywhere else on earth – and most people never make it here. Everything you need to know to visit the gems of this ancient heart of the desert, including Chinguetti, Atar, Ouadane, and the Eye of the Sahara.
Visiting Nouakchott: An Honest Guide to Mauritania’s Surprising Capital
Most people pass through Nouakchott on the way to the iron ore train. They’re missing out. Mauritania’s capital is chaotic, fascinating, and – in parts – genuinely surprising. Here’s what to know.
Atauro Island: How to Get There, What to Do, and What Nobody Tells You
Atauro Island, Timor-Leste, is home to the most biodiverse reef in the world, but almost entirely unknown to most people. It can also be a logistical headache. Here’s how to actually get there and back, what to do while you’re there, and everything you need to know about the Sunday shutdown.
Saudi Arabia Road Trip: How to Handle Fuel on a Cross-Country Drive
I drove 3,000km across Saudi Arabia solo. The thing everyone panicked about wasn’t the driving – it was the fuel. Here’s how to avoid getting stuck – practical tips to get through the cross-country drive.
Visiting Solomon Islands: What to actually do in Honiara
Honiara is not a polished destination. The internet is a battle, the heat is relentless, and there isn’t a huge amount to do. But the WWII history is genuinely gripping and Solomon Islands has a raw, uncommericalised quality that’s rare to find.
Visiting Vanuatu: What is it actually like on Efate island
Vanuatu is one of the most underrated Pacific islands and also one of the easiest to visit from Australia. Here’s what to do, where to stay, and how to have the best time.