Opening the Door to Porto
Portugal’s second-largest city has plenty to offer - including a slower pace, cooler temperatures and seemingly limitless dining and shopping options.
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Calgary is For Kids
Famous as the home of the Calgary Stampede, Alberta’s largest city draws visitors from around the world, lured by its cowboy charm, wild west heritage and proximity to Canada’s majestic Rocky Mountain Parks.
Read MoreCrucial advice for travel this summer
Travelling this summer - especially in the US? We strongly urge you to take on board these flight attendant tips. Ignore at your own peril!
Read MoreTravelling In The Post-Covid Era: Pro Tip #1
Anxious travellers at Riga International Airport waiting to get tested for Covid-19
The first in our series of pro tips for travelling in the post-Covid era: Covid-19 testing
Read MoreAn American Living in Mexico: The Why and the How
The ‘new normal’ means people are re-evaluating their lives and careers and choosing to venture far afield. Read why this one region of Mexico is a viable option for relocation.
Read MoreUkraine: a foodie paradise
Looking for a quick foodie holiday? Ukraine is the undiscovered country that will cause your friends to say, “Come again? Where is that?” and look at your pictures with envy. The food is by turns inventive and inexpensive, creative and delicious.
Read MoreAs Covid-19 Ends, Hello Summer!
Monique Toda decided that this will be a summer of living with gratitude - never taking for granted the sound of waves crashing on the shore, or the glow of the moon, or the chirping of birds, or the wind on my face, or sunsets, or hugs from my loved ones. Never, ever, ever. Hello, summer!
Read MoreA new wing completed at YVR, but no passengers or aircraft
A new expansion at Vancouver International Airport cost more than a quarter-of-a-billion dollars. But with no passengers or aircraft to occupy it
Read MoreTop Tips for Staying Fit on Vacation
Whether you are journeying thousands of miles from home, or staying put in ‘stay-cation’ mode, our fitness and nutrition expert Yevgenia Baranska shares some indispensable tips.
Read MoreAn Okanagan Escape From the Pandemic
Released from lockdown, travel writer Mark Sessions finds plenty of fresh air, space and safe family fun in Canada’s Okanagan vacation region
Read MoreHeaven on earth
This extraordinarily beautiful photograph was taken last week by wildlife conservationist Nick Mooney who was in a helicopter west of Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair National Park searching for Tasmania’s endangered wedge-tailed eagles.
Read MoreKicking Back in the Coromandel
Take an old mining community turned hippy enclave, add a temperate rainforest, rolling green pastures and stunning coastline and you’ve got New Zealand North Island’s most perfect hideaway. Savvy travellers Shannon Melnyk and Mark Sissons break it down for us.
Read MoreFocus on In-Flight Wellness Lifts Air New Zealand Even Higher
A pioneer in ultra-longhaul flights, Air New Zealand is aiming for new frontiers to make flying a healthier and more comfortable experience
Read MoreA Relaxed Adventure in the Alberta Rockies
For over 125 years, Banff National Park in Canada has been a mecca destination when it comes to breath-taking landscapes, sugar-coated majestic mountains and pristine emerald lakes. Shannon Melnyk discovers some hard-core fun with a soft landing.
Read MoreEnchanting Quebec City
Quebec City is an ancient turreted town on the icy banks of the St Lawrence River. Savvy Traveller Anabel Dean explores...
Read MoreStaying in Tip Top Shape on Vacation
Maintaining your fitness regime on vacation can be extremely challenging. Health and fitness coach Yevgenia Baranska parts with some savvy advice on how to stay in tip-top shape on the road.
Read MoreSavvy Packing for Europe
Packing for a two-week European journey can be frustrating, especially if you want to travel lite. Actress, model, fashionista and savvy traveller Zara Durrani sorts out the basics!
Read MoreThailand health resort’s approach encompasses everything from cancer recovery to a little facial rejuvenation.
Chiva-Som was recently awarded 'The World's Best Destination Spa' in the Conde Nast Traveller Magazine UK readers' traveller awards 2016
Is it a spa, a health resort or a place for rejuvenation and healing? Shannon Melnyk heads to Chiva-Som in Thailand to find out.
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Nice: A cultural clash of the finest kind
Nice - the perfect blend of French perfection and Italian chill! Travel writer Shannon Melnyk shares her gems from this beautiful, seaside resort.
Read MoreFlying Long-Haul? My Secret List of In-flight beauty routines - at affordable prices
Looking great in the air and on the jetway need not bust your travel budget. Savvy angel and beauty expert Phumi Nkosi shared her secrets on how to stay absolutely fabulous!
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