These are the best things to do in Chiang Mai Old Town, starting with checking into atmospheric Chiang Mai Old City lodgings with historic sights on their doorstep, soaking up Chiang Mai’s history and splendour at centuries-old temples and outstanding museums, and getting a taste of delicious Lanna cuisine at local restaurants, eateries and markets, … Read more
Things to do on Lake Como in the Italian Lakes region of Northern Italy include staying at a sumptuous lakeside grand hotel, exploring the beguiling village of Bellagio, doing a speed boat tour or scenic flight, and strolling the luxuriant gardens of the many splendid villas open to the public. Some allow picnics, so take … Read more
These Western Australia road trip itineraries cover the best of the west in four breathtaking drives – from Margaret River, where you can swim, surf, drink, and eat to your heart’s content, all the way up to Broome, where you can savour a sunset over Cable Beach’s creamy sands from the back of a camel. … Read more
The best Northern Territory glamping experiences for getting back to nature include everything from Bamurru Plains’ safari-style bungalows on lush floodplains with grazing wallabies and buffalo to the luxurious Longitude 131º tented pavilions with their views over red sand dunes and scrubby desert to majestic Uluru and Kata Tjuta. While travellers on African safaris and … Read more
The best things to do in Luang Prabang, the beguiling UNESCO World Heritage-listed former royal capital, whose peaceful streets are lined with splendid colonial villas and sparkling temples containing golden Buddhas, include everything from observing the early morning alms-giving ritual to learning to cook Lao food. Lovely Luang Prabang lies on the banks of the Mekong … Read more