Cortina d’Ampezzo is one of the best places to base yourself to see the Dolomites. This guide covers all the great things to see and do in the area, as well as accommodation recommendations and practical tips for visiting. The Eastern Dolomites is dramatic and rugged terrain. Spiky red and grey mountains are surrounded by…
Val Gardena is the perfect base for exploring the central Dolomites with good transport links and beautiful scenery. Here’s our guide to Val Gardena including what to do and where to stay. By: Paul | Last Updated: 4 May 2024 The Dolomites is a mountain range in the north-east corner of Italy and…
Embrace the splendor of Oeschinen Lake, a beautiful mountain lake with enchanting turquoise waters framed by dramatic jagged peaks. Get the most out of the area with our guide to visiting Oeschinensee Switzerland. Oeschinen Lake has beautiful blue-green waters. Like a massive cauldron of rock, jagged peaks rise 3,500 meters from the edges. When the…
My time in Cervia was supported by Visit Cervia and Ravenna Tourism Along the sun-drenched sands of the Emilia Romagna Riviera, you’ll find Cervia, an Italian city of two tales. One side serves up Pope-linked sea salt stories of ancient origins, while the other is grounded in gardens and seaside getaways. Combined, they offer an…
Among the rust-colored mesas and spiky hoodoos of Canyonlands National Park find a host of outdoor adventures, scenic drives and breathtaking scenery. Here is our guide to getting the most out of Canyonlands National Park. Canyonlands is one of the most underrated US National Parks. Just a stone’s throw from the much more popular Arches…
The picture-perfect Monument Valley is one of the most-filmed locations on earth, but it’s also a land rich in Navajo culture and breathtaking scenery. Here is our complete guide to visiting Monument Valley Monument Valley is a red sand desert region on the Arizona-Utah border famous for towering sandstone formations. It’s an ancient and rugged…
With powdery white sand and a protected amphitheatre setting, you’d be forgiven for camping down on Porthcurno Beach and not leaving. But there’s plenty more to do in this idyllic slice of Cornwall. Located on the far reaches of Cornwall’s dreamy coast, Porthcurno Beach is one of the finest in the UK. With soft…
Witness one of the most impressive landmarks in Italy at the Siena Cathedral. With a combination of Gothic and Romanesque architecture, and an ornate interior, the cathedral of Siena is one of the most important treasures in the city. Officially the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, the Cathedral of Siena is a remarkable Gothic building…
The karst cliffs and azure waters of Railay Bay make it one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. But we found staying at laid-back Tonsai Beach was the best way to see this stunning scenery. The beaches that line Railay Bay are magnificent. Steep-sided limestone karsts are shrouded in dense jungle and fringed…
Rhossili Bay is often considered one of the best beaches in the UK. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Gower Peninsula there are a host of wonderful things to do in the area. Here is our pick. The Gower Peninsula mesmerises. Stunning coastal walks to intimate beaches reveal towering rock formations on stretches of…