Why urban trees matter more than ever in growing cities

In fast-growing cities around the world, trees are often treated as decorative extras rather than essential infrastructure. Image: Miriam Kimvangu Yet urban trees quietly perform some of the most i...

Virgin Atlantic adds extra South Africa flights for 2026/27 peak season

Virgin Atlantic is increasing its South African flight schedule for the 2026/27 peak travel season, adding more services between London Heathrow and both Cape Town and Johannesburg as demand for in...

The Owner’s Lodge: Brookdale’s best-kept secret

One night, at the close of summer, I retreated into the luxurious hug of the Paarl Winelands. Where tarred road gives way to gravel and vineyard, and purple shadows dance their way along the slopes...

Colorado Mountain-Made Memories: Top 10 Family-Friendly Summer Picks for Breckenridge, Beaver Creek, and Vail

Winter in the Rockies is world-class, but summer is no consolation prize. Starting around Memorial Day, Colorado mountain towns pack in so many opportunities for adventurers of all ages that there’...

Phnom Penh in 48 Hours: Royal Palace, Mekong Sunsets and Khmer Cuisine

When I decided to visit Cambodia this January, the main attraction for me was seeing the famous Angkor Wat temples, a UNESCO World Heritage site and arguably one of the world’s most important histo...

Up Close to Alaska’s Glaciers: A Summer Journey from Anchorage to Seward

My teenage granddaughter, Violet, and I zeroed in on the perfect area. She itched to become a marine biologist and wanted to study glaciers, so we headed for the Anchorage/Seward area in Alaska bec...

Yellowstone National Park map: the most exotic locations and destinations

The Yellowstone National Park map reveals a park built from steam, cold water, cliffs, and wildlife corridors. NPS divides this huge area into developed districts linked by the Grand Loop. That str...

Escape to Samaná: A Hidden Gem in the Dominican Republic

A limited-time getaway at Wyndham Alltra Samaná invites travelers to experience one of the Caribbean’s most unspoiled destinations. Travelers seeking a more authentic Caribbean escape can now disco...

The Rise of Online Gaming in the Age of Digital Travel

The digital age has fundamentally transformed the way we experience entertainment and travel. While the allure of a physical journey to the neon-lit corridors of Las Vegas or the Mediterranean eleg...

From lemur twins to tiger sightings: The wildlife stories bringing hope this week

Southern Africa’s luxury safari stays are putting conservation first

Luxury travel is changing. In 2026, travellers are no longer chasing exclusivity alone. Increasingly, they are looking for meaningful experiences that leave a positive impact long after the journey...

Seven expos in one: SA’s biggest outdoor lifestyle showcase is back

When the outdoors call. ANSWER Image: Supplied Online shopping is so 2025. So why not explore over 600 premium lifestyle brands in person — sun-in-sky, beer-in-hand, like the good old days? Here’s ...

Strutting Around Stockholm: Steps, Sights and Scandinavian Style

There are plenty of ways to capture a postcard-perfect panorama of Stockholm. We could glide skyward on SkyView, the glass gondola scaling the side of the Ericsson Globe. Or bus over to Fjällgatan ...

Wolf By Lisa Vanderpump Prowls into the Reno/Tahoe Territory Crawling with Celebrities

I flew into Reno, known as the “Biggest Little City in the World,” and drove immediately up to the largest alpine lake in North America. Lake Tahoe, with a surface area of 192 square miles and dept...

Chasing Moon Joy: Hotels are Having a Moment with Full Moon Events

From candlelit dinners to vineyard meditations, hotels are giving travellers a reason to stay up past their bedtime. The post Chasing Moon Joy: Hotels are Having a Moment with Full Moon Events appe...