Enigmatic, unspoiled and replete with smiling locals, Oman is an ideal destination for the intrepid traveller. Stretching across its perch at the eastern edge of the Arabian Peninsula, the changing terrain of endless sand dunes, unique villages integrated into canyon walls and breathtaking beaches make Oman’s variety of attractions and distractions seem almost infinite. Even…

THIS ARTICLE IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE. The Chilotes of Chiloé, an archipelago located off the coast of southern Chile, are renowned for their elaborate folk tales and mystical stories inspired by the epic forests and ocean tides that surround them.

Moldova doesn’t quite have the prominent profile of the big and magnificent European republics. However, despite its more modest stature and reputation, it is well known for its calm, nature, hospitability and the preserved ancient traditions kept in nearly every home. Visiting the Past Moldova’s very rich history is perhaps best reflected in its historical…

THIS ARTICLE IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE. Situated 156 kilometres off Venezuela’s central coast, the Los Roques Archipelago is a true Caribbean paradise, one with all the hallmarks of a Fantasy Island experience.

THIS ARTICLE IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND RAJASTHANI. The northwest Indian city of Jaipur has almost always been known as the ‘Pink City’. Some attribute the name to city designer’s attempt to imitate Mughal architecture, notable for its use of red sandstone; others point to an 1873 visit by Edward VII, the then Prince of Wales, preparation for which prompted painting much of the city in pink.