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Travelling overseas for the first time since January 2020 was a revelation. Any last-minute anxieties I experienced in the lead-up to the trip – the now-standard worries over whether you've collated the correct paperwork; checking, for the 11th time, entry requirements for your destination – melted away as I felt the sun of another hemisphere on my face again. I was back in Europe and, with its timeworn streets buzzing with life and other languages, it was reminding me loud and clear that the world was, in fact, still here. It was pure joy. Breaking that barrier was the first step towards reclaiming something all travellers lost during the pandemic years: the permission to wanderlust with impunity and dream with abandon. To entertain wildly capricious ideas about ultimate holidays or…
TRAVERSE INDIA'S GOLDEN TRIANGLE As one of the largest countries on Earth, it's impossible to see all of India in one trip. So, where do you start? India's Golden Triangle (Delhi, Agra and Jaipur) will offer you everything you're craving on this copacetic continent. TOP FIVE TREKS AROUND THE GLOBE Conquer these awesome treks and you'll be rewarded with views only few have seen. Climb mountains, traverse valleys and spot volcanoes; just don't forget your hiking boots! SAFARI THROUGH MAASAI MARA Lions and tigers and… hippos? Oh my! Safari across the plains of Maasai Mara over three jam-packed days to experience Kenyan culture, history and wildlife against one of the world's most striking backdrops. WORLD'S BEST TRAIN JOURNEYS Norway, Switzerland, South America… these very different countries all have one thing…
Places | NOMAD “We're on alpine terrain, at an elevation of about 2750 metres, and the red line on a passing thermometer is negligible,” writes photographer Jiwon Kim of the moments before capturing this shot. “We've ridden 2.5 hours and climbed another kilometre from the already high-lying village of Mestia, the capital of the Upper Svaneti in Georgia, to experience sunrise at the foot of the Ushba. On the journey upward, village scenes give way to rocky mountainous inclines. The fresh alpine scents and brisk near-zero air invigorate our tired bodies. Our long exhalations leave paths of misty clouds as we rise and dip on the saddles in tandem with our stallions' rhythmic trots. On arrival at the plateau, the inky darkness lifts slowly, the air becomes increasingly frigid. Our…
GREEN SCENE Singapore has become the first country in the world to be certified as a sustainable destination. The Global Sustainable Tourism Council awarded the certification based on the island nation's commitment to sustainable management, socio-economic sustainability, cultural sustainability and environmental sustainability. REBEL AT HEART Rascal Voyages is sailing into 2023 in style onboard Rebel, a traditional Dutch-inspired phinisi yacht that accommodates just 10 guests. The yacht, which joins flagship Rascal (pictured left), is built around the concept of a floating villa and includes a wine cellar and outdoor cinema. Rascal Voyages is now sailing through Indonesia, with imminent plans to expand to Malaysia and Thailand. rascalvoyages.com DUBAI BY DESIGN Crafted by the world's leading designers, architects and artists, Atlantis The Royal (top right) turns the concept of traditional resort…
MARINA BAY SANDS, SINGAPORE At 150 metres long and straddling the rooftops of three 57-storey buildings, the Marina Bay Sands has the world's longest elevated pool. The stratospheric pool was described as an architectural feat when it opened as part of Marina Bay Sands Resort in 2010 and boasts panoramic views of the city from the water's edge. The pool opens from 6am, giving early birds an incredible vantage point to catch the sunrise from behind the skyline, and doesn't close until 11pm, well after the sky turns to black and the city is illuminated with sparkling lights. Between dips, guests can lounge under palm trees and enjoy food and drinks from a rooftop dining menu designed by renowned LA chef Wolfgang Puck. Open to hotel guests only. marinabaysands.com AMAN…
The breathtaking natural landscape of this country is the ultimate environment for immersive experiences, so it's little wonder that ‘wild swimming', the act of seeking out natural bodies of water to splash, soak and float in, is gaining in popularity. From lakeside beaches to river shallows and waterfalls that act as waterslides, the options for taking the plunge are plentiful and pristine. 1 LAKE MOTOSU Located on the north-western edge of Mt Fuji and part of the Mt Fuji UNESCO World Heritage Site, swimming is a popular pastime at Lake Motosu, which is renowned as the clearest of the Fuji Five Lakes. Less than two hours' drive from Tokyo in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park in Yamanashi, Lake Motosu's pristine surroundings are enough to recommend it; add the prospect of a swim…
