Ghana
New information about flooding in parts of Ghana, including Accra and surrounding areas (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Flooding’ on the ‘Safety and security’ pages).
Istanbul: Destination Guide
QUICK FACTS Region: Marmara Region, Turkey Known for: Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar Nearest airport: Istanbul Airport (IST) Best season: April to May, September to…
Kyoto: Destination Guide
QUICK FACTS Region: Kansai, Japan Known for: Temples, shrines, geisha district, cherry blossom and autumn foliage Nearest airport: Kansai International, Osaka (1 hour by train) Best season: Late…
Cape Town: Destination Guide
QUICK FACTS Region: Western Cape, South Africa Known for: Table Mountain, Robben Island, the Cape Peninsula Nearest airport: Cape Town International (direct) Best season: November to March (Southern…
What to Wear in Munnar
Here’s the thing about Munnar that catches people off guard: it’s not the heat you need to worry about, it’s the swing. At 1,600 metres, your days can…
Best Time to Visit Hoi An
February to May is the best window — dry, warm (25 to 35 degrees), and the town is lively without being overwhelmed. The full moon lantern festival, held…
Dubai: Travel Guide
Dubai is a city of two distinct versions — Old Dubai along the Creek, and the modern skyscraper city. DUBAI Read the full Dubai destination guide for an…
Vietnam: Travel Guide
Vietnam stretches over 1,600 kilometres from north to south, so this guide works best split by region.NORTHERN VIETNAMKnown for Hanoi and the Red River Delta. See the full…
Kyoto and Kansai: Travel Guide
The Kansai region surrounding Kyoto includes several of Japan’s most historically significant cities. KYOTO Read the full Kyoto destination guide for an overview, the history guide for the…
What to Wear in San Francisco
Mark Twain reportedly said the coldest winter he ever spent was a summer in San Francisco, and whether or not he actually said it, the sentiment holds up.…