Destinations

Cape Town: Destination Guide

QUICK FACTS Region: Western Cape, South Africa Known for: Table Mountain, Robben Island, the...

History

Cape Town: History

Cape Town’s modern history begins in 1652, when the Dutch East India Company set...

What to Wear

What to Wear in Cape Town

Wind is Cape Town’s defining weather feature, particularly the strong southeasterly locally nicknamed the...

Itineraries

Cape Town: 3-Day Itinerary

DAY 1: TABLE MOUNTAIN AND THE CITY Ride the Table Mountain cable car early...

Best Time to Visit

Best Time to Visit Cape Town

QUICK FACTS Best months: November to March (Southern Hemisphere summer) Peak season: December and...

Region Guides

Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula: Travel Guide

Cape Town combines a major city with one of the most scenic coastal peninsulas...

Destinations

Queenstown: Destination Guide

QUICK FACTS Region: Otago, South Island, New Zealand Known for: Adventure sports, alpine lake...

History

Queenstown: History

Queenstown’s founding traces back to the 1860s Otago gold rush, when gold discoveries in...

Best Time to Visit

Best Time to Visit Queenstown

QUICK FACTS Best months: December to February (summer hiking), June to August (skiing) Peak...

Country Guides

South Africa: Travel Guide

South Africa’s combination of natural drama and recent political history makes it one of...

Destinations

Munnar: Destination Guide

QUICK FACTS Region: Idukki district, Kerala, India Elevation: 1,600 metres Known for: Tea plantations,...

Itineraries

Munnar: 3-Day Itinerary

DAY 1: ARRIVAL AND ORIENTATION The drive from Kochi takes around 4 hours —...