International Traveller

As we were putting this issue together it became clear that there were two strong themes coming to the fore with the stories we have gathered together. A lot of them are real top-of-the-bucket-list destinations and experiences: seeing wild and perpet

You’ll find QT’s latest offering on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, with views of the Southern Alps, in New Zealand’s outdoor adventure capital. With boutique guest rooms and cool drinking and dining spots to relax into after a day’s adrenalin-seeking,

At the Alte Nationalgalerie, Wanderlust uses the motif of the ‘wanderer’ in fine art to examine the boost in a desire to travel and explore nature that occurred during the 19th century. smb.museum/en TURNER PRIZE-WINNING ARTIST WOLFGANG TILLM

For the very first time, a Michelin Guide Bangkok has been unveiled showcasing the best of Bangkok’s diverse dining scene. Three restaurants received the distinction of two stars: Gaggan helmed by India’s most celebrated chef, Gaggan Anand; opulent F

Okinawa’s recent past is dominated by the events of the Second World War, when one of the final battles of the war in the Pacific was waged here. Peace Memorial Park, located at the scene of the Battle for Okinawa at Itoman on Okinawa Island, is dedi

Being located in the very south of Japan, Okinawa is closer in proximity to China than it is to Tokyo, a fact that is reflected in its delicious cuisine. Pork, which plays a big part in food here, was introduced from China in the 14th century. And th

The Pantu Festival, held on the island of Miyako-jima, dates back to ancient times when locals believed that every year three gods (pantu) formed from sacred soil would rise from the earth near Shimajiri. Uya (parent), Naka (middle) and Ufa (child) m

Despite the fact that Japan is itself an island nation, beaches are not the first features that spring to mind when you think of it. But in Okinawa, Japan has its very own tropical paradise, where the focus is on all things wet and wonderful. Situate

Okinawans live longer than most people in the world, especially women, who on average live until 90 (for men it’s 84). It all has to do with diet, staying physically active and having a famously laid-back outlook. Visit Ogimi, located in the north-we

North America’s 50th state has a flavour and history unlike anywhere else in the world, and a quick drop-in vacation doesn’t even scratch the surface. An itinerary that gives you time for the sunsets, the bewitching Polynesian ambience and the lesser

All too often I’m disappointed by Parisian hotels and I’ve stayed in more than a few over the past couple of decades. Rooms too small, miniscule bathrooms, gaudy over-the-top décor and stingy Continental breakfasts are generally the norm. So, it’s a

Having spent quite a few years working for a well-known fashion magazine, the idea of staying in a hotel that employs a stringent palette of black and white throughout set my fashionista heart all aflutter. Housed in a converted row of six historic

Armed with a simple yet incendiary notion, I was ready for a good ol’ Southern-style feud. I assumed that they would have their dukes up too, but life in faraway places rarely flows the way you expect it to. Burdened by flashbacks of shadowy teenage

Kafanas are taverns that serve traditional meals, barbecued meats, Macedonian wines and other tipples. Popular throughout the Balkans, they are a legacy of the country’s past as part of Yugoslavia. The neighbourhood of Debar Maalo is the place to go