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When a group of schoolboys were marooned on an island in 1965, it turned out very differently to William Golding’s bestseller, writes Rutger Bregman

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You could explore the enchanting Old Quarter of Hanoi, Vietnam, on foot. But a tour via a motorbike's sidecar would cover more ground and add a thrill to your trip.

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Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. No mode of travel is more American than the road trip. It’s a national rite of passage. Dating back to Model T days, folks have been hitting the wide-open road to explore every nook and cranny of the 3,000 miles that …

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Go to https://buyraycon.com/thoughty for 15% off your order! Brought to you by Raycon.Support Me & Get Early Access: http://bit.ly/t2clubThoughty2 Merchandis...

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Including a dive that dates back to 1926, where happy hour starts at 8 a.m.

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55k Likes, 466 Comments - Travel + Leisure (@travelandleisure) on Instagram: “Until 1991, Croatia was part of Yugoslavia, and while it was never as isolated as other Eastern…”

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Eight years ago, when I retired, sold almost everything I owned and began traveling the world, I didn’t do it to escape or to separate myself from the things I loved. I did it because I wanted to add some experience and adventure to my life. To move toward being my genuine self, instead of continuing the cookie-cutter life that society had designed for me. However, it didn’t take long to find that moving toward new things in life inevitably moves you away from others. I wanted to share the things I discovered about the world and myself with my old friends, but I found that, because there was no common thread to follow, not many were interested. You met your old friends at a different place and in a different phase of your life. While there still may be affection, your interests and theirs - unless you continue to share common experiences - grow apart. That doesn’t make your new experiences any more valuable than theirs, but it does mean that there is nothing to share or bond over. Nothing in common to discuss. Sure, trekking Tiger Leaping Gorge in China may be exciting for you, but apart from that time you got lost or almost fell, your non-adventure seeking friends just won’t care. They can’t relate.

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To sweat or not sweat, there’s the perennial problem faced by guys all the time. Let’s be honest – all of us are afraid to annoy our surrounding colleagues and peers with wet and (sometimes stinky) underarms. To prevent this unwanted situation, the Tropika Club team is going to help differentiate a deodorant from an antiperspirant, and explain which one might be more ideal for you. Read on. Simply put, we’ll do whatever we require to do to smell good– or at least not scent bad– yet does that indicate it’s far better to regulate the smell our bodies naturally generate with antiperspirant or to stop the problem at its resource with an antiperspirant?

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We give you the formula of how to have an epic day in Barcelona Spain. All the practical advice on the top historic sites, where to eat in Barcelona, the thi...

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Did 2020 disappoint you? New Zealand is planting a ‘Forest of Hope’ and starting the new year 2021 with a dose of positivity.

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Imagine casting off most of your worldly possessions to live on a sailboat you bought on the Internet -- perhaps without even seeing it, or knowing how to tie a knot or hoist the mainsail. These people learned a lot when they gave up terra firma for boat life.

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The clouds are lifting and the sunlit uplands are finally in the view. With the vaccine being rolled out, we can all breathe a sigh of relief and start planning for the gradual return of normal life. With our adventures put on hold last year, at MR PORTER we definitely feel like we need a bit of a breather. But where to go? The scientists still advise us to avoid crowds, for the time being. And we are sticklers for the rules. There is a solution: go where there are no people. Or at least where there are very few. To help you choose a spot on the map, we have scoured the earth to bring you a list of the most interesting and most remote places on the planet. Off we go!

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We've already shared our favorite nude beaches in the US and outlined the rules of nudist resorts. Now, we’re looking around the globe for the best places to soak up the sun, au naturel. Sure, most are just places we’re daydreaming of at the moment. But you can use that extra time to plan the perfect trip… and maybe do a few extra crunches.

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With so many destinations, it can be difficult to know where to go. TripAdvisor rounded up the best places to travel around the world this year.

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For these frequent travelers, a rail journey tops any other mode of transport.

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Your favourite islands to get swept away on.

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Islands throughout the world that are shrouded in mystery! From Mexico's creepy Island of the Dolls to the Naval Base on Diego Garcia #9. “Island of Socotra”...

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London-based Ink Global publishes 36 magazines for 26 airlines and reaches 677 million people a year. And it's adding more titles to its roster.

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David Attenborough explores a cult devoted to John Frum, an American soldier, known globally as the 'Cargo Cult'. If you had never heard of an airplane or a ...

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In many countries in Southeast Asia, such as Myanmar, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia, the arrival of spring also marks the beginning of the new year. Songkran (สงกรานต์), as the festival welcoming in the new year is called in Thai, is often celebrated with playful water fights on city streets over the course of three chaotic days. Over these days, cities turn into playful battlegrounds. Children emerge armed from their houses and bands of revelers gather on the sides of the roads ready to waylay passersby. This, though, is a war with water. [The Conversation]

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The Caribbean island of Bonaire is complete with the bluest water, and a plethora of nature including donkeys and flamingos.

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The Eastern Oriental Express is an unusual and luxurious way to visit Bangkok from Singapore. Read all about it here.

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Costa Rica is getting something right. The Central American country of stunning beaches, rainforests, and biodiversity, is also known for its stable democracy and educated population. Its president, Carlos Alvarado Quesada, said at Davos 2019: “Seventy years ago, Costa Rica did away with the army. This allows for many things. Eight percent of our GDP is invested in education because we don't have to spend on the army. So our strength is human talent, human wellbeing.” By comparison, World Bank data shows the US spent less than 5% of its GDP on education, while the world average is just 4.8%. President Alvarado said not spending on the armed forces also allowed his country to protect the environment. Costa Rica generates more than 99% of its electricity from renewable sources, with the vast majority from hydroelectric dams. While this is a major achievement, electricity only represents a small proportion of the country’s energy usage, as many homes use gas for heating, and fuel for their cars. Air quality in Costa Rica, as in many countries around the world, is a concern, and some parts of the capital San Jose breach World Health Organization limits for air pollution.

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We’ve arrived in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, in the north eastern part of Europe.We’re here for at least a month, with no return tickets booked and we...

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Mr. Cruise-Wilkins hopes to become lucky , as told by the CNN, by finding a treasure buried in the Seychelles by a French pirate almost three centuries ago.

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The luxury travel advisors in the prestigious Virtuoso network have made their travel forecasts for next year.

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With jaw-dropping scenery, delicious food, and plenty of charm, these are the best small towns in Europe.

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In 1989, Mauro Morandi’s boat docked on Budelli Island off the northern coast of Sardinia, Italy. Discovering that the island’s caretaker was retiring within the next two days, Mauro decided to extend his stay indefinitely and step into the role himself. Little did he know that, nearly 30 years later, he would still be there. Mauro has built a small, simple life for himself on the island, collecting rain for drinking water, and building solar panels for electricity. Living alone, his love for his island paradise runs deep, and he hopes to stay as long as his health allows it.

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Retiring by the sea might feel like a pipe dream but an attractive proposal by Italy’s new government could soon make it a reality. The plan’s purpose is to repopulate the southern Italian regions of Calabria, Sardinia and Sicily by inviting both national and international retirees to settle tax-free for 10 years. Apart from the obvious lure of not being bothered by the tax collector, there’s the added draw of the low cost of living and a higher quality of life – think sun, sand and incredible fresh produce to name but a few benefits. The proposal is the brainchild of Italy’s controversial far-right party The League, who make up half of the government. It has yet to be brought to parliament but is being suggested as part of an effort to bolster the economy in these regions. Unemployment and a shortage of jobs means that most local millennials have left for greener pastures. The lack of jobs, however, does not pose a problem for retirees. The League estimates they would inject €20,000 to €25,000 ($23,150 to $28,950) into struggling local economies.

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