"Pura Vida" embodies the country's relaxed and laid-back attitude, its appreciation for nature and sustainability, and its commitment to living a simple and fulfilling life.
Peaceful Costa Rica has maintained a policy of disarmament and neutrality since 1949, and has no army.
October 27, 2025
Wine travel isn’t just for luxury travellers anymore.If you’re working with a tighter budget, there’s a whole world of vineyards waiting — far beyond the usual names like Napa Valley or Tuscany. In 2026, the smart move is to explore lesser-known regions where you’ll get authentic experiences, meet local creators, and break out of the […]
October 23, 2025
Our Smartest Cities: From Copenhagen’s bike utopia to Singapore’s hawker-AI heaven, here’s how daily life actually feels in 10 of the smartest, cleanest, and greenest cities in 2025—plus top experiences, food, culture, and sustainable travel tips. If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to live inside the future—without giving up late-night noodles, parks, or […]
October 10, 2025
Welcome to our guide to unique festivals. There’s traveling — and then there’s traveling. The kind where you wake up in a small Spanish town covered in tomato pulp, or watch monkeys down Fanta on ancient Thai ruins, or find yourself clapping for a guy pretending to play an invisible guitar in subarctic Finland. These […]
October 2, 2025
The Happy City Index — published by the Institute for Quality of Life — ranks 200 global cities using 82 indicators across governance, environment, economy, mobility, citizen well-being, and health. Cities are then grouped into “Gold,” “Silver,” and “Bronze” tiers, with the top 31 dubbed the “Gold Cities.” In 2025, Copenhagen takes the crown, but […]
September 23, 2025
You don’t find a great speakeasy; you earn it. You push on blank walls, whisper a password, climb behind a fridge, or squeeze through a row of gym lockers that definitely weren’t on the floor plan. And when the door clicks? Boom—low lights, big ice, and cocktails that feel like little acts of theatre. Below […]
September 22, 2025
Wondering where to spend New Year's Eve? From fireworks over Sydney Harbour to samba in Rio, these are the 10 best cities in the world to celebrate New Year's Eve, with history, traditions, travel tips, and must-do experiences.
