Chacahua is a small village in Oaxaca, between the Pacific and a lagoon. We camped on the beach in April and spent slow days walking, watching the sunrise and seeing everyday village life. Here’s where to stay and what to do.

Skip the crowds of Ha Long Bay. Here’s how we spent a week on Cat Ba Island, including an overnight cruise through Lan Ha Bay, plus our tips.

Crete has far more to offer hikers than the Samaria Gorge. Based in Chania, we explored the western half of the island on foot: monastery trails, a quiet gorge, coastal paths and the pink-tinged shores of Elafonissi.

Six weeks in the vibrant coastal town of Puerto Escondido, embracing its laid-back local lifestyle.