How does an unbeliever like me end up in a place that, according to my cohabitants for seven nights, lies closest to God?

St Catherine's Monastery at the foot of Mount Sinai in Egypt, is known for its sacred peace, but is now preparing to open up ...

I love a great bike ride, even in the chilly winter months, when you can wrap up, hit the trails, and enjoy a hot chocolate ...

While New York City gets most of the attention, upstate New York has plenty to offer travelers as well, including this ...

Away from the touristy bustle of Shimla and Manali, the Himalayas hide villages that are still unspoiled, quiet, and ...

In 2017, astronomers on board the International Space Station photographed two eerie islands in Ethiopia. Dek and Daga lie in Lake Tana, whose copper-tinted waters have been important geographically ...

Anand Mahindra recently called Sikkim an “underrated travel gem” and wondered why it isn’t on every traveller’s bucket list.

For decades, Tibetans built a capital in exile in Dharamshala, India, and sent their kids to a school founded by the Dalai ...

The HKSOS x Sowers Action Challenging 12 Hours Charity Trail Marathon 2025 successfully took place today (2 November) ...

From the fresh snow of Gulmarg to the quiet monasteries of Tawang, India provides several great winter escape options in its landscapes. Depending on one's preference for excitement or peace, these ...

Sunday marks the 113th anniversary of a swift and decisive military operation that permanently brought the monastic community of Mount Athos under Greek sovereignty ...

Led by Bedouin guides and camping under the stars, Nada El Sawy tackles unmarked paths around Saint Catherine's Monastery.