The Journal
Sorted by country, not by date — these pieces don't go stale the way news does.
Seoul — The Unconquerable Megacity
Seoul is so vast and multifaceted that even a month may not be enough to explore all of its neighborhoods, routes, museums, markets,…
Seoul: A New Scenario Every Day
There are cities people visit for a handful of famous landmarks.
Spring in South Korea: Mountains, Temples, and Cherry Blossoms
Spring in South Korea is rarely defined by cherry blossoms alone.
Seoul: Architecture That Changes Your Sense of Space
In most cities, architecture becomes part of the background.
Architecture in South Korea That Cannot Be Experienced Through a Photograph
A photograph does a good job of showing an object.
Autumn Between Mountains, Gardens, and Volcanoes
Autumn in South Korea is often associated with red and yellow leaves.
A Leisurely Autumn Route Through South Korea
Autumn in South Korea often inspires short trips to the mountains or walks through parks close to home.
South Korea That Many Travelers Overlook: A Nation of Three Thousand Islands
South Korea is most often associated with Seoul, mountain national parks, historic palaces, temples, markets, and modern cityscapes.
Hallasan: The Mountain Around Which an Island Was Formed
Most mountains become part of a journey.
A Guide to South Korea’s Beaches: Choose the One That Fits You Best
When people talk about beaches in South Korea, they often think only of Busan.
South Korea Through the Eyes of Pedestrians
When people talk about South Korea, they usually mention skyscrapers, high-speed trains, K-pop, K-dramas, and cutting-edge technology.
Hiking in Seoul: A City That Flows Into the Mountains
Most major cities around the world follow a similar pattern.
Everything You Can Experience in Egypt
Most people imagine Egypt in fairly simple terms: the pyramids, the Sphinx, the Red Sea, and all-inclusive resorts.
Egypt in One Month: An Itinerary for Those Who Want to See the Country as a Whole
Most travelers see only a small part of Egypt.
Which City in Egypt Will Suit You Best?
Travel can sometimes be unfair.
Why Are There So Many Castles in the Czech Republic?
Some countries feel like they belong in a futuristic film.
What Surprises Even Well-Travelled Visitors About Czechia
Some countries impress at once.
How Did Czechia Manage to Preserve Its Harmony?
A beautiful city can be spoiled far more quickly than it can be built.
Why Does Czechia Feel So Harmonious?
A beautiful city is not necessarily the one with the most beautiful buildings.
In the Footsteps of Czech Cubism: How to See the Prague Most Visitors Never Notice
Most people come to Prague for the landmarks they already recognize from photographs: Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, or the Old Town Square.
The Village Where Christmas Is Assembled from Glass Beads
Christmas ornaments are made by the millions.
Telč — A Town Built Around One Perfect Square
Some towns are remembered for individual landmarks.
A Church Made of Human Bones
If someone showed you a photograph of this chapel without any explanation, you would probably assume it was a set from a horror film.
The Underground Cathedral Where Nobody Ever Prayed
Imagine walking down a staircase and finding yourself inside a vast brick cathedral.
Quilotoa: A Walk Inside a Volcano
Most volcanoes are experienced the same way.
The Islands Where Animals Don’t Run Away
Arriving in the Galápagos Islands means quickly realising something unexpected.
The Forest That Outlived the Dinosaurs
At first, it looks like an ordinary fallen tree.
Where the Waterfall Becomes the Path
At first, the waterfall seems far away.
The Tunnel Built by a Volcano
Most tunnels begin with an engineer’s blueprint.
The Mountain Whose Summit Is Closer to Space
When people talk about the highest mountain on Earth, Mount Everest is almost always the first name that comes up.
Avenue of the Volcanoes
Some roads are lined with trees.
Yasuní Amazon Rainforest
Most national parks are created to protect beautiful landscapes.
Plain of Jars
On the hilltops of northern Laos stand hundreds of enormous stone jars.
Kong Lor Cave
Most caves are explored on foot.
The City That Lived Inside Mountains for Years
It is hard to imagine a city without streets, houses, or public squares.
The Waterfall That Looks Like a Painting
Some waterfalls amaze visitors with their height.
The Park Where Buddha Stands Beside Demons
Most Buddhist temples are places of symmetry, silence, and calm.
Where Every Turn Leads to Another Waterfall
When most people think of Laos, they picture hot lowlands, tropical forests, and the slow-moving Mekong River.
The Temple That Lost Its Battle with the Jungle
Some ancient cities are destroyed by time.
The River Where Freshwater Dolphins Still Survive
Most people assume that dolphins can only be found in the ocean.