With all due respect to mountain people, there’s simply nothing in this world like a beautiful beach. Whether your personal beach style is rustic and remote or well-equipped and lively, our curated list offers a peek into some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. On any of these […]
Month: March 2023
Myanmar travel advice – GOV.UK
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) advises against all travel to: The states of: Mon Kachin Chin Kayah Kayin Sagaing and Magway regions Northern Rakhine State The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) advises against all but essential travel to: Shan state Mandalay and Tanintharyi regions Central Rakhine state […]
A Garden Wedding in Bali Under the Frangipani Trees
Rei’s brother-in-law Arthur officiated the wedding. “We wanted someone who we knew personally to officiate the wedding and I wanted someone who could give Matt a few pointers on what it means to marry a Kawano Suliawan,” Rei says. “Arthur is a great public speaker and did a great job—it […]
How to be a savvy traveller in 2023: The Independent travel team gives expert tips for the year ahead
Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight What does the remainder of 2023 hold in store for travellers? The Independent’s travel correspondent Simon Calder and travel […]
In Bali, Badly Behaved Russians Stoke Local Resentment
They’re coming over here, they’re taking our jobs, and they don’t even speak English—let alone Indonesian. For decades, the inhabitants of Bali, Indonesia, have had tourists flock to their island. Locals have long grumbled quietly about misbehaving visitors and increasingly overwhelming numbers, but the huge number of jobs tied to […]
Best International Vacations for a Weekend Getaway: Short Flights Abroad
Getting out of town always sounds like a good idea, but—like everything else in life—it requires time and money. And if you want to jet off somewhere internationally, that usually means even more time and money. The best window most of us can hope for, without blowing through that precious […]