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Photographer Issy Crocker captures the joy of life beside the sea in Ahangama, Sri Lanka – a slow-paced surf town in the country’s Galle district. Take a peek here: https://suitcasemag.com/articles/ahangama-sri-lanka-photographs
The photographer’s carefree documentation of daily life captures the beauty – and bounty – at play in the slow-paced Galle surf town
Travelling to Taipei? Wear your comfiest shoes and bring a big appetite. Read our essential guide to finding food paradise in the sprawling Taiwanese capital here: https://suitcasemag.com/articles/foodie-guide-to-taipei-taiwan
Travelling to Taipei? Wear your comfiest shoes and bring a big appetite. This is your essential guide to finding food paradise in the sprawling Taiwanese capital
"Majestic mountains with porous rocks adorned with caves and caverns towered above us as we explored the coastline. The crystalline water, painted in shades of teal, teemed with life," says Carl van der Linde, recounting his adventures around the remote – and beautiful – island of Socotra. Read more about the little-known destination: https://suitcasemag.com/articles/socotra-yemen-indian-ocean
Photographer Carl van der Linde captures the dramatic beauty of the remote Indian Ocean island of Socotra – a place steeped in biblical history and home to a profusion of flora and fauna found nowhere else on Earth
From phone-free itineraries to surf therapy and “bed rotting”, these are the wellness travel trends we’re prescribing for 2024:
https://suitcasemag.com/articles/wellness-travel-trends-2024
From phone-free itineraries to surf therapy and “bed rotting”, these are the wellness travel trends we’re prescribing for 2024
Check into coolest new addresses opening across the world with our pick of the hottest hotel launches happening in 2024: https://suitcasemag.com/articles/new-boutique-hotel-openings-2024
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The coolest new addresses opening across the world next year, from Sweden to Singapore
Hanoi's energy is infectious. In this Vietnamese city, shouted conversations are conducted during Grab bike rides, giggles erupt over ordering mishaps at street stalls and friendly aunties are always happy to point dazzled tourists in the right direction. Dive into the city's spirited chaos with our playful guide: https://suitcasemag.com/articles/guide-to-hanoi-vietnam
The Vietnamese capital is ever evolving. Dive into its spirited chaos with our guide
Meet Mandisi Dyantyis, South Africa's beloved jazz composer, instrumentalist and vocalist who commands sold-out crowds for his electrifying live performances. Hailing from Gqeberha in Eastern Cape, the musician remembers a childhood in the constant presence of music: ""My home was a hive of people and every person I knew was involved in township music, sang in choirs or played; music was just normal"". Read the interview here: https://suitcasemag.com/articles/south-african-jazz-musician-mandisi-dyantyis
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Penning the narrative of his era, Mandisi Dyantyis invites us into his vision of South Africa. We meet the beloved jazz composer, instrumentalist and vocalist in Cape Town
In the Texan city of San Antonio, every week is a celebration. It’s where you dance, raise a toast to life, and sample some of the state's most profound culinary and cultural flavours. Dive in with our complete city guide: https://suitcasemag.com/articles/guide-to-san-antonio-texas
In San Antonio, every week is a celebration. It’s where you dance, raise a toast to life, and sample some of Texas’ most profound culinary and cultural flavours. The most profound, even? We dive right in
"My food philosophy stems from a desire to retell the story of our ancestors...There is so much to be learned from what our predecessors ate,"" says Vanika Choudhary. The chef behind two of Mumbai's hottest restaurants wants to move the spotlight from the glimmering chef whites of the city's glitziest kitchens to the farmers and food producers growing the ingredients that make the menus.
Read the interview here: https://suitcasemag.com/articles/farm-to-fork-mumbai-guide
The chef behind the city’s hottest farm-to-table restaurants talks fermentation, foraging and forging food-fuelled connections with communities – and shares her tips for exploring Mumbai
Vilnius, the Lithuanian capital, is reclaiming its gastronomic heritage with restaurants like , and reviving and reinventing the country's historic food culture. Read more here: https://suitcasemag.com/articles/where-to-eat-in-vilnius-lithuania
The Lithuanian capital is reclaiming (and reinventing) its gastronomic heritage in cafés, restaurants and farmers’ markets
Amsterdam-Noord, a modern, once industrial neighbourhood located on the other side of the IJ from the most traditional tourist itineraries, is fast becoming the Dutch capital's coolest neighbourhood. Read more here: https://suitcasemag.com/articles/mini-guide-to-amsterdam-noord
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Steer clear of Amsterdam’s crowded centre and head across the river to explore the creative waterside neighbourhood of Amsterdam-Noord
Dotted across the planet, "blue zones" are home to some of the world’s longest-living individuals. Here are four life-affirming destinations to visit for a wellness boost in 2024:
https://suitcasemag.com/articles/blue-zones-where-the-healthiest-people-live
Dotted across the planet, these life-affirming destinations are home to some of the world’s longest-living individuals. Here are four “blue zones” to visit for a wellness boost in 2024
Rome is a living museum where every cobblestone whispers tales of the past. Here’s where to head in the Eternal City, from artsy hotels to innovative culinary concepts: https://suitcasemag.com/articles/complete-city-guide-rome-italy
Rome is a living museum where every cobblestone whispers tales of the past. Here’s where to head in the Eternal City, from artsy hotels to innovative culinary concepts
Photographer Carl van der Linde captures the dramatic beauty of the remote Indian Ocean island of Socotra – a place steeped in biblical history and home to a profusion of flora and fauna found nowhere else on Earth
Dive in: https://suitcasemag.com/articles/socotra-yemen-indian-ocean
Sandy toes, salty air, and endless days on Greek beaches. Reflecting on moments of beachside bliss, we can't help but look forward to many more in the new year. As we stand at the threshold of 2024, where do your dreams take you in the coming year? Share your destination goals and travel aspirations in the comment section below.
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Every time visits her birthplace, Singapore, she realises how much she was missing it: "Everything from the way the city sounds and the taste of the food to the layout of the streets and the way the buildings look – it all feels so nostalgic to me."
Link: https://suitcasemag.com/articles/insider-guide-to-singapore
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Evoking the multi-layered mystique of the Greek islands, Joe Howard's sun-drenched snapshots unveil their beauty beyond the blue and white stereotypes. First exploring Sifnos and Milos in 2019, he fell in love, as most people do. With each trip, he realised how diverse the landscapes were, from the Listerine-blue waters of Paxos and Kefalonia's pine-forested cliffs to the volcanic, wind-bashed and harsh landscapes of Milos.
Link: https://suitcasemag.com/articles/greek-islands-joe-howard
Amritsar, Punjab's second-largest city, is most famed for its local breakfast and lunch dish, kulcha. The soft, round leavened breads are stuffed with either spicy potatoes or paneer, before being baked in the tandoor until crispy, then drenched with ghee and served with chole (chickpeas), onions and tamarind chutney.
Food writer Romy Gill returns to the Punjabi city to revisit the street-food stalls and temple kitchens of her childhood.
Link: https://suitcasemag.com/articles/street-food-amritsar-india
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With historic influences from Venice, Corfu's cuisine takes surprising jumps into Italian-style cookery. Here, you're as likely to find sugo on a taverna menu as you are spanakopita.
At the link in bio, cookbook author Anastasia Miari takes us on a food-fuelled tour of her home island, with tips on dishes to try, restaurants to book and tucked-away bars for midnight dancing.
Link: https://suitcasemag.com/articles/corfu-restaurant-guide
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Kerala is known for its golden syrup-hued beaches; less so for its surf scene. But along the sprawling sands of the Indian state's coast line, a homegrown community of barrel rollers is putting the area in the limelight. The small town of Varkala sits at the centre of the action.
Link: https://suitcasemag.com/articles/where-to-go-for-winter-sun
The Thai capital doesn't just offer a vitamin D reboot, but an irresistible vibey buzz. Hungry? Feast on reimagined Thai soul food – think seared scallop on crispy coconut milk cupcake – at retro curry house Charmgang, in the electric Yaowarat neighbourhood, or linger over old family recipes with a modern edge at Café Craft, in Thonglor’s CHANINTR compound. Discover more at the link in bio.
Link: https://suitcasemag.com/articles/where-to-go-for-winter-sun
In desperate need of some vitamin D? Top up in Tunis, where temperatures at this time of year make exploring by bike a breeze. Pedal past the crumbling, Unesco-listed ruins of Carthage and around the beautiful town of Sidi Bou Said – all blue-and-white houses, cobbled streets and cliffs tumbling towards the glittering Med – before refuelling on bite-sized syrupy filo pastries for the trip back to town.
Link: https://suitcasemag.com/articles/where-to-go-for-winter-sun
Travel to Penang Island's state capital, George Town, and you'll find an enduring legacy of the north-west Malaysian region's historic spice trade played out through its beguiling blend of old and new architectural styles. But it's not just the city that enchants; the whole state has an idiosyncratic charm all of its own. With a spice-laden cuisine that spans sizzling street food to Michelin-starred restaurants and a diverse landscape peppered with nature reserves and beaches, Penang makes for an unforgettable getaway.
Link: https://suitcasemag.com/articles/why-visit-penang-malaysia
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Want to get away from it all? Consider this low-key, high-comfort stay in the heart of Australia’s wild Northern Territory. Sensitively designed to blend in with the spinifex dunes that surround it, the single-storey property is the closest accommodation to Watarrka National Park, home to Kings Canyon, a mighty natural wonder made of sandstone dating back 400 million years.
Link: https://suitcasemag.com/articles/hotel-review-discovery-kings-canyon-petermann
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If you've ever harboured the suspicion that the best creative recharge happens off-grid, or felt, deep in your belly, the urge to howl at the moon, it's Anna Dakin you want on speed-dial. A passionate advocate for the landscape, indigenous culture and art of Australia’s rugged red heart, the Northern Territory, Dakin is the founder of The Artist Expedition Society, an organisation that encourages artists to take their creative practice into an outdoor environment, and its offshoot, Art Tours of Australia.
Based out of Alice Springs and spending much of her time on the road, she shares her vast knowledge of the region's flora, fauna, geology and indigenous art and culture.
At the link in bio, we go off-road with the award-winning tour guide.
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The City of Lights is in the midst of a hotel shake-up, with a glittering array of new stays bedazzling visitors in the French capital. Call it the Olympics effect; as Paris gears up to host the global games in 2024, a bevy of ultra-stylish digs have spring up between the boulevards in anticipation of the feverish crowds set to throng city streets, from Belleville to Montmartre.
Head to the link below for boutique sleeps, fun-loving rooftop terrace bars and spacious suites – five stays we've bookmarked for your next city break.
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Link: https://suitcasemag.com/articles/new-hotels-paris
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