Israel

Israel and the Palestinian Territories may be a complicated place, but it’s also one of the friendliest, safest and most fun destinations I’ve ever been.

But try as they might, some countries are just simply better able to accommodate and at times, fully cater to the vegan diet. And the best part? They are some of the world’s most renowned culinary destinations.

On the hunt for your next big out-there adventure? These might make your decision a little easier.

There aren’t many places so small or so diverse you can travel from holy cities to ancient fortresses to surreal salt lakes in just one morning.

Whether you’re in the mood for mulled wine and Christmas markets or in need of a beach escape in the tropics – these are the places you should be adding to your itinerary for December.

For years, LGBTQ travellers have flocked to the usual suspects of queer-friendly destinations: Barcelona, San Francisco, Sydney. But our world exploration shouldn’t have to stop there.

Whether it’s dressing as Roman soldiers in Costa Rica, following Jesus’ footsteps in Israel, or drenching each other with buckets of water in Poland, here are some of the ways Easter is celebrated globally.

We’re betting when you think beaches, you don’t think Egypt, Israel and Oman. Maybe it’s time to change that…

One guy’s experience of the biggest, proudest party in the Middle East.