Toronto is Canada’s biggest city, and there is no shortage of things to see and do. The challenge for a first-time visitor is deciding what deserves your time. The good news is that many of Toronto’s best-known attractions are concentrated in and around the downtown core. You can see quite a lot on foot, then…

London is one of my favourite cities, but it took me a few visits to figure out the best way to get around. I’ve now been four times. On my earlier trips, I relied far too much on taxis. Coming from suburban Toronto, where we drive almost everywhere, that seemed like the easiest option. In…

When most people picture Dubai, they think of skyscrapers, luxury hotels, enormous malls and man-made islands. And yes, Dubai has all of those things. But spend a little time exploring beyond the obvious attractions and you’ll find a city full of surprises—from a one-dirham boat ride and an enormous gold ring to ambitious engineering projects…

You don’t have to be a serious hiker to experience some of the best outdoor places in San Francisco. In fact, some of my favorite San Francisco walks and easy hiking trails require little more than comfortable shoes and a willingness to slow down. Within a relatively small area, the city gives you Pacific coastline,…

I’ve explored Machu Picchu and the ancient Maya cities, but nothing prepared me for the sheer scale of the ruins of India’s Vijayanagara Empire. Located in the southern state of Karnataka, Hampi is a surreal landscape of granite boulders, 14th-century temples, and long-forgotten streets. Spread across 26 square kilometers, this UNESCO World Heritage Site was…