Nature and outdoors
Mountains, coastlines and wild landscapes.
9 destination guides
Reykjavík
Iceland · best Jun–AugA small, colourful capital at the edge of waterfalls, glaciers and northern lights.
Kyoto
Japan · best Mar–Apr, Oct–NovSeventeen World Heritage sites and a thousand quiet gardens.
Bali
Indonesia · best Apr–SepRice terraces, temple ceremonies and surf at sunset.
Singapore
Singapore · best Feb–AprA garden city where Michelin stars sit beside hawker stalls.
Cusco and Machu Picchu
Peru · best Apr–SepThe Inca capital and the citadel in the clouds.
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil · best Apr–Jun, Sep–OctMountains, beaches and samba between them.
Vancouver
Canada · best May–SepSea, forest and mountains, all within a bus ride.
Cape Town
South Africa · best Oct–MarTable Mountain, two oceans and the winelands next door.
Sydney
Australia · best Feb–Apr, Sep–NovThe world's best harbour and a beach for every mood.