Long before colonial borders or modern highways, Africa was threaded together by trade routes, writes Miriam Kimvangu.
Great Zimbabwe ruins/Janice Bell/Wikimedia Commons
These routes carried gold, salt, ivory, spices, beads and ideas between inland kingdoms and coastal ports. They also connected people…
Ku’uk, with its brown-and-white checkerboard tile and mansion setting, serves up suckling pig Yucateco-style. Finish your nights at the ultra-cool Salón Gallos, a restaurant that also includes a small arthouse cinema, pop-up shops by local designers, a gallery space, a wine bar, and…
It was The Simpsons that first introduced me to Albania. An episode from the early ‘90s golden period, where an exchange student called Adil Hoxha arrives in Springfield and hosted by the cartoon family. He’s friendly and polite - the opposite of…
Inclusivity is not an abstract idea; instead, it manifests through communication, leadership practices and the emotional experiences of hotel and restaurant guests. When employees feel respected and understood, they collaborate more efficiently, and moreover, the resulting positive effects extend far beyond the…
Air Canada is introducing nonstop service from Calgary to Cancun for the upcoming winter season, Caribbean Journal has learned.
Starting December 11, 2026 and continuing through April 11, 2027, the airline will operate four weekly flights between Calgary and Cancun on…
I’ve been coming to St. Barth for nearly a decade, long enough to know its patterns and its comforts. I know where the water stays calm, where the boats collect, where lunch stretches easily into the afternoon.
On the eastern edge…
Bimini comes into view low and flat, a thin strip of land in the Gulf Stream set against water that changes color as you approach. Deep blue gives way to turquoise, then to pale, shallow flats where the bottom is visible from…
From waterfall hikes through the Catskills region in upstate New York to exploring the stunning deserts of Joshua Tree National Park, I logged over 200 miles of hiking activities across 45 different trails in 2025. While therapeutic and mentally relaxing, hiking can…
For nearly three decades, Bahia Principe Hotels and Resorts has been a go-to for travelers seeking all-inclusive luxury with unbeatable value. The hotel chain consists of 27 properties in the Caribbean, Mexico, and Spain—some adults-only, others family-friendly, and many all-inclusive. Property services…
Horseshoe-shaped Dog’s Bay is one of the loveliest beaches in Connemara (perhaps even in Ireland), with more than a mile of white sand, given its pearlescent colour by finely ground seashells. Beloved of hardy sea swimmers and dog walkers, it’s a few…
