The Travel Desk

Travel

Where to go, what to skip, and the stories worth bringing back — from weekend escapes to long-haul obsessions.

Cape Town coastline at golden hour with Table Mountain in the background

The Perfect Cape Town Weekend for People Who Hate Planning

By Thando Mokoena

Narrow cobblestone street in Lisbon with pastel buildings

Why Lisbon Stopped Being the Digital Nomad Dream

By Clara Schmidt