22 Best Women's Rain Boots for Every Type of Adventure

Hotel Lutetia Paris named hotel of the year, Capella voted leading luxury hotel brand, Japan shines as most popular holiday hotspot and Portrait Milano recognised as best new hotel, while Dubai wins multiple airline and airport accolades.

As the holidays approach, it can be difficult to think of fun activities that all the family will enjoy.

The popularity of Korean skincare, beauty, and wellness products—collectively dubbed K-Beauty—has soared in recent years, and for good reason. With an emphasis on naturally-sourced ingredients, achieving healthy complexions without potentially harsh ingredients like retinol, and accessibility, South Korea has proven to the rest of the world it’s unlocked the secrets to great skin for everyone.

Train journeys are booming in popularity thanks to dozens of new rail routes and more eco-conscious travellers who want to avoid the hassle of flight delays.

The holiday season is officially here, and there’s no better way to count down to the festivities than with an advent calendar. These calendars, which often contain small numbered flaps or doors to open on each day of Advent, were traditionally filled with Bible verses and chocolate. Today, advent calendars have evolved to include makeup, coffee, skincare, wine, sweets, candles, and, well, you name it. Since there are so many options to choose from, advent calendars also make a great present for nearly anyone on your list—though we wouldn’t judge you if you bought one (or more) for yourself. To inspire your holiday shopping, we’ve compiled our top picks for the best advent calendars, all of which are geared toward travelers, to snag before they sell out.

Take it from us: Having a solid pair of water-tested boots is a good investment. We understand that the traditional wellies aren’t going to land in your daily rotation unless you live in a place where it rains a lot (London, Seattle, etc.), but the good news is that waterproof footwear now comes in a variety of styles and aesthetics. If you’re not a tall, rubber boot kind of guy, you can opt for any number of alternatives, from rugged hiking boots to sleek Chelsea boots—all of them totally waterproof. But regardless of which you choose, the convenience of having a pair of boots made to withstand wet conditions can’t be overstated, whether you’re at home or your next great tropical adventure. Here, our pick for the 15 best rain boots for men.

Its translucent teal waters, neatly terraced rice fields and ancient Shinto shrines make Iki Island an unforgettable place. But like so many resorts in Asia, it's easy to overlook this out-of-the-way destination — and a five-star hotel like the Iki Retreat by Onko Chishin.

Low-cost airline Allegiant Air is expanding across the country with 12 new routes, including flying to Orlando’s main airport for the first time.

Germany is packed with culture, beautiful landscapes, meaningful activities, and fun adventures. There is an exciting and diverse selection of things to do in Germany’s many towns and cities, including Munich, the incredible lifestyle capital. Munich is Bavaria’s largest city and the third biggest city in Germany, following Berlin and Hamburg. Munich is a medieval city and has many historical Bavarian traditions, centuries old buildings, museums, several of the largest breweries in the country, and their famous Oktoberfest Celebration. But Munich is also home to sporting events, unique cafés, amazing shopping, and nature. Keep reading to discover five ways to explore this exciting city.

La Liste’s annual ranking of international restaurants dropped on Thursday, November 16. And the top spots have stayed consistent.

Grab your seat! For avid adventure seekers and armchair travelers alike, this year has soared exhilaratingly high with fresh films and documentaries that spotlight wildlife and wanderlust deep in dazzling nature destinations. Now a new seven-episode series, National Geographic’s Incredible Animal Journeys, crowns the end of 2023, premiering November 19 on National Geographic and debut-streaming November 20 on Disney+ and Hulu. Narrated by actor Jeremy Renner, this horizon-stretching show swoops into action-packed lives of migrating animals, which traverse the globe via often arduous paths that have been replicated generation after generation. Viewing animals’ relentless drive to survive and thrive is an eye-opening revelation. This series was extensively filmed over more than three years on seven continents and 20 countries with an international crew, who unearthed charming, challenging, courageous, complex and intimate animal encounters. Travel fans will especially swoon at stellar scenery. Check out the trailer (below).

This year has been a good one for Vilnius. The Lithuanian capital celebrated its 700th birthday on 25 January 2023, and a few months later it was named the European Union’s green capital for 2025. Perhaps most symbolically – as Lithuania continues to firmly reject its Soviet past and align itself closer with the west – Vilnius played host to the Nato summit in July.