Author: Eleanor Ross

Kutaisi, Georgia: an adventure, food and spa weekend

Just over 140 miles to the west of Georgia’s capital Tbilisi, Kutaisi is a city in flux, perfect for adventure, food and some exceptional spa time. Rough Guides writer Eleanor Ross explores the city as a base for outdoor activities and shows us the best things to do in Kutaisi. It’s the second power cut…

Discovering Amman: why you should stay a while

One of the world’s top adventure spots, tourists to Jordan tend to zip right through Amman and head straight to the mountains, Petra, or the fabulous burnt-orange desert in the south. But Jordan’s capital is well-worth devoting a long weekend to. It’s a vibrant, buzzing place to spend a few days, browsing through the fashionable…

A first-timer’s guide to Tijuana, Mexico

Tijuana has many different faces – it’s at once a raucous spring-break destination and a wild, escapist fantasy land. The city, in Mexico’s northwest, features in so many films and TV shows that, for many, it’s taken on a legendary aura: the town where no matter what your vice, you can get away with it. But there’s more to…

Busting the myths: 7 misconceptions about Central Asia

Central Asia often gets a bad deal – seen as bleak and boring with a cuisine to match. But make the journey to this oft-overlooked part of the continent and you’ll be rewarded with striking scenery, surprisingly tasty food and some of the world’s friendliest people. Here, we bust the unfairest myths about Central Asia.…

Asia by rail: 6 of the most scenic train journeys

Asia brims with natural and man-made riches, from the sprawling Gobi Desert to Uzbekistan’s mosaicked minarets. Wondering what’s the best way to explore? Rail lines slice through some of the most beautiful parts of the continent. Here are six journeys that should be on your bucket list: 1. Sri Lanka: Kandy to Ella Starting in colonial-style…