Author spotlight

Allan Kortbæk

Published author, Journalist, Photographer, Digital Strategist and father are some of the many hats that Allan wears when he blurs the lines between his passion for travel and sharing it with the rest of the world. A lover of the ocean and its waves, Allan is a budding surfer and an all-year round swimmer obsessed with the insanity of winter dips.
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12 of the best carnivals in the world

Colourful parades, obscure costumes and flamboyant parties that blaze a trail through the evening - here are some of...

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Out of this world: visit the most astonishing places on earth

From dreamy, pink-coloured lakes to kaleidoscopic geysers, it may well seem as if some of these most astonishing places...

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Everyday Africa – exploring the diversity of the continent

We explore the vast, diverse African continent and its numerous facets through the imagery of the inspiring Instagram photography...

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Stay curious: abandoned places around the world

We speak to Morten Kirckhoff and Jan Elhøj, two explorers with a love for picturesque decay, about their adventures...

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14 monumental European attractions — part 2

From a rotating chrome head in Prague to an enchanting castle ruin in the north of Luxembourg, here are...

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The Times They Are A-Changin’: travel to Cuba

In a time of transition, travel to Cuba is on the rise. Here are our must-visit, authentic experiences to...

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The Nordic autumn festivals you need to see this year

From avant-garde sounds to eclectic world music festivals and fermented fish parties, here is momondo's guide to our favourite...