Spending a week based in Chania’s Old Town, I slipped easily into a simpler Mediterranean rhythm, where days revolved around incredible food, lazy afternoon siestas, and sunsets that turned the harbour into golden and rose-pink hues night after night…

They say a picture can tell a thousand stories. In France this couldn’t be more true. Brittany is home to some of France’s tastiest butter, delicious crepes and delightful seafood. Far enough from the bustling metropolis, Paris, escaping to Brittany is a blissful adventure.

Everyone who visits the north-west of Argentina ends up talking about Salinas Grandes, a large salt flat located in the provinces of Jujuy and Salta. The most popular is...