Laura Millar

Laura Millar's articles

The Dinaric Alps in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Trekking through mountains and history in Bosnia

Laura Millar finds captivating landscapes, Olympic ghosts and a tangled history in Bosnia – the country on the Balkan Peninsula that refused to stay broken

Published: Tuesday 4th August 2026
Dunluce Castle

What to do, eat and see in Portush

The Northern Irish seaside town of Portrush came into the spotlight thanks to its hosting of this year’s golf Open Championship and a clutch of new hotels, writes Laura Millar

Published: Tuesday 2nd December 2025
West Brook Pond Fjord in eastern Newfoundland

Exploring Newfoundland's west coast by car

When most people think of Canada’s great outdoors, they picture the Rockies, or Banff; but nature is quieter and closer in Newfoundland, finds Laura Millar

Published: Monday 13th October 2025
Upper Barrakka Garden

The Escapism guide to Valletta, Malta

Located on a rocky peninsula jutting into the Med, Malta’s compact capital city, Valletta, is a gem. Founded in the 16th century by the Knights of St John, it’s steeped in history, with striking, honey-hued architecture at every turn

Published: Wednesday 26th March 2025

Uzbekistan's Silk Road Cities

A trip through some of the most beautiful cities along Uzbekistan’s stretch of the Silk Road showcases the contrast between ancient and modern, as Laura Millar discovers while she journeys across the Central Asian country

Published: Wednesday 26th February 2025
St Johns Bridge in Portland

Best US road trip holidays

From the Texas coastline to the Oregon Film Trail, these are some of the best road trip holiday experiences across the United States

Published: Wednesday 4th December 2024

Sport-based holidays in the US

Keen on the Kentucky Derby? Penchant for pickleball? Here's the ultimate guide to American holidays with an athletic twist

Published: Wednesday 27th November 2024

Iconic American holidays

From Hollywood to the Houston rodeo to hitting the open road in an RV, here are the most iconic holidays to satisfy your Americana wanderlust

Published: Wednesday 27th November 2024

The Escapism guide to Cincinatti

For cool culture, unusual cuisine, and brilliant beer, you can’t beat the midwestern gem of Cincinnati, finds Laura Millar

Published: Wednesday 20th November 2024
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The coolest beachfront huts to stay in

From far-flung locales such as the Andaman Islands of India and the endless beaches of Mozambique to destinations closer to home but not less magical, these are the best beachside huts to book this year

Published: Saturday 17th August 2024

The best beachfront hotels

From the honeyed shores of Greece to the atolls of the Maldives and the grand boulevardes of France, these are the best beachside hotels to book your stay in 2024

Published: Friday 16th August 2024

The best beach clubs around the world for summer 2024

Love to lounge? Penchant for Piña Coladas? Check out the world's most glamorous beach clubs from Capri to Cartegena

Published: Wednesday 14th August 2024
One of Mykonos Town's many churches

Mykonos, Greece: Rising with the sun

Once a destination reserved for those in the know, Mykonos has developed wider appeal, attracting everyone from celebrities on superyachts to party people in their droves – what is it that makes the tiny Aegean isle so desirable?

Published: Friday 20th July 2018
The mosque at Naghsh-i Jahan Square, Isfahan

Iran: a new dawn

Iran is fast becoming a hot destination for adventurous travellers. Laura Millar finds a much-misunderstood country that’s a fascinating mix of ancient and modern

Published: Tuesday 10th January 2017
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The Graffiti artists heralding a new Hellenistic art style in Athens, Greece

The economic crisis had Greece on its knees, but there’s an exciting new art scene emerging from the rubble. Laura Millar visits Athens to meet the graffiti artists heralding a new Hellenistic style. But this has nothing to do with temples or marble statues
Published: Monday 2nd March 2015
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Brussels: A Foodie Revolution

Brussels is tagged as a dull, bureaucratic city. But snip the red tape, banish stereotypes and discover a new, fizzing food revolution, says Laura MillarKoKoBJo

Published: Thursday 7th November 2013
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Destination: Phnom Penh

Cambodia’s capital is a city on the up. There’s never been a better time to visit Phnom Penh, says Laura Millar.

Published: Thursday 7th November 2013