Molly Codyre
Staff Writer
Molly Codyre's articles
The Escapism guide to Vancouver
From neighbourhood markets to standout restaurants, Molly Codyre eats her way through Vancouver’s vibrant neighbourhoods, tracing the city’s culinary identity one plate at a time
Published: Tuesday 24th February 2026
LAAX is Europe's next-generation ski resort
Home to Europe’s freestyle scene and the world’s largest halfpipe, LAAX eschews ski-resort clichés with a freestyle academy, vegetarian eateries and intimate bars
Published: Tuesday 18th November 2025
Is Europe’s almost-cheapest ski resort worth it?
Forget fondue and fairy-tale chalets, Molly Codyre discovers the wilder side of Bansko, Bulgaria, where neon lights and kebab shops sit alongside a ski scene that’s refreshingly unpretentious and chaotically charming
Published: Tuesday 18th November 2025
Navigating the Amazon river by boat
Long mythologised for its enormous size and ecological importance, Molly Codyre discovers the best way to see the Amazon is from the water
Published: Thursday 16th October 2025
What is it really like to sail the Amalfi Coast on a superyacht?
On an adventure with Helm Yacht Charters, Molly Codyre finds out what it's like to take to this busy slice of Italy from the unadulterated luxury of a superyacht
Published: Friday 5th September 2025
The best freediving locations to dive into in 2025
One of the riskiest adventure sports on the planet, freediving offers exceptional rewards for those who can master the art. Here, we round up the best spots around the world to ditch the oxygen tank and dive deep with just one breath
Published: Tuesday 19th August 2025
In Slovenia, one woman is putting the country's dining scene on the global map
Molly Codyre heads to Slovenia, which is often overlooked in favour of neighbouring Italy, and discovers its food and drink scene is as good as the country is beautiful, with one chef, Ana Roš, leading the charge
Published: Thursday 12th June 2025
Grande Designs: the world's best grande dame hotels
There are some hotels across the world that truly embody a sense of luxury, where history steeps the walls and the edifice has stood the test of time. Molly Codyre seeks out the greatest grande dame hotels from Singapore to Brazil
Published: Wednesday 21st May 2025
Destination dupes: the best alternative cities to visit in 2026
As tourism has brought more visitors to particular destinations than ever before, Molly Codyre looks at the cities off the beaten track that have the same essence as the tried and true, favourite spots. Time to get lost
Published: Friday 7th March 2025
In Marrakech, a fashionable past informs a creative present
For years Marrakech has held the imaginations of creatives around the world, inspiring them with the city’s unique energy and vibrant colours and design. Molly Codyre follows in fashion’s footsteps at the city’s grand dame
Published: Wednesday 26th February 2025
Hotel review: Carbis Bay Hotel
It may take a few hours to reach Cornwall, but it's quicker than a flight to the Caribbean, and you'll be met with comparable beaches. Molly Codyre finds laidback luxury on the waterfront at the peerless Carbis Bay Hotel
Published: Wednesday 12th February 2025
Can Alomar, Palma de Mallorca: hotel review
Sitting pretty in the heart of Palma, Can Alomar makes a strong case for quiet luxury
Published: Tuesday 17th December 2024
In Solden, this festival combines European wineries with fresh tracks
Famed for its luxurious offerings and cinematic appearances as much as it is for its stunning pistes, Sölden is alpine luxury distilled to its purest form. Molly Codyre visits the Austrian resort for its Wein am Berg festival
Published: Wednesday 30th October 2024
In the Arctic Circle, food producers are navigating extreme seasons to create incredible ingredients
In an area of the world that spends half the year frozen over and weathers many months without seeing the sun rise, food production in the Arctic Circle can be complicated. And yet, as Molly Codyre discovers, techniques of the past are being employed in new and novel ways
Published: Wednesday 24th July 2024
It's getting hot in here: the world's best desert destinations
From polar extremes to the centre of one of the world's driest countries, deserts span all corners of our globe. We pick the best spots to head to this year – no precipitation allowed
Published: Thursday 23rd May 2024
The best challenge holidays for 2024
For a holiday that truly tests your sense of adventure and takes you on the trip of a lifetime, why not push your boundaries and head out on a challenge?
Published: Wednesday 8th May 2024
Floating on the polar express: cruising to Antarctica
As one of the planet’s last true frontiers, Antarctica remains an enigma and a true bucket-list adventure. As tourism to the continent begins to grow, Molly Codyre sets sail on a journey to the bottom of the globe
Published: Thursday 25th April 2024
Discovering the meaning of home in New Zealand
Travelling to the place you’ve grown up after an extended time away often provides a different lens for observation. Molly Codyre returns to New Zealand’s North Island and finds that the only thing that’s changed is her perspective
Published: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Put your best fruit forward: visiting Nevis for the mango festival
On a trip to the Caribbean island of Nevis to celebrate the annual mango festival, Molly Codyre discovers elusive peaks and a laid-back way of life that finally allows her to leave the hubbub of city life behind
Published: Wednesday 7th February 2024
The Escapism guide to Athens, Greece
Travellers have flocked to cultural Athens for thousands of years. In current times, those in the know visit to enjoy its vibrant food and drink scene. Molly Codyre takes a deeper look at Athens’ most exciting bars and restaurants