September 2020
The great escape
What does escape mean to you? For some, it’s about hitting the pause button on the everyday, while for others it’s about swapping the ordinary for the extraordinary. Whether you’re ready to jump on a plane or want a virtual escape from everyday life, there’s never been a better time to let yourself start dreaming
Travel Stories
4-minute read
What does it mean to escape?
Explorer, traveller and wanderlust wonder woman Christina Dodwell shares her experiences of life in lockdown
Opinion
5-minute read
How I travel as a Black woman
Award-winning writer and photographer Lola Akinmade Åkerström describes the highs and lows of skin-deep encounters across the world
Promotion
3-minute read
The Algarve: ready and waiting for you
Enjoy Portugal's endless sunshine, miles of beaches and delicious Mediterranean cuisine
Inspiration
4-minute read
The world’s ultimate… escapes for social distancing
Leave the pressures of modern life far behind for the blissful solitude of holidays that are a world apart
Luxury
3-minute read
The connoisseur: Camille Walala
Artist Camille Walala sits down with High Life to talk fake food, dream cities and how to plan a holiday on Instagram
Focus on... Business
Opinion
5-minute read
What can we learn about business from America?
When it comes to new business ideas, the brightest thinking still comes from the USA
Business
2-minute read
The top ten... business gadgets
A guide to the latest, most essential travel devices to make your next flight business ready
Business
5-minute read
The new business city guide to Zurich
The startup scene in Switzerland’s largest city is experiencing exponential growth. Alison Langley reports
Inspiration
1-minute read
Photo journal: Nice
Glamorous, hot and less than two hours away, Nice is a travel must-see location for any wanderer
Hotels
4-minute read
Hot hotels
Our mission is simple: find the hotels that meet High Life’s exacting standards and tell you all about them
Family Travel
3-minute read
Easy family holidays
Looking for holiday inspiration? We curate the best places to travel en famille this summer
Inspiration
4-minute read
2021 dream trips
Fuel your wanderlust now, fly later: our expert panel picks the travel experiences that are worth planning a year in advance