We can be in no doubt that the way we travel has changed over the past 30 years. High street travel agents have been replaced by modern online travel organisers, short-haul package holidays have been replaced with long-haul adventures, and according to new research by Trainline, we no longer wish to be considered as ‘tourists’…
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Walking with Lions in the Serengeti Plains
For most travellers, the thrill of seeing lions during their African safari holiday is the highlight of their trip. Every bit as powerful and beautiful in real life as they are on the National Geographic Channel, lions really are the king of the jungle, and yet they are not as easy to find as one…
Climbing Chacaltaya Mountain: A One-Day Adventure from La Paz Bolivia
Situated just 30km from the vibrant and city of La Paz, Chacaltaya Mountain is a must-see attraction for active travellers who want to experience more than just the traditional tourist trails that Bolivia has to offer. Cerro Chacaltaya stands an impressive 5,421m above sea-level, and from 1939 to 2009, it held the title of the…
New Zealand’s Best Bike Rides
If there was one country in the world that was made for cycling holidays, it would have to be New Zealand. Catering for all abilities and age groups, New Zealand offers a remarkable selection of landscapes to suit all cycling activities, and whether you are looking for an off-road mountain bike adventure, or a multi-day…
World’s Cruellest Animal Attractions Revealed: What to Avoid on Your Next Holiday
If you are an animal lover, the thought of getting up close and personal with your favourite species while on holiday in some far-flung exotic destination may sound like a dream come true, but if you look behind the scenes, all may not be as it seems when it comes to animal attractions. Like many…
Australia’s Great Ocean Road: The Self-Drive Trip of a Lifetime
When planning a self-drive itinerary in Australia, it can be difficult to know where to start. Not only is the country huge, but it also has much to offer international travellers, and if you try and cram it all in to a 2 or 3-week break, you may find that you spend more time getting…
Friday’s Photoshoot: A Whole Lot of Hippos!
Hippos may not be the most beautiful of creatures in sub-Saharan Africa, and they don’t smell too good either, but there’s something about these fascinating ‘river horses’ that makes me want to watch them for hours and hours. Portly, pudgy, and more than a little bit pungent, the hippopotamus spends most of its day submerged…
San Pedro de Atacama: 7 Reasons Why You Should Visit Chile’s Number #1 Attraction
No Chilean travel itinerary would be complete without a trip to the magical landscapes of San Pedro de Atacama, and while one cannot deny that it is a ‘tourist’ attraction, it is so for a reason. A region rich in copper and quartz, San Pedro de Atacama boasts towering volcanoes, steaming geysers, intensely coloured lagoons,…
Visit Chile’s Lake District: Patagonia’s Best Kept Secret
Often described as the gateway to Patagonia, Chile’s Lake District is a magnificent region of snow-capped mountains, deep blue lakes, lush farmlands, and pretty lakeside towns where you can sit back, read a book, and enjoy delicious home baked cakes while admiring the sheer beauty that surrounds you. While perhaps not as popular as Patagonia…
Good Friday Photoshoot: Some ‘Egg-cellent’ Ideas for your 2017 Holiday!
Easter weekend is finally upon us, and whether you celebrate the resurrection of Jesus or not, you cannot deny that this long weekend provides us with the perfect opportunity to catch up with friends and loved ones, eat more chocolate than we should, and take advantage of the many travel offers available online between now…
Which is the Best Country in Africa for a Safari Holiday?
There was once a time when African Safari Holidays were reserved for the rich and famous, who would dress in their Hemingway inspired safari suits and traditional pith helmets, before setting off into the wilderness in search of the Big 5… but things have most definitely changed. Today, everyone can enjoy an African safari holiday,…
Experience Namibia: Top 7 Things to Do on Your African Adventure
If it is true that Namibia is “Africa for beginners” then I worry about the rest of the continent. Why? Well, once you have visited this magical land of remote landscapes, prolific wildlife, and natural beauty, you may spend the rest of your life looking for something ‘better’. But chances are, you’re never going to…
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