Sitting at the top of many people’s Bucket List (including my own!) the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is a once in a life time experience that will take you through windswept mountain passes, lush tropical jungles and bustling local villages as you make your way to the lost city of the Incas. Image Courtesy…
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Everest Base Camp Trek: Scheduled Departures & Discounted Flights for October and November
If you dream of climbing Mount Everest, but have neither the time (3 months) nor the funds ($70,000 USD) to scale the world’s highest mountain, it may be time to lower your sights slightly and go for Everest Base Camp instead. At 5,545 meters above sea level, Everest Base Camp sits just 350 metres lower…
Top Bucket List Adventures to Do Before You Kick the Proverbial…!
The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and with summer in full swing, now is the time that many of us start thinking about a holiday in the sun, a trip around the world, or an exciting adventure in a far-flung destination that has been on our Bucket List forever! The world is big,…
Brexit and Your Holidays: What Happens Next? ABTA Explains…
Well, the deed has been done, the decision has been made, and whether we like it or not, Great Britain will be making an exit from the European Union in just 2 years’ time. It’s been an emotional week for us here in the United Kingdom, and with the results showing a win of just…
Top Adventure Destinations for Single Travellers: Solo Travel Takes on a Whole New Twist
One of the fastest growing travel trends in recent years would have to be Solo Travel, with an estimated one in three Brits now travelling alone. In fact, a recent survey by Booking.com found that more than 50% of British women are more likely to travel alone today than they were just 5 years ago,…
Comrades Marathon: Are You Ready for the Run of Your Life?
There are marathons, and there are ultra-marathons, but if you want to push your body to the max, there is only one event that should be on your sporting calendar this year, and that is the Comrades Marathon set to take place in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, on Sunday 29th May, 2016. Image Courtesy of Comrades…
How Far Will Your Spending Money Go On Holiday This Year?
When it comes to budgeting for you next trip overseas, how far do you think £100 will take you? A day? A week? Or even a fortnight? Well, according to a new travel comparison infographic by Staysure™, one hundred pounds will take you a lot further in some cities than it will in others, and…
Intrepid Travel: Family Holidays Are Taking a Twist in 2016
There was a time when a family holiday consisted of two weeks on the Costa Del Sol or a trip to Disneyland, but according to recent research carried out by British Airways, UK families are now looking for adventure, culture, and off-the-beaten track experiences when they travel overseas, and as a result, Intrepid Family Travel…
One Man and His Bike: An Incredible Cycling Tour Across Africa and Europe
Many of us dream of packing up and heading out onto the open road with nothing more than our bicycle and our passports, but few of us have the time, the budget, or the nerves to head off on a ride of a lifetime across an entire continent… or two! However, Ron Rutland from South…
Most Touristy and Least Touristy Countries in the World Revealed: Which One Will You Visit This Summer?
There are two types of people who travel in this world, The Traveller and The Tourist. If you fall into the first category, your idea of the perfect holiday cannot be found in a travel brochure, if you fall into the second category, you have a whole pile of glossy brochures to choose from, but…
Sundowners & Sunsets at Camps Bay Beach, South Africa
There are many places in the world where you can watch a magnificent sunset, but if you want to be surrounded by beautiful beaches, beautiful people, trendy pubs, and award-winning eateries, there is one place that stands out above the rest, and that is Camps Bay in Cape Town, South Africa. One of Cape Town’s…
Earth Day 2016: Another Year, Another Chance to Make a Difference
Happy Earth Day 2016! A day when up to 1 billion people from across the globe come together to inspire, motivate, raise awareness, and tackle the many environmental issues that our planet is facing, Earth Day has just one mission, and that is to create the world’s largest environmental movement, and if you are worried…