If you dream of visiting Australia on a holiday of a lifetime, but are put off by the long journey with stopovers in either Dubai, Singapore, or Hong Kong along the way, you’ll be pleased to know that your trip down under will be a whole lot quicker in 2018, with new direct flights from…
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Friday Photoshoot: Sindabezi Island, Victoria Falls Best Kept Secret
There are few places in the world where you can truly escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life and be at one with nature, but Sindabezi Island, a romantic retreat in the middle of the Zambezi River, is most definitely one of them. Victoria Falls most exclusive bush camp, Sindabezi Island is only…
12 Day Namibia Overland Adventure: New Tour Released for 2018
Namibia is perhaps, the best place in Africa for an overland adventure, and if you like the idea of exploring the capital city of Windhoek, the sand dunes of Sossusvlei, the seaside town of Swakopmund, the Skeleton Coast National Park, the mountains of Damaraland, and the desert-adapted wildlife of Etosha, this newly released escorted tour…
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…
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,…
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