If you had planned to trek to Machu Picchu in 2019 but left it too late to secure your Inca Trail Permits, you’ll be pleased to know that there is more than one route to the iconic Ancient Incan Citadel. The Lares Trek might not be as well-known as the Inca Trail, but it is…
Earth Day 2019: Seven Reasons to Change the World
Today may be Easter Monday, but it is also Earth Day 2019, and if you are concerned about climate change, plastic pollution, and protecting our endangered species, it’s time to put down those chocolate bunnies and join the world’s largest environmental movement. We’ve been blogging about Earth Day since 2012 when we were inspired to…
7 Iconic Places to Visit in Australia in 2019
When it comes to holiday destinations, it doesn’t get much bigger or better than Australia, but with so much to see and do, how do you possibly get to see it all on one trip? Well, you don’t, unless you have a couple of years to spare and an unlimited travel budget, but even then,…
Great Deals on Everest Base Camp Expeditions in Nepal as China Closes Its Side of the Border
If you dream of climbing Mount Everest but have neither the time nor the $70,000 USD needed to scale the world’s highest mountain, an Everest Base Camp Expedition could be the next best thing. A spectacular journey throughout Nepal, it will take you into the heart of the Himalayas as you explore the Khumbu region…
Visit Uganda, Climb the Rwenzori Mountains, and Meet Mountain Gorillas on a Trip of a Lifetime
There are so many wonderful places to visit in the world that it can be difficult to decide on just one destination, but if you are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the modern world, immerse yourself into nature, and go in search of the world’s last remaining mountain gorillas, then Uganda should…
Notten’s Bush Camp Sabi Sands: A Truly Authentic Safari Experience
There is nothing more exciting than heading off on safari, but not all safaris are the same. There are self-drive options, day trip options, and small group escorted options, but if you want to truly immerse yourself in the South African bush, one of the best places to do so is in Sabi Sands Game…
Explore Patagonia On A Small Group Escorted Tour
When it comes to Bucket List adventures, Patagonia tops many lists, and if you dream of visiting this vast, diverse, and breathtakingly beautiful region shared by Argentina and Chile, one of the best ways to do so is on a small group escorted tour, and here’s why… While easily accessible, Patagonia is not the easiest…
New Year’s Resolutions… It’s That Time of the Year Again!
It’s that time of year again, and if you haven’t made your New Year’s Resolution yet, you have just 10 days left to choose your resolution before setting it in stone with a glass of Champagne on New Year’s Eve. The most common New Year’s Resolutions involve health/fitness and financial goals, and while both are…
Top Christmas Gift Ideas for Travellers
It’s that time of year again, and if like me, you have left your Christmas shopping until the last-minute, now is the time to dig out your credit card and start working your way through your Christmas list! Thankfully, since the wonderful invention of the World Wide Web, we no longer have to venture outside…
Five Reasons Why Travel Is Good For You
I think most people love to travel, I know I do, but did you know that travel is good for your physical and mental health? Well my fellow globetrotters, there is a significant amount of scientific research out there that confirms that it is, and if you need an excuse to book your next holiday…
The Galapagos Islands & Machu Picchu: Two Destinations – One Holiday of a Lifetime!
The Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu feature on almost every travel Bucket List, but did you know that you can combine both of these iconic holiday destinations on a single trip? Well, you can, and if you are looking to book your holiday of a lifetime in 2019, this duo of delights could be the…
Black Friday Travel Deals: Will You Grab Yourself A Bargain on 23rd November?
With less than one week to go until Black Friday 2018 gets underway, now is the time to finalise your Christmas Shopping List, research the web for those items that you want to buy, and plan next Friday with military precision so that you get your hands on those discounted bargains before the other 3.2…
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