My favourite place in Thailand, Chiang Mai is one of those cities where you can do as much or as little as you like. A city of vibrant contrasts, Chiang Mai homes over 300 ancient temples, some of Thailand’s newest hotels and the trendiest bars in Southeast Asia, but they are all clumped together in…
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Looking for Holiday Inspiration? Check out the New York Times 52 Places to go in 2014
The New York Times has released its ‘52 Places to Go In 2014’, and if you are undecided about where to go for your 2014 holiday, you might just get all the inspiration you need from this comprehensive and well thought out list. With a different destination for every week of the year, there really…
Travelling Solo – Top Tips to ensure you never get Lonely!
If you like the idea of travelling the world, but don’t like the idea of doing it on your own, you will be pleased to know there are loads of different holiday options for independent travellers, where you will never be lonely or short of conversation! Small group escorted tours, adventure tours and sporting holidays…
100 Holiday Ideas for Summer, Autumn and Winter 2013
July has arrived, most schools have closed, many of us are about to go on annual leave, and if you are one of the millions who have yet to plan your 2013 holiday – well, it’s time to get a move on! There are loads of last-minute summer holiday bargains available for those who want…
Thai Temptations – A photographic journey throughout Thailand
Thailand may have a reputation for being the hedonistic capital of the world, but what many people fail to realise is that this Southeast Asian gem is one of the most beautiful and friendly countries on planet earth. A land of golden beaches, lush green islands, opulent temples, and chaotic cities, Thailand has so much…
Travel Trends Report Reveals Thailand is Right on Trend for 2013
Once a year Kuoni release their travel trends report, and if you are looking for an ‘on trend’ holiday destination for 2013, then the newly released report indicates that you should be heading to Thailand! A country that most definitely deserves its title as “the Land of Smiles”, Thailand is warm, inviting, and offers holidays…
Travel Companions of a Different Kind – The Fascinating Creatures we have met on our Journey around the World
One of the things we enjoy most about travel is meeting new friends along the way, and not just the human variety! We have encountered quite a collection of interesting characters from the animal kingdom, and thought we would share our favourite shots this Saturday. These gorgeous creatures make our world even more beautiful, and…
A Girls Guide to Travelling Solo – A Guest Blog by Tahira
One of the things we love most about working as a Tour Operator is that we get to arrange fantastic holidays for fantastic people. One such guest, Ms Tahira Zec, recently returned from “the Land of Smiles” Thailand, and kindly wrote this brilliant blog about her experiences as a solo female traveller – Enjoy! Having…
Destination Review: Thailand
I hardly know where to begin when it comes to Thailand! It is warm, welcoming, and in some areas, a little bit weird, but overall it is a wonderful destination to visit, and has much to offer the world traveller. We, like most people, started our journey through Thailand in the chaotic city of Bangkok,…
Travelling Around the World and Back Again – A List of Places to Revisit
I am one of the lucky ones. I have already been around the world and while I didn’t quite manage it in 80 days like Phileas Fogg, I did manage to spend five months with my beloved hubby visiting beautiful countries, meeting new friends, trying new foods, and sampling plenty of new wines, so all…
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