Did you know that there are only 79-days to go until Christmas? No? Well, I didn’t either until I Googled it and found that there are endless websites dedicated to the Christmas Countdown, but yes, it is true, we have just 11 weeks left to buy all our Christmas presents, prepare our Christmas day feast,…
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Sint Maarten, Saint Martin or a Little Bit of Both…?
If your idea of the perfect holiday includes beautiful beaches, year-round sunshine, turquoise seas, friendly locals, and delicious seaside dining – France and Holland might not be the first destinations that come to mind… but these two European countries share a little piece of paradise in the Caribbean Sea – namely Saint Martin and Sint…
Unusual Travel Requests – What are Yours?
Most travellers have at least one ‘travel request’ when booking their holiday abroad. For some that would include ‘a room with a view’ or perhaps ‘a king size bed’, but when it comes to asking your tour operator to rent a pack of Alpacas to graze on the mountains outside your hotel room… well, you…
Bucket List Alert – Gorilla Tracking in Rwanda!
When you think that there are only 700 Mountain Gorillas left on planet earth, the opportunity to see them in their natural habitat is one of the most special and memorable wildlife encounters one could ever wish to experience. Almost half of the Mountain Gorillas alive today live in the forests of the Virunga Mountains…
What Would You Do with 24 Hours in Buenos Aires?
If you have been lucky enough to visit Buenos Aires, you will probably agree that it is one of the coolest cities in South America, if not the world! Chic, sophisticated, cosmopolitan and a little bit chaotic, Argentina’s capital Buenos Aires is one of those cities where you can do as little or as much…
Airline Flight Ticket ‘Sales’ – How Much Do You Really Save?
There was a time when a ‘sale’ meant that you could get your hands on a real bargain. End of Season Sales, January Sales, Closing Down Sales, and Last Minute Sales are all used to entice those of us who are on the lookout for cut-price goods, but since the (wonderful) invention of the World…
Getting Married in Las Vegas – Where Elvis is Optional
When we tell people that we got married in Las Vegas, they usually look as us with a mix of shock, horror and surprise! A destination famous for Little White Chapels, Elvis Impersonators, and tacky souvenirs, Las Vegas may deserve its title of ‘Sin City’ or ‘Entertainment Capital of the World’, but it also has a…
Wildlife and Waterfalls – The Ultimate Trip to Zimbabwe with Wilderness Safaris
If you are looking for a truly unique holiday experience this winter, this fantastic trip to Zimbabwe, brought to you from Wilderness Safaris, could be exactly what you are looking for! Combining the magnificent Victoria Falls with Hwange National Park and Lake Kariba, this amazing wildlife and waterfall itinerary highlights the very best of what…
It’s World Rhino Day 2013 – and the Battle Continues…
When I wrote a blog about World Rhino Day last year, I had truly hoped that the world would make a stand and bring an end to the horrific poaching that continues to wipe out great numbers of this magnificent species… but the truth is, it has gotten worse. Over 680 Rhino’s have been poached…
One of The Best Things About Travel Is…
Meeting new people… and we have met some of the most amazing people on your journeys around the world. Old, young, rich, poor, black, white and every beautiful shade in between, the world is full of wonderful people, and here are just some that made our trips truly special…
Sailing to the end of the Earth along the Beagle Channel
A highlight of any trip to Patagonia, sailing the Beagle Channel is quite unlike any other boat trip we’ve ever been on, and you really get the feeling that you are sailing to the end of the earth along this strait in the archipelago island chain of Tierra del Fuego. Magical, mystical, and eerily calm,…
Snap Shots of Western Australia
If you are heading to Australia for your annual break, you probably have a list as long as your arm of things to see and places to go, but it you haven’t added Western Australia to your itinerary, well, you are missing out on one of Australia’s best kept secrets! Don’t get me wrong, Sydney,…
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