Author Archives: Charlie Bridger
Photo gallery – touring Central America from Cancún to Antigua
Charlie travelled to Central America on our 10-day Cancún to Antigua tour earlier this year. Here’s a photo blog she compiled while she was there. It looks amazing! Tulum is a Mayan ruin complex on the beach with a variety of rooms … Continue reading
The stunning natural beauty of Jiuzhaigou
Jiuzhaigou is a stunningly scenic region in the north of the Sichuan Province in China. The name ‘Jiuzhaigou’ literally means ‘Valley of nine villages’, and features nine ancient Tibetan villages where life carries on in much the same way as it always … Continue reading
Whale-watching in Madagascar
If you’ve got an interest in whale-watching, now is the perfect time to see these magnificent creatures up close. Madagascar’s whale watching season is just about to kick off, with hundreds of humpback whales migrating from the Antarctic to the … Continue reading
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Misty Kilimanjaro: tracking big game in Africa
Waking up and looking out of the tent at Kilimanjaro shrouded in mist was an amazing start to the day. After a hearty breakfast it was time to head into Amboseli National Park. Just a few minutes from the lodge, … Continue reading
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Camping of a different kind
One of the joys of staying in one of the many permanent tented camps in Africa is hearing the wilderness at night, whether it is the rush of rain or river, or the rustle of animals as they wander past … Continue reading
Wildlife galore on the plains of the Masai Mara
The Masai Mara is the highlight of Kenya, typical savannah and acacia trees, meandering rivers (or streams depending on how much rain they have had) and wildlife galore. Cruising along in our comfortable land cruiser (well, bumping a bit over … Continue reading
Giving something back
Working in travel can be a double edged sword sometimes – the effect of tourism on places can be good in terms of the money coming in to the area but can also change the areas we travel to, not … Continue reading
Wildebeest migration
Safaris in Africa drum up images of wide open grasslands teeming with animals and the Serengeti certainly lived up to this. As we traversed the immense savannah, zebra and gazelle were abundant. We spotted a couple of cheetahs and plenty … Continue reading
Travelling Trans Siberian style
Taking the Trans Siberian train conjures up images of gently rolling across the Siberian countryside, watching life go by as you sit back on your bunk and relax. The reality before you reach that point is a lot more chaotic! … Continue reading
The Sights and Smells of Morocco
From the moment you step foot into Djemaa el Fna, it is an assault on the senses! During the day, it is a little less chaotic, with only a few of the musicians, tea sellers and fruit stalls around and … Continue reading
