Guest Bloggers
Moscow – city of beautiful women
Liz Light takes a trip to magnificent Moscow and discovers the hotspots to see – and in which to be seen. Moscow; city of beautiful women. I have never seen so many skinny, fashionably-dressed, perfectly-groomed young women in one place, … Continue reading
200 years and counting…
By Matthew Teller It was cold, at the top of the mountain. Not quite sunset, but getting that way. A whirlpool wind was slicing around the crags, sucking at the withered, clinging trees. This was a place of the spirit, … Continue reading
Hats off to Panama!
Guest expert Wendy Gomersall visits Panama and finds out about that most famous of shipping lanes, the Panama Canal. Have you ever been in a queue in, say, Tesco’s on a Saturday morning or the Severn Bridge into Wales on a … Continue reading
Amar Grover pays homage to Kandy’s Temple of the Tooth….
Following on from our video earlier in the week featuring images from the fascinating Kandy Festival of Sri Lanka, here is a first-hand account from travel expert Amar Grover. Each summer, one of South Asia’s greatest spectacles unfolds on the … Continue reading
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Tagged Culture, Festivals, Group Travel, History, Sri Lanka
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Guest post – 5 Best Travel Apps of 2012
What would we do without our smart phones? Not only are they the lifeline to staying in touch with loved ones and friends – they offer applications for everything! Apps for travel are no exception, and if you’re looking to … Continue reading
Trekking with the Berbers of Morocco
In today’s guest post, journalist Hazel Southam treks into the mountains with the Berbers of Morocco, a traditional bi-annual journey between the Dades Valley and the High Atlas mountains. All photos courtesy of Clare Kendall. Souks, storytellers and snake charmers … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure Travel, Culture, Morocco, Trekking
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Shopping, eating and adventure in Morocco
This article was written by Alexandra, an enthusiastic traveller and blogger for Sky Park Secure who provide affordable Manchester Airport Parking. The beauty and culturally rich history of Morocco has been known to inspire many an artist and writer. Despite being … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure Travel, Culture, Group Travel, Morocco
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Howard’s Way
Guest expert Wendy Gomersall visited Egypt, and the home of world-renowned archaeologist Howard Carter – the man who uncovered the tomb of the boy king Tutankhamen back in 1922. Imagine it – after years and years spent rummaging around in … Continue reading
Amar Grover takes a train into the highlands of Sri Lanka……
I have a weakness for Raj-era things. In this attempted recreation or imitation of the homeland, Britain, they seem to become something else and not quite here or there. The passing of time simply does the rest. Take heading into … Continue reading
Top 10 tips for travellers to India’s tiger reserves.
By Julian Matthews. The Indian continent is recognised as one of the true natural wonders of the world. Travellers have been travelling to India for centuries to marvel at its astounding landscapes and mega biodiversity, a feast of charismatic animals, … Continue reading
