World Wonders
The New Seven Wonders of Africa
For anyone who has been watching the incredible ‘Africa’ series on the BBC, you’ll be aware of the wonders of Africa – official or not. The African continent is incredibly diverse, supporting a range of distinct and rare wildlife in … Continue reading
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Highlights of India: Fatehpur Sikri
You may be aware that Uttar Pradesh is one of India’s most historic and exciting regions, the home of the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort. Uttar Pradesh offers culture vultures a vast treasure chest of history and architecture. If … Continue reading
Exploring Aït Benhaddou
The fortified city of Aït Benhaddou is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has played a starring role in films such as Gladiator, Prince of Persia and The Living Daylights. Read all about it right here! Standing at the edge … Continue reading
World Wonders: The magic & mystery of Angkor Wat
A remnant of the Khmer Empire of Cambodia, Angkor is a huge temple complex centred on the temple of Angkor Wat, one of the largest Hindu temples in the world. Immediately recognisable and utterly exotic, this is another of those … Continue reading
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World Wonders: Top 5 Deserts of the World
Deserts are among the most dramatically alluring natural landscapes in the world. Their stark beauty is timeless, and life here exists at the mercy of the elements. Deserts are wild, harsh places, and we love exploring them, photographing them and … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure Travel, Africa, China, Group Travel, India, Morocco, South America, Trans-Siberian
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The Inside Track on Pyramids
Pyramids are fascinating structures that have had historians, archaeologists and tourists scratching their befuddled brows for centuries. And they’re still a source of wonder and amazement. How were they built and what purpose did they serve? Read on to find … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure Travel, Central America, China, Egypt, Group Travel, History, Pyramids
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Sri Lanka’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Part 2
We’re back in Sri Lanka today for part 2 of our series on the little island’s many UNESCO World Heritage Sites. 5. The Sacred City of Anuradhapura Established around a sacred tree which is believed to have been planted here … Continue reading
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Sri Lanka’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Part 1
For such a small island, Sri Lanka certainly has more than its fair share of World Heritage sites to enjoy. Read more about these extraordinary sites here! 1. Ancient City of Polonnaruwa After the destruction of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa became the … Continue reading
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Walking the Great Wall of China
Join guest expert Amar Grover as he takes a walk along the serpentine Great Wall of China. Its image sells wine, motorbikes and mobile phones. Well before space flight, it was even thought visible from the moon. It remains a … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure Travel, China, Culture, Group Travel, History
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Top 10 facts about the Amazon Rainforest
The Amazon is synonymous with Central and South America – it’s the largest of the rainforests, supporting a huge number of plants and animals and hugely important to our own survival. Taking up most of the Amazon Basin, the Amazon … Continue reading
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Tagged Central America, Group Travel, Responsible Tourism, South America, Wildlife
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