Colombia is known around the world for its beautiful women, infamous drug dealers and excellent coffee. The South American country is the second largest coffee-exporting nation after Brazil. And it’s garnered much recognition for having some of the best, if not the best, coffee in the...
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Top Six Historic Sites in Jordan (That Aren’t Petra)
Voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Petra is without a doubt the biggest attraction in Jordan. Carved from dusky pink cliffs and dating back over 2,000 years, the ‘Rose City’ certainly is a sight to behold. But whilst no trip to the...
Top Eight Foods to Try in South Africa
Known for its world famous game reserves, spectacular coastline and cosmopolitan cities, South Africa also offers a vibrant range of cuisine. With dishes influenced not only by its indigenous population, but by the French, Dutch, Malaysians and Indians, the country’s cuisine is as diverse as its...
Eight of Iceland’s Highlights Outside the Golden Circle
When discovering Iceland, the Golden Circle is the go-to route for most travellers. Covering a loop of roughly 300 kilometres, it has some amazing sites to see. But there’s so much more to discover in Iceland, even in Reykjavik itself. So here are eight of Iceland’s...
Single Supplements: Why Do Solo Travellers Have to Pay More?
Solo travel has never been more popular, with more and more people choosing to explore the world regardless of whether they have a friend, family member or partner to join them. But for those choosing to go it alone, there is often the annoyance of having to...
The UK’s Most Adventurous Cities
When it comes to adventure, we’re all about it, we love to get out and about and experience new things. But as a nation how adventurous are we? Well, we did a little digging and some research of our own to take a look at the...
The Best Places to Experience Modern Japan
Few other countries in the world industrialised at such a rapid pace as Japan. In just a matter of decades, the country transformed to become of the world’s economic superpowers. And now its traditional arts, Shinto shrines and Zen gardens go hand in hand with soaring skyscrapers,...
Why Sri Lanka is the Next Big Wildlife Destination
When thinking of a wildlife destination, an African safari is most likely the first image that springs to mind. World-renowned parks and reserves such as the Serengeti in Tanzania or Kruger National Park in South Africa boast the famous ‘Big Five’ amongst many other iconic animals. However, with...
Venice to Ban Giant Cruise Ships from Historic Centre
After years of tension between Venetians and the tourism industry, Italy’s government will be banning giant cruise ships from Venice’s historic centre. It’s expected to take four years to implement the changes, with the new route to be in place by 2022. Whilst the ban is...
What to Expect When Staying in a Moroccan Riad
A visit to Marrakech is a magical experience. The city offers plenty of exoticism and romance, with a thriving old centre housing bustling markets, craft businesses, restaurants and more. It’s a tourist destination that manages to combine the best of Moroccan culture and tradition but with...