The European summer is drawing closer, which means it’s a great time to be booking your Italy vacation for 2023. From the stunning Renaissance architecture of Florence to the romantic canals of Venice, the beautiful island of Capri and the laid back lifestyle of Sicily. Italy offers something for...
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5 City Breaks in South Africa (8 minute read)
South Africa is a country with a turbulent history. In the past it has existed as a country divided, dangerous and stunningly beautiful all at the same time. Thankfully times have changed and South Africa was reborn from the ashes of Apartheid after its abolition in 1994. The country...
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3 of the Best Vegan Travel Destinations in Europe For 2023 (4 minute read)
Eating abroad can be a minefield for travelling vegans. It can be tricky to know how traditional dishes are cooked and whether animal products are inadvertently included. The process is made even more difficult when language barriers make it tough to communicate dietary preferences. Luckily, travelling in Europe as...
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Traveller Review: Morocco Meteor Shower, December 2022 (15 Minute Read)
The following is an article written by one of our travellers, Bob “Diggs” Brown, who joined our Morocco Meteor Shower tour in December 2022. Many thanks to Diggs for submitting this fantastic blog post about his experience in Morocco. I decided I would visit Morocco after hearing numerous enchanting...
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Tallinn vs Riga vs Vilnius: Which Baltic City Should You Visit? (9 minute read)
A lesser-explored corner of Europe, the Baltic states of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia offer a unique travel experience. And their three capital cities of Tallinn (Estonia), Riga (Latvia), and Vilnius (Lithuania) are sure to feature heavily in any travel plans you do make for the region. United by geography...
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2 Days in Istanbul: Getting the Most From Your City Break (6 minute read)
There’s something brilliant about a city break isn’t there? Jetting somewhere new for a whirlwind 48 hours or so. Seeing the sights, enjoying some nice food, and making it back home in time for work on Monday. And in a time when people around the world are seeing their...
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What to see in the Amazon Rainforest: 5 Species to Spot on Your Trip (7 minute read)
The Amazon Rainforest, known by many as the “Lungs of the Earth”, is the most biodiverse place on the planet. It is crucial for climate stability in Latin America and the world. Stretching across eight countries, including Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia and Bolivia, it covers more than 40% of...
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Get Quiz Ready With A Year of Fun Fact Friday (12 minute read)
If you don’t follow us on Facebook and Instagram then firstly, why not? We’ll let you off if you follow us right now! Secondly, if you don’t follow us, then you’ve been missing out on our weekly Fun Fact Friday! Here we share little-known nuggets about the countries and...
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Your Questions Answered: The Egypt Sleeper Train (7 minute read)
On the majority of our Egypt tours, we include one or two journeys by overnight sleeper train, from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo. There are several reasons for doing this. Namely, using the Egypt sleeper train keeps costs down when compared to flying. We can pass these...
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Our 12 Top Destinations for 2023: A Tour for Every Month of the Year (10 minute read)
Are you starting to plan your travel for next year? We have tours departing every month, to countries all over the world. But some places are best visited at certain times of year. In March, the beautiful spring cherry blossoms are in bloom across Japan. In July, southern Africa...
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