The last year has been challenging for us all, but especially for those working in the travel industry. And none more so than our tour guides, who have been unable to show foreign travellers around their countries for more than year. From London to Lima and Brisbane...
Articles by Ben Bromley
Why is the Suez Canal so Important to Egypt? (5 minute read)
23 April 2021. It’s been a few weeks since the 400 metre long Ever Given cargo ship ran aground in the Suez Canal. This event blocked up the vital trade route and delayed millions of dollars’ worth of trade. After 6 days and having seen more...
Egypt News: Mummies on the Move (6 minute read)
15 April 2021. You may well have seen videos of the event online or on TV. On the 3 April 2021, a huge parade took place in the heart of Cairo, Egypt. The eyes of the world once again turned to the country for its ancient...
10 Interesting Facts About Marrakech (5 minute read)
Marrakech is one of Morocco’s most popular destinations. But it is not the capital city – that honour goes to Rabat. It is also not the largest city, that’s Casablanca. Nor is Marrakech the oldest city in Morocco, that award goes to Fes. But it is...
Japan’s Cherry Blossom: Everything You Need to Know (7 minute read)
Japan’s famous cherry blossom has been in the news this week. Thanks to climate change, it’s blooming earlier and earlier, and 2021’s bloom is believed to be the earliest since the 1400s. Traditionally, the season doesn’t start until mid-April, meaning it has arrived a good two...
10 Interesting Facts About Reykjavik (4 minute read)
Tucked away in the northern reaches of Europe, Iceland is a destination like no other. With active volcanoes, grumbling glaciers and erupting geysers, there’s plenty to see in the country. And Iceland’s tiny capital city, Reykjavik, is also a fascinating place to explore. In this article,...
A Commentary From Us: COVID-19 – Where Are We Up To? (9 minute read)
11 March 2021. Can you believe it’s been a year since COVID-19 began to sweep the world? Our lives changed overnight. Travel plans cancelled, weddings put on hold, bars and pubs closed. The list of disruptions was endless and many of them continue today. So, what...
Celebrating World Wildlife Day: 10 Conservation Success Stories from Around the World (11 minute read)
03 March 2021. Today is World Wildlife Day, when we celebrate the incredible diversity of life that inhabits our shared planet. From the tiniest insect to the largest predator, every living thing on Earth is an important part of the fabric of our world. Often, the...
5 Reasons You Should Visit Antarctica (7 minute read)
It’s fair to say that Antarctica probably isn’t at the top of most people’s lists of places they’d like to visit. It’s cold, remote and there’s not a luxury hotel in site. There are no interesting buildings to look at, no tropical jungles to explore and no...
Our Guide to the Best Places to Visit in Peru (9 minute read)
The South American nation of Peru has long been attracting adventurous travellers to its shores. Machu Picchu remains the highlight, with visitors from around the world flocking to see the Lost City of the Incas. In 2000, the site was deservedly named as one of the...