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...
Articles by Hollie Youlden
Overland camping vs lodge-accommodated safaris in Africa
You’ve decided you want to make your next holiday a safari in Africa. You want to head out on a wildlife extravaganza in search of the majestic elephant, the speedy cheetah and the elusive leopard. What you haven’t yet decided is which style of safari to...
Exploring Southeast Asia by River Cruise
There are plenty of ways to explore Southeast Asia. And river cruising is one of them. In fact, it’s becoming increasingly popular amongst those with a little more money to spend and those looking for a touch more luxury. This part of the world is no...
New Year Resolutions to Make You A Better Traveller
The end of 2017 is here and we’ll soon wave ‘goodbye’ to one year and ‘hello’ to another. It’s a time to get drunk, spend way too much money on a night out and hope that the next twelve months will be some of our best....
How to Spend a Day in Lima
So you’ve arrived in Peru’s sprawling capital city. But now you find yourself at a loss as to where to start. Fear not! Here’s our guide to some of the city’s best sights and places to eat. It’s your one-stop guide on how to plan a...
Best Places to Travel in 2018
It’s that time of year again. The time when we prepare to say farewell to this current year. And start thinking about next year and all the possibilities it holds. For us, that means travel. So let’s take a look at which destinations are going to...
Solo Female Travellers – Your Common Questions Answered
The idea of travelling solo can be daunting for many of us. It can be intimidating even if you’ve done it before! There’s always a little voice inside your head that fills you with doubt and worry. What if something goes wrong? What if I don’t...
Why Portugal is Europe’s Hottest Destination
While Brexit negotiations hog the headlines this side of the pond and all thoughts of Europe centre around what will or won’t happen next with the EU, the unassuming country of Portugal has been quietly taking strides into the limelight. And for all the right reasons....
Jordan: The World’s Next Great Trekking Destination
There are some parts of the world that have become synonymous with trekking. Nepal, Chile, Australia and the USA to name just a few. The Middle East may not strike you as the world’s greatest trekking destination but the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is set to...
Visiting Lake Titicaca in Peru – What to See
Lake Titicaca claims the title of the world’s highest navigable lake at a dizzying 3,812 metres above sea level. And as South America’s largest lake, it’s one of Peru’s many attractions. With deep blue waters ringed by the undulating mountains of the Andes, it’s an incredibly scenic...