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 UK’s most adventurous...
Articles by Hollie Youlden
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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 do over there....
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New Year Resolutions to Make You A Better Traveller (12 minute read)
The end of another year is here and we’ll soon wave ‘goodbye’ to one year and ‘hello’ to another. It’s a time to have fun, spend way too much money on a night out and hope that the next twelve months will be some of our best or at...
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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 day in Lima....
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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. Over the last...
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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 spot. It’s made...
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8 Good Reasons Why You Should Visit Japan in Winter
Japan really is a destination for all the seasons but it’s not all about cherry blossom and autumnal leaves. Sure, the seasons of spring and autumn are justifiably considered the best times to visit Japan. But for those brave enough to take on the chilly temperatures and sometimes inconvenient...
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Top 20 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Europe
The continent of Europe encompasses 44 countries, each with their own unique cultural heritage, natural beauty and historical monuments. Many have earned their place among UNESCO’s coveted list of World Heritage Sites so picking just 20 is no mean feat. But we’ve done it. Here you’ll find an equal offering...
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The Best and Most Scenic Rail Journeys in India (7 minute read)
With over 115,000 km of railway track, India is home to one of the world’s largest railway networks. It covers the length and breadth of the country, from the Himalayas in the north to the tea plantations of the south. To travel by train in India is to meet...
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Travel Happy: The World’s Cheeriest Destinations
If the news is anything to go by, we’re headed for nuclear war, there will never be peace and the planet is doomed. The newspapers and channels constantly focus on the negative, making it difficult to keep things in perspective. So let’s take our heads out of the tabloids....
