It’s that time of year again when the arrival of a new season of Game of Thrones brings an hour of dragons, treachery and bloodshed to our weeks. The epic and addictive TV series has a reputation for brutal violence, eyebrow-raising nudity and unpredictable plots, George R.R....
Category: Globe Trotting
The world truly is an amazing place with so much to see and do that it’s sometimes impossible to choose where you want to visit next! Here we delve into the world’s greatest travel destinations, most unique hotels, and best experiences.
Off The Beaten Track in Tanzania
You’ve probably heard of the Serengeti and its endless plains that play host to an impressive range of wildlife. It’s also likely that you’ve heard of the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater, the remnants of an ancient collapsed volcano that now offers amazing game viewing opportunities. And then...
A Foodie’s Guide To Russia
With a fascinating history and awe-inspiring architecture, there are many reasons Russia should be at the top of your travel list. Although it may not be the first reason that comes to mind, Russian cuisine and the country’s impressive fine-dining scene is another top reason the...
Highlights of the Trans-Siberian Railway
It’s the best-known train journey in the world. A bucket list favourite and world record-breaker. It traverses the entire length of Russia with routes that take you through Mongolia and China. Few other railway adventures can match what the Trans-Siberian has to offer. And as you’d...
Rooms With A View From Around The World
If your ideal hotel stay includes an unforgettable view without even needing to step outside your guestroom, consider splurging out on these top picks. We’ve scoured the corners of the globe looking for unique hotels in various destinations from Africa to Asia, South America to the...
Why We Should All Buy Experiences and Not Things
Another Christmas has been and gone. Another three-month period of panic-inducing online ordering and store-shopping is once again behind us. The Boxing Day sales now try and lure us into spending our hard-earned cash on more stuff. If Christmas was about buying for other people, now’s...
The Way to Macchu Picchu – Inca Trail & Lares Trek Compared
There are some questions that will continue to divide Man for all eternity – which one’s best, Pepsi or Coca Cola, Marmite or Vegemite, brown sauce or ketchup in your bacon sandwich? Pushing thoughts of food aside, for travellers the ultimate ‘which one is the best?’...
Where to See Cherry Blossoms in South Korea
Think cherry blossom and you’ll likely first think of Japan as the best place in the world to experience it. Who hasn’t seen pictures of Japan’s most iconic landscapes decorated with the delicate pink hues of its world-famous cherry blossom trees? Often overlooked by Western travellers,...
Colombia – The Myths Dispelled
There’s plenty of misconceptions about Colombia circulating around out there, some based in facts that are now a decade or two out of date while others have simply been left to go unanswered. However, with Colombia recently awarded one of Lonely Planet’s coveted entries on the ‘Best...
Best places to visit in January
With the twinkling Christmas decorations packed back into storage, all the leftover creations of turkey risotto and curry finally finished, and will power to stick to New Year’s resolutions already waning, January can be a hard month. What would we recommend as the best course of action...