Solo travel has never been more popular, with more and more people choosing to explore the world regardless of whether they have a friend, family member or partner to join them. But for those choosing to go it alone, there is often the annoyance of having to...
Category: News Tips and Trivia
For all those looking for the latest news on all things travel-related, tips and advice on how best to plan and pack for your holiday, and interesting trivia on destinations, this is the place for you.
The UK’s Most Adventurous Cities
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...
Venice to Ban Giant Cruise Ships from Historic Centre
After years of tension between Venetians and the tourism industry, Italy’s government will be banning giant cruise ships from Venice’s historic centre. It’s expected to take four years to implement the changes, with the new route to be in place by 2022. Whilst the ban is...
New Anti-Poaching Vans to Help Tigers in India
This summer the Wildlife Protection Society of India (WPSI) received some very welcome new additions. Four new anti-poaching awareness vans were added to the non-profit’s squad of vehicles, bringing their total to seven. These vans are set to travel to remote areas in central India, spreading...
How to Reduce Plastic Waste Whilst Travelling
Thanks to the likes of Blue Planet Two and numerous major campaigns, we’re all increasingly aware of the damage plastic is doing to our world. Recent reports have highlighted our unsustainable demand for single-use plastics, with a staggering one million plastic bottles bought globally per minute....
What to Shop For in Hoi An
Boasting grand architecture, a delightful riverside setting and a UNESCO-listed Ancient Town, Hoi An is one of Vietnam’s best-loved destinations. But what this enchanting city is most famous for is its shopping. From bustling market stalls to charming shophouses, there’s plenty of places to bag a...
How to be a More Environmentally Friendly Traveller
Our world has never experienced so many tourists. Last year alone a whopping 1.7 billion trips were made by holiday makers and this figure is only expected to rise. However, all this travel is having a far worse impact on the planet than we realised. In...
China to Create Huge New Reserve for Giant Pandas
China has recently announced plans to create a giant panda reserve that’s three times the size of Yellowstone National Park in the USA. The 27,134-square-kilometre area spans three Chinese provinces and will link up 67 existing reserves on six isolated mountain ranges. An estimated 1,864 wild...
10 Tips for Visiting India’s Tiger Reserves
The Indian continent is recognised as one of the true natural wonders of the world, with travellers visiting India for centuries to marvel at its astounding landscapes and abundant biodiversity. Julian Matthews is the chairman of TOFT India, an organisation that aims to conserve tigers and...
Thailand to Close Maya Bay from Movie ‘The Beach’
Since the release of ‘The Beach’ in 2000, Maya Bay has become one of the most famous destinations in Thailand. The box office smash starred Leonardo Di Caprio and inspired thousands to visit the beautiful bay for themselves. However, the environmental damage caused by high tourist...