While the ruling days of India’s Maharajas are long past, you can still get a taste of what their life was once like. Several of their former palaces and royal residences have been beautifully converted in luxury hotels. So whether you’re fascinated by the country’s history...
Category: Top 5s and 10s
Whatever it is about our fascination with lists and their creation, they’re certainly here to stay. And what better way of distilling that unmissable essence of something than by whittling things down into a Top 5 or 10 … the ‘best of the best’, the desert island discs of travel. From top places to stay to one-off experiences and much more, here’s our carefully curated picks from across the globe.
Top 10 Cities to Visit in Italy
One of Europe’s most alluring destinations, Italy is known for many things. From its mouth-watering food and world-class art to its fabulous fashion and iconic buildings. The best way to experience them all is by exploring this country’s many beautiful cities. So here’s our pick of...
Seven Eco-Friendly Destinations You Need to Visit
In an era when climate change is our biggest challenge, international travel has never been easier. But there are many ways in which we can make our globetrotting that bit better for the planet. Travelling to eco-friendly destinations is one such example. So if you’re searching for...
Five Great Reasons to Go to Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a country that many have heard of, but often know very little about. It doesn’t always make the headlines for the right reasons, whether it’s an unfortunate weather incident, the devaluation of their currency or internal politics. And it’s not always the first destination...
Five Great Reasons to Travel Solo in Cambodia
Famous for the Angkor Temple Complex, Cambodia is well established on Southeast Asia’s backpacking circuit. It’s also a great destination for those choosing to travelling alone. So if you’re looking for your next solo adventure or struggling to find a travel companion, we’ve put together these great...
Top Five Things to do in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula
It may be known for its palm-fringed beaches and tequila, but there’s a whole lot more to Mexico than first meets the eye. To give you an idea of what its different regions have to offer, here we’ve taken a closer look at the best things...
10 Interesting Facts about the Dead Sea
Located on the border between Israel and Jordan, the Dead Sea is one of the most intriguing natural phenomena on Earth. Aside for some microorganisms and algae, this salt water lake is completely devoid of life. There’s no seaweed, fish or any other creatures found in or...
Five Best Things to do in Udaipur
A far cry from the hustle and bustle of Delhi, Udaipur proves there’s a lot more to India than booming cities and honking cars. This city’s beauty is apparent from the moment you arrive, whether from atop the Monsoon Palace or by the shores of Lake...
Eight Reasons You Need to Visit St Petersburg
Katy Grantham, our HR and Operations Exec, spent a year living in beautiful St Petersburg. Here she reveals why it’s her favourite city and gives you a few convincing reasons to visit St Petersburg too… A famous saying among Russians is that Moscow is for working and...
Top 10 Cities to Visit in China
Stretching 5,250 kilometres from east to west, China is almost the size of Europe. And with landscapes ranging from the dramatic limestone formations of Guilin to the arid Gobi Desert – it certainly seems like several countries rolled into one. This vast land is also home...