03 March 2021. Today is World Wildlife Day, when we celebrate the incredible diversity of life that inhabits our shared planet. From the tiniest insect to the largest predator, every living thing on Earth is an important part of the fabric of our world. Often, the...
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.
5 Reasons You Should Visit Antarctica (7 minute read)
It’s fair to say that Antarctica probably isn’t at the top of most people’s lists of places they’d like to visit. It’s cold, remote and there’s not a luxury hotel in site. There are no interesting buildings to look at, no tropical jungles to explore and no...
6 Romantic Destinations You’ll Want to Visit with Your Partner (7 minute read)
It’s going to be an unusual Valentine’s Day for numerous couples around the world. Many are physically separated by lockdowns. Others are unable to get out and celebrate in a fancy restaurant or with an exciting date. In honour of February 14th, we thought we’d have...
5 Reasons Why Post-COVID Will be the Best Time to Visit Egypt EVER (9-minute read)
It’s been about a year since the coronavirus (COVID-19) started making headlines in newspapers around the world. A year on, much of the world is still in lockdown. However, there is finally some light at the end of the tunnel. Vaccines offer hope, with many countries...
5 things that we can’t wait to be doing again in 2021 (8 minute read)
There’s no denying that 2020 hasn’t been the best year for travel, with the COVID-19 pandemic severely limiting our ability to explore new places. Whilst being stuck at home has been quite boring, it has also given us plenty of time to think about what we’ve...
5 major benefits of the Poon Hill trek (4 minute read)
The classic image that’s conjured to mind when one thinks of Nepal is the mighty Mount Everest. Little is it discussed, that the Annapurna region is regarded by locals as the most sacred mountains in Nepal. The Annapurna mountains come with their own set of myths...
Top five things to do in Iceland (3 minute read)
It’s hard to find a bucket list that doesn’t include a trip to Iceland. Also known as the ‘Land of Fire and Ice’, Iceland is home to spectacular landscapes and geological formations with incredible waterfalls, huge glaciers and lively volcanoes. Here are our top five things...
Five reasons why East Africa should be on your bucket list
Extraordinary landscapes, world-beating safaris, captivating cultures and idyllic beaches, East Africa really does have it all. Add to that once-in-a-lifetime experiences and cosmopolitan cities, and you have the perfect adventure guaranteed. Here are five reasons why we think East Africa deserves a place on your bucket...
5 reasons why you need to visit Jordan, now!
Located in the heart of the Middle East, Jordan is a kaleidoscope of rich culture, ancient history and breathtaking natural wonders. From the jaw-dropping Rose City of Petra to the calm, therapeutic waters of the Dead Sea, here are 5 reasons why Jordan should move straight...
10 reasons why you should get to Central Asia
Central Asia takes up a vast space on the map, stretching from Georgia in the west to Kyrgyzstan in the east. The land in between is unlike anywhere else in the world. Home to spectacular scenery, traditional cultures and historic cities mixed with modern metropolises, the...