Nestled in the heart of the Middle East, Jordan is an adventure travel destination like no other. Home to natural wonders, fascinating cities, and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in Petra, it’s sure to feature on the bucket list of any adventure...
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 of the Best Churches and Cathedrals to Visit in St Petersburg (7 minute read)
St Petersburg is one of the most popular cities to visit in Russia. Built along the Neva River, it is a modern city, fusing elements of east and west. Home to grand palaces, historic museums and world-famous art galleries, the city is a truly wonderful place...
10 Interesting Facts About Marrakech (5 minute read)
Marrakech is one of Morocco’s most popular destinations. But it is not the capital city – that honour goes to Rabat. It is also not the largest city, that’s Casablanca. Nor is Marrakech the oldest city in Morocco, that award goes to Fes. But it is...
10 Interesting Facts About Reykjavik (4 minute read)
Tucked away in the northern reaches of Europe, Iceland is a destination like no other. With active volcanoes, grumbling glaciers and erupting geysers, there’s plenty to see in the country. And Iceland’s tiny capital city, Reykjavik, is also a fascinating place to explore. In this article,...
Celebrating World Wildlife Day: 10 Conservation Success Stories from Around the World (11 minute read)
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...
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...