In November of 2019 I was lucky enough to go on my very first trip to Jordan. There were so many highlights (thanks to a very tasty cooking class I’m now trying to source an authentic 7 Spice here in Melbourne!), but the most spectacular would...
Tag: World Wonders
There’s many ancient sites and natural marvels that are deserving of the title ‘world wonder’ but seven is the magic number with recently compiled lists of the best. In 2007 the official New 7 Wonders of the World were named after millions of votes with the Great Pyramids of Giza earning honorary status as the last surviving ancient wonder. A few years later the New 7 Wonders of Nature were decided upon though no doubt everyone has their own list, including us. Read more about these different wonders here.
5 things to see and do in Peru
Peru is a country so huge and varied that you’ll never fit everything in in one trip. To help you decide what to do first, I’ve given you my list of the top 5 things to see and do in Peru. 1. Rainbow Mountain This one is...
Chichen Itza vs. Palenque – which one’s best?
The Mayans were an incredible civilisation, first appearing in 1800 B.C. before completely vanishing by the 16th century. They left behind a marvellous legacy and many ruins which have fascinated us since their discovery. One of the Seven Wonders of the World, Chichen Itza is certainly the...
10 Interesting Facts About The Great Wall of China
Built to protect China from invasion, the Great Wall of China is one of the world’s most famous structures. A walk along this World Wonder takes you through diverse and stunning scenery including rugged mountains, vast desert and lush greenlands. Read our choice of the top...
Top 10 Cruise Journeys
Whether it’s sailing around a volcanic archipelago, along a coast of a hard to navigate country or on a magnificent river, cruise journeys are guaranteed to be exciting expeditions. We take a look at our favourite water bound options, our diverse list including entire trips spent...
10 Interesting Facts About Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza is an archaeological site in Yucatan and one of the most visited locations in Mexico. Rich in history and the centre of pilgrimage for the ancient Maya civilization for over 1,000 years, Chichen Itza is full of interesting facts. Read on to find out...
The Flora and Fauna of the Amazon Rainforest
The biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest is absolutely staggering. It’s 5.5 million km² covers 40% of South America and nine countries. It contains nearly 10% of all known wildlife species with new discoveries being made on average every three days. Amazonian tribes who have never been contacted are...
What to Expect when Visiting the Amazon Rainforest
The world’s largest tropical rainforest is an exotic landscape of steamy undergrowth, towering canopies and twisting rivers home to a staggering bio-diversity. For many visitors, a trip to the Amazon can, at first, seem a little intimidating with thoughts of mosquitoes, unbearable humidity and wandering creepy...
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?’...
Taj Mahal dome to undergo facelift in 2018
Completed back in 1648, the world’s most iconic monument ever built in the name of love is over 360 years old and, unsurprisingly, in need of a little TLC. Over the last few years mud-pack therapy has been carried out on the...