Iceland is known as an extreme adventure destination famous for its volcanos, waterfalls and glaciers but that doesn’t mean that it can’t be a fantastic family vacation destination as well. Iceland for kids is a great option – with many kid-friendly activities available. In addition to all of the volcano hopping and glacier trekking that…
Great Hiking Spots in Mauritius
The mention of Mauritius gets most people to envision white sandy beaches holding back deep azure waters against clear skies matching the color of the ocean, not really hiking in Mauritius. Resorts are aplenty serving delicious Mauritian cuisine. But did you know that the island nation, which is a part of Africa is also blessed with lush jungles that…
The 10 Best Tidal Pools in Cape Town
Dip into one of these serene swimming spots. Blessed with views, a blue-water horizon over the ocean and shoreline rock pools filled with colourful marine life, tidal pools are always found in natural-beauty spots. Another drawcard is that the water is calmer than the sea, and often warmer too, which is part of the reason…
Top One Day Hikes Around Taipei
Hiking in Taipei is a big deal and with good reason. There are literally hundreds of world class hikes all over the island that attract locals and tourists alike to their stunning scenery. Being a largely mountainous country, there is no surprise that the hiking here is so good. It might come as a surprise that a number…
Turkey abolishes visa rules for Britons
Turkey, traditionally a top tourist destination for British holidaymakers, is abolishing its current visa rules and charges for UK tourists from 2 March 2020. This welcome morsel of good news comes at a time when British travellers face tougher red tape when entering EU countries from 1 January 2021. Currently, British travellers must apply online…
Best Hikes in Yosemite National Park, California
Existing as one of the most iconic national parks in the USA, Yosemite National Park is home to some of the best trails in the park system. Featuring stunning meadows, lakes, waterfalls and granite cliffs; many of the park’s most beautiful landscapes are only accessible by lacing up one’s hiking boots and hitting the trails. From hiking bucket…
12 Reasons Why You Should Visit Romania
There comes a time when every seasoned traveller likes to be surprised. With a mix of unique history, spectacular nature, charming medieval cities and castles and surprising architecture, Romania is absolutely worth a visit. Here are our 12 reasons why you should make this beautiful country your next destination. It’s home to breathtaking nature Due to its varied…
Grand M Hotel, Navoi, Uzbekistan
Midway between the great Silk Road cities of Samarkand and Bukhara – the UNESCO World Heritage jewels of Uzbekistan – is the modern city of Navoi. Navoi is at the forefront of Uzbekistan’s recent economic boom, and though it already has a well-established reputation for gold mining and manufacturing, and a growing range of tax-free…
Rijeka and the Gulf of Kvarner, Croatia – European Capital of Culture
Tourism to Croatia has now been given the green light and is one of the 25 countries to welcome British tourists. Tourists have been coming to Rijeka since the 19th century when Croatia was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Rich aristocrats spent their summers here, building opulent villas in the Hapsburg style. They were attracted…
How To Travel For Free Or Almost Nothing
Travel for free or next to nothing? Who’s kidding whom? Is this even possible? We assure you, it’s very much possible. People are travelling for free all the time. You just have to know how. Check out how to travel for free or almost nothing and tell us what you think. Join Volunteer Programs There are…