Portland, Oregon figured out how to offer travelers the best of each city rolled into one. A reliable light rail system, responsible urban planning featuring parks and walking/biking trails, an eclectic art scene and an evolving food market makes this Northwest city a travelers haven. Its bustling culture positioned between the Tualatin Mountains, Oregon Coast Range and the…
Discovering the Natural History of Trinidad and Tobago
It seemed all too predictable as I geared up for my travels to the Caribbean. Vibrant turquoise water to swim in, white sandy beaches to stroll along and fruity cocktails to accompany my adventure was what initially came to mind. But as I stepped foot in Trinidad and Tobago, the predictable thoughts I had of the islands…
Brighton: What’s it like to travel in the BA i360 Observation Tower?
Four years ago the Brighton Eye (akin to the London Eye) was replaced as a seafront landmark in Brighton by the British Airways i360, a 162-metre-tall vertical tower and its observation pod which lords it over the seafront. It is located on the site of the derelict West Pier that was burned down by fire in 2003. You…
Top day trips from Geneva
Geneva is not only Switzerland’s capital but also its major hub. It serves the southern area of Switzerland as well as France and a variety of major ski areas in the Alps including popular destinations such as Chamonix and Portes du Soleil. Most visitors here see little of the surrounding area apart from the airport…
Getting Active in Bern, Switzerland
Bern’s old town is UNESCO protected and the layout of its wide streets goes back to medieval times. It was founded in the 12th century on high ground, circled by a tight U-bend of the River Aare, making it easy to defend. The story goes that Berthold V, Duke of Zähringen declared that he would…
Licence to chill in Schilthorn, Switzerland
The revolving restaurant located on the summit of the Schilthorn was featured in the 1969 Bond film âOn Her Majestyâs Secret Serviceâ, and offers panoramic views of the Bernese Alps of Switzerland. In the wake of the unhappy passing of the supremely attractive late Diana Rigg it brings to thoughts the Bond movie she featured…
Tips for Diving in Maria la Gorda, Cuba
Maria la Gorda is in Pinar del Rio province in western Cuba. It is mostly synonymous with the diving camp that is situated there. The entire settlement consists of a hotel, diving centre, small shop, sandy beach and 2 restaurants. However, even if you are not a diver, it is a nice place to spend a…
Exploring Daugavpils, Latgale in Eastern Latvia
Latgale, meaning the “Land of Blue Lakes”, borders Russia, Belarus and Lithuania, so far from the capital that it still retains its own language. Daugavpils is the capital of Latgale and is the second-largest city in Latvia although you wouldn’t really know it. It was founded in the 13th century as Dinaburg, then changed to…
JAPAN – The Shogun Trail – Group trip with Explore
12-DAY Shogun Trail with Explore PRICE FROM £3,850 flights not included Group size: 10-16 people Explore Tokyo’s neon-lit streets, take a bullet train to Kyoto and discover Kyoto’s tranquil temples and visit the site of the world’s first atomic attack in Hiroshima. Travel away from the tourist trail to uncover the country’s rural charm with…
A Guided Walk across the Somme, France
The Somme is forever linked with the nightmarish battles of WW1 but it’s an area of outstanding natural beauty. As it reaches the sea the river widens out into a huge 14km estuary and has a tidal range of eleven metres, the second-largest in France after the Seine. Its vast expanses of sand and marsh…