I love a good beach day. No matter the destination I am traveling to, my first thought is usually “Is there a beach involved?”. When I found out I was headed to Australia on a Contiki tour along the Gold Coast, I couldn’t have been more excited. It was early September when the weather in(…)
Beaches? Stunning. History? Bags of it. Awesome islands? Hundreds. Scratch the surface of Greece and you’ll find incredible ruins, tiny mountain villages, fascinating wildlife and, yes, a party or seven. Hold on to your togas, here’s our Grecian top Five… 5 Ways to See the Very Best of Greece Visit Ancient Athens This ancient capital(…)
As a traveler, one of the main reasons we love to get out there and visit far off places, is to indulge our desire to experience cultures. Honestly, not speaking the language, or generally having a clue what’s going on at all, is part of the fun! Yes, you could just mutter “Thank You” in English(…)
Unless you’ve been living under a massive lichen covered rock since 2001 you’ll know that New Zealand is the setting for the epic The Hobbit Trilogy and, of course, The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. There’s a very good reason for this (and we’re not just talking Jackson’s affinity for his home country), namely that(…)
Frankly, in order to have an extraordinary year, you need to kick it off with an extraordinary New Year’s Eve party. So we’ve done the legwork for you by taking some of the world’s biggest New Year’s Eve celebrations and flipping them around to provide an offbeat alternative… From London to Thailand London is a global gathering(…)
Today’s blog comes from Mary Bulgin, a student ambassador from the UK who spent 10 brilliant days in Beijing. As the political hub of China, Beijing is the perfect place to soak up the country’s rich history whilst immersing yourself in the changing society of modern China. Whilst many tourists restrict their stay to just a(…)
Berlin is without a doubt one of the most vibrant, exciting and vivacious cities in the world; every inch, of every street, is pulsating with life and energy. To help you make even more of your time, we’ve compiled this handy list of our top 49 unmissable sights and experiences. Our Favorite 49 Things to(…)
Europe’s coolest capital? Well, Berlin is definitely up there. For somewhere so steeped in history and conflict Berlin is rapidly stealing the show from the rest of Western Europe’s popular hangouts. With a combination of glamorous style and urban cool, the city has been reborn, dusting off the rubble of post-war Germany and turning into a young(…)
Sydney is one of the best cities in the world. Fact. There’s a lot to do, all set in pretty stunning surroundings. People living in and around Sydney, in Australia in general in fact, enjoy a largely ‘outdoorsey’ life style and that’s visible across every inch of Sydney. Here’s a short city guide to Sydney, what(…)
The Inca Trail is an iconic trek through a spectacular landscape ending at one of the most beautiful historical sights in the world; in short it’s popular for a reason. This acclaim has lead to the Peruvian government taking extra measures to protect the ancient route and there is a limit of 500 people a(…)
