Canada in the Winter
Having just returned from an amazing visit to the Canadian Rockies, I felt I had to share the experience before we put Winter behind us and turn our faces to the sunshine. The Canadian Rockies in Winter is a spectacular sight – frozen lakes, crisp white snow and cosy log fires make it an ideal […]
Battlefields of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift
I’ve been reflecting on my recent visit to South Africa and trying to decide what part was the highlight of the three-week adventure. There was the fantastic experience of exploring the outstanding Grootbos Nature Reserve overlooking the beautiful rugged coast of Walkers Bay where the Southern Right Whales can be seen from the shore. Then […]
An Australian Adventure
Whether it’s visiting family, a dream holiday or a combination of both, Australia has something for everyone and everyone’s trip is unique! With stunning scenery, weird and wonderful wildlife, stunning beaches, colourful deserts and vivid green rainforests you truly are spoilt for choice. A great place to start your adventure – just as the founding […]
A Taste of Eastern Canada
Ottawa is Canada’s capital city and cultural centre. A mixture of British and French cultures, the city has a cosmopolitan vibe that celebrates Canada’s achievements with historical sites, festivals, and cultural attractions. Downtown Ottawa houses Canada’s Parliament Hill, whose buildings may remind you of our British Parliament. In the summer you can witness the Changing […]
A Taste of Bordeaux
Whatever your thoughts are about the ‘B word’, there is no doubt in my mind that France will remain an attractive holiday destination – particularly for those of us who enjoy the occasional glass or two of decent vin! I recently spent an incredibly enjoyable and interesting week learning about and tasting a lot of […]
5 Places You Have to See in South America
South America is home to epic landscapes, lush jungles, lost civilisations, vibrant cuisine and some of the most welcoming people on the planet. If you’re struggling to decide where to go, here’s our list of must-visits… Machu Picchu, Peru An UNESCO World Heritage site, Machu Picchu is a historical ruin that is located within the […]
Must See In Asia
Asia is truly an unforgettable destination – with its buzzing cities that never sleep, colourful food, dynamic culture, tropical beaches, historical ruins and opulent architecture, there’s so much to see and explore in this part of the world. Here’s our bucket list of the 5 must-see destinations on this continent… Halong Bay, Vietnam These sparkling […]
48 Hours in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is often visited as the start or end to a holiday or even a stopover break on a long haul flight. A typical stopover time would be two or three nights so if, like me, you only have a short time in the city, then good planning is essential. Whilst you can certainly […]
