Cuba is arguably the hottest destination in the world right now. The country has always exerted a magnetic pull and never more than now, with the thawing relations with the U.S., many are putting Cuba at the top of their travel lists. Obama’s recent visit to the island comes after a more than 50 year […]
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Zanzibari cuisine is a wonderful mish mash of cuisines, reflecting the melting pot of cultures that make up this semi autonomous island off the coast of Tanzania. There are curries laced with exotic spices, grilled meats and seafood, Zanzibari pizza – the choices are endless and mouthwatering. Here are my top 5 places to eat […]
Who doesn’t love a road trip? Whether you’re a visitor to the city or a local Londoner looking for a family weekend away, there’s plenty of countryside around London to explore like Stonehenge or Bath, or even further afield, like a visit to Scotland. Before hitting the motorway though, there’s a number of things you’ll […]
Make 2016 the year that you discover the world and make a positive impact while you do it. Why not sight see, immerse yourself in diverse cultures, meet the unique people that make their countries so intriguing, and support their communities at the same time via these 10 ethical tour options? With Visit.org you can! […]
Long established as a stopover city from British colonial times when the Mombasa-Kampala railway was being built, Nairobi is Kenya’s busy, bustling capital. There are skyscrapers in the city centre, traffic clogged roads and red dust swirling in the streets; but there’s also vibrant lilac jacarandas, the green spaces of Nairobi National Park and vendors […]
Going on safari in the Serengeti was one of the most amazing travel experiences of my life, right up there with seeing the Northern Lights and cruising the Galapagos Islands. But going on safari isn’t all fun and games – the dust, the discomfort of sitting for long periods, the bumpy roads and the heat […]
After months of preparation, armchair research, weekends spent tramping up and down National Parks, and countless trips to adventure stores, it’s finally here. The adventure starts today. In a sense it doesn’t quite seem real yet. There’s been so much “normal life” to sort out that this trip still feels far off, intangible, surreal. I’m […]
You know all the stories. “How I Quit My Job for a Life on the Road.” “How I Left My Career for Travel.” The BBC even ran a series of them called, imaginatively, How I Quit My Job to Travel. All these stories are brave and inspiring and, with one exception, the stories of either people […]
Whether you are looking for sun soaked beaches, culture or exciting nightlife, Cyprus has it all! There are many great resorts in Cyprus but two particular favourites are Paphos and Coral Bay. Paphos Paphos is located on the south west coast of Cyprus, getting there is relatively easy and because many major airlines fly there it […]
There’s plenty of average in this world. Many of us live average lives, eat an average meal, and if and when we can go on vacation, we go to an average place. We live most of our days in the average bubble, but sometimes we need to break free of the mediocre and live it […]
Australia has a wealth of fantastic attractions, but there’s nothing quite like driving around and exploring the great outdoors yourself. What better way than to drive your own car and take as much or as little time as you want. Be adventurous and take yourself out on the open road. Rent a rugged and durable vehicle, like […]
Once you’ve been on the road for a little while, it starts to happen. The smallest, simplest things become travel’s little luxuries. If you’ve been backpacking – a strong wi-fi signal, a steady supply of copious hot water, a single dorm bed in an empty room. If you’ve been moving around a lot, luxury can […]
With so much to see and do in the UK it can be difficult to narrow it all down and find an itinerary that fits in all the highlights. This tried and tested schedule for 2 weeks in England and Scotland takes you through the best sights these two countries offer – we did this […]
Taking to the Open Road 