The Freshest Blog Posts

Japan - Nagasaki Survivor - Shimohira Sakue

A Nagasaki Survivor Speaks

Nagasaki survivors: One of the most moving moments of my time in Japan, if not my life altogether, was speaking with a survivor of the Nagasaki atom bomb drop that took place in 1945. Shimohira Sakue was a child at a time.  ​ Meeting a Nagasaki Nuclear Bomb Survivor ​ I met Shimohira Sakue in the … Read more

15 Best Hidden Gems in the U.A.E

Many places in the Emirates are larger than life. But you can still find some captivating hidden gems in the U.A.E – if you know where to look. Here’s an inside guide.

Questions about Spain- inside historical buildings in La Laguna in Tenerife, Canary Islands

Solo in Spain: Everything You Need to Know

From the best places in Spain for solo travel to our inside tips for solo travel in Spain, this in-depth guide will tell you everything you need to know about going solo in Spain. Vale!

Osprey Farpoint 36 in use

The Osprey Farpoint 36 Review: What You Need to Know

Today, we’ll be reviewing the Osprey Farpoint 36, the smallest of the Osprey Farpoint Range.

It’s a wheelie suitcase that’s also designed to work as a backpack and it’s small size means that it fits most airline carry on or hand luggage specifications.

Spain - Asturias Highlights - Picos Europa Park

How to Get Off the Beaten Path in Spain

Wondering how to get off the beaten path in Spain? We have you covered with this collection of secret spots and, perhaps more importantly, strategies to uncover the non-touristy parts of this stunning country.

Hintertux Glacier Austria Ice Palace Ice formation

The Mystery of the Hintertux Ice Cave in Austria

For centuries, people walked or skied over Nature’s Ice Palace on the Hintertux Glacier, never knowing it was there. Now, you can visit all year round if you know how. Here’s how to make the most of summer in Zillertal – and to head inside Austria’s ice cave.

Cave houses caseiros in Chinamada

9 Powerful Benefits of Sustainable Tourism and Why You Should Care

It’s not the equivalent of yesterday’s soggy, soy-soaked bran, mashed into an unappealing travel package. It’s the best, if not the only, way for us to continue to enjoy travelling and living on this planet. My recent trip to the UNESCO HQ in Paris to talk about sustainable tourism left me with plenty of ideas I want to share with you.

Allow me to explain…

Japan - Tohoku - Aomori - Hachinohe Emburi Festival Dancers and Scenes - Japan Flag

The First Time Travel Tips for Japan You Need to Know

Japan is one of my favourite countries partly because there’s nowhere else like it. But that does mean that you can benefit from some first time travel tips for Japan. Learn how to navigate the naked reality with this guest article on culture and etiquette in Japan.

Travel guide organiser as part of a travel checklist

Printable Holiday Packing List PDF: The Only Checklist You Need

Here’s the ultimate detailed travel packing list to suit every situation. Seriously. We’re assuming nothing and cover luggage, visas, medication and what to wear while travelling and I’ve organised it into a streamlined system so no-one gets overwhelmed.

Reed Flute Cave Blue

Why the Reed Flute Caves in China are Different

Journey beneath the earth to the Reed Flute Caves in Guilin, China and discover 180 million years of geology… Visiting the Stunning Reed Flute Caves in Guilin, China It’s amazing what you can do with a little rock, water and patience. Well, a little water, a lot of rock and all the patience in the … Read more