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21 Unusual Things to Do in Cape Town, South Africa

You can’t help but find unusual things to do in Cape Town: it’s part of the city itself. It’s time to roll up your sleeves and enjoy South Africa. Let’s explore this most famous of cities within the Rainbow Nation.

How to Plan Your San Francisco to Santa Barbara Road Trip

Here’s how to plan out the ultimate San Francisco to Santa Barbara road trip and enjoy one of the best routes that California, nay America, has to offer. Why Drive From San Francisco to Santa Barbara? Take it from me, a professional travel writer with hundreds of thousands of miles of road trip under my … Read more

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What a Hot Air Balloon Ride is Really Like

A number of things are wrong. To begin with, I’m standing in a field surrounded by darkness, my mind pulling the duvet covers back over its head and mumbling into its pillow. Second, I’m…

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Two Days in Geneva: An Itinerary for First Timers

Here’s how to spend two days in Geneva, with this hand-crafted itinerary from a local. Let’s hand over to guest writer, Anna Timbrook. Get ready to move beyond chocolate, knives and watches into a world of nature, history and philanthropy. Let’s go.

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The Best Gifts for Someone Going Travelling

Looking for the best gifts for travel lovers for 2025? Here are the best gifts for someone going travelling. Give them something they’ll want to receive… Present Ideas for People Who Love Travel The best gifts for someone going to Japan Know someone who is heading to Japan in 2026? Here’s a quick round up … Read more

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The Best Luxury Travel Gifts for Him

Struggling to find the best travel gifts for men? Don’t reach for the socks just yet. Behold, 39 great present ideas for men who love to travel. Including links so you can just click and buy, no messing about.

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The Truth About Growing Up in East Germany

And so, at last, I am in Berlin. After more than a thousand miles by train, through some of the darkest moments in European history, some well known, others not, I find myself with a plastic fork in one hand and a fluffy orange sausage in the other.

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What to Pack for a Bahamas Cruise

Find out what to pack for a Bahamas cruise with our inside guide. Packing for the Bahamas Who doesn’t love the Bahamas? White sandy beaches, tranquil waters and an explosion of taste, colour, culture and history. But as all seasoned travellers know, a stress-free holiday begins long before you leave your front door. It starts … Read more

The Best Safari Camera Gear For Your Next Trip

Work out what you need and leave behind what you don’t with our inside guide to the best safari camera gear. The Best Safari Camera Gear Going on safari is, for many, a once-in-a-lifetime experience. And even if you’ve fallen in love with the savannah and return again and again, some things stay the same: … Read more