What to eat and drink in Kenya
Despite Kenya’s complex cultural influences drawn from as far afield as the Middle East, Asia and Europe, its cuisine is still relatively unknown – at least outside of East Africa. Thanks to a long history…
What to eat and drink in Vietnam
The rich and varied cuisine of Vietnam often sneaks under the radar, but any visitor will tell you that the food here is some of the best in Asia. Vietnam’s chefs look north towards China…
What to expect from a trip to Reykjavik’s Sky Lagoon, Iceland
Built into dark grey volcanic rock at Kópavogur, Sky Lagoon is just a 15-minute drive from Reykjavik city centre. This all-new Icelandic spa opened in 2021 and is home to a 70-metre infinity-edged geothermal pool…
Where to Stop Along a California Coast Road Trip
No journey to the west coast is complete without an epic road trip adventure along California’s beautiful coast. Assuming you’re in this for the adventure (you are taking a California coast road trip after all),…
Where to watch the most beautiful sunsets in the world
By Efrat Sagi-Ofir on Oct 16, 2022 in Africa, Alaska, Arizona, Asia, California, Egypt, Europe, Greece, Hawaii, Indonesia, Italy, North America, Regions, South Africa, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe Sunsets are a glorious and awe-inspiring…
Whale watching from a luxury yacht off Reykjavik, Iceland
By Paul Johnson on Oct 16, 2022 in Adventure Travel, Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Family Travel, Going Out, Iceland, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe The cold waters off Iceland‘s coast support…
Top 5 adventure sports in India
India has always inspired the world to pursue and establish a profound relationship with the natural world. An important part of this spiritual exercise is exploring the unique, magnificent and authentic experiences this country has…
Short stay: Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel, Reykjavik, Iceland
By Paul Johnson on Oct 15, 2022 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Iceland, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe The 88-bedroomed Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel is housed in a historic…
Short stay: The Green Cumbria, Ravenstonedale, Cumbria, UK
Drive through fells, past drystone walls, and over stone bridges to reach The Green Cumbria, a trio of Visit England 5* Gold self-catering cottages. This is a quiet Cumbrian corner of north west England, laced…
8 life-enriching family vacations in Ecuador and its Galapagos Islands
Disneyland is fine, but for a family travel experience that’s illuminating as well as entertaining, consider South America. Ecuador in particular is a destination that combines sheer fun and fantasy with life-changing encounters. Imagine you…