One of the world’s most prominent peaks, Mount Kinabalu soars up from sea level to 4095m, making Borneo the planet’s third highest island (after Hawaii and New Guinea) and making […]
The 5 best Johannesburg day trips
Gauteng, the landlocked South African province surrounding Johannesburg, has a rich archeological and geological history. This history has created a multitude of unusual tourist activities within an hour or two […]
The natural way: why nude vacations are taking off
When you think you’ve seen and done it all and things just can’t get any better, what are you supposed to do? You do ‘it’ (whatever ‘it’ might be) in […]
What’s on in London in autumn
Autumn is a lovely time to visit London, after the stuffy heat of summer has gone and before the frantic busyness of the festive period. It’s arguably the best time […]
Backpacker hacks: how I travel using art as currency
Backpackers often volunteer in exchange for accommodation when travelling as a way of cutting costs. This usually consists of housekeeping, teaching English or farming, but as one travelling artist discovered, […]
Alternative ways to explore Alaska beyond mega cruise ships
Alaska continues to flourish as a destination of choice, and the mega cruise ships have taken notice: 10 new ships called on Alaska in 2019. There’s a lot to love about […]
Where to travel with your tweens and teens
As their independence grows and their personal horizons expand, a ‘standard’ family holiday might seem boring and limiting to your tweens or teen. It benefits all of you to get […]
The Dempster Highway: alone with the road
I pause at the deserted gas station at the turnoff from the Klondike Highway onto the Dempster and check my gas tank for the umpteenth time. I’ve been up since […]
Amazing cities to watch live rugby around the world
Rugby may not be as universal as football, but there are pockets of the world where fans live and breathe the sport; and their enthusiasm is infectious. Whether you’re a […]
Why Japan’s Michinoku Coastal Trail is the best hike I’ve ever done
Most of us are aware of the devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami that decimated a large part of the north east coast of Japan, but few people will know what […]