These sustainable camping essentials are easy on the planet, and make any nature outing more enjoyable! By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi Now that the high humidity and bugs have started to wane, there’s no better time than now to plan…
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Our best ethical travel tips will make you a more sustainable – and likeable – tourist! By Diane Small Travelling and heading out on holiday are two very different types of trips. The traveller is a keen explorer who…
Dying for a holiday? Love wildlife? We’ve found five virtual animal safaris you can enjoy from home! By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi The crazy times we are living in have warped our normal lives. Our freedoms have been greatly restricted,…
Really, really want to get away from it all? Try visiting one of world’s most remote islands! By Lora O’Brien It seems the modern world can be overwhelmingly hectic for many of us. Whether you’re dodging germs on the…
My wife thought I was crazy to visit Antarctica. And maybe I was…. By Stuart Dornfield Let me be clear from the outset. My wife, Karyn, is not from the travelers’ tribe. Don’t get me wrong: over the years…
Eco cruises in the Galapagos are probably the best way to truly enjoy the island’s natural beauty. Here are some of the best available By Chere Di Boscio Eco cruises in the Galapagos consistently ranks highly on most people’s…
Wondering how to travel more sustainably? Not sure what sustainable travel even means, really? We break it down for you By Marina Sergeeva We all love a good escape from time to time, but more of us are beginning…
Bored by beaches? Sick of cities? These unusual travel ideas may appeal to you! By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi If you ask me, travelling is all about learning. Getting acquainted with different traditions, customs, ideas. Voyages allow us to overcome…
By Arwa Lodhi Once a part of the former Yugoslavia, Croatia was pretty much off the radar for most Western holiday makers until fairly recently. It was the centre of several wars in the 20th century, and was considered…
By Chris Hill I never thought I’d live to say this, but it seems for many, the typical beach holiday is becoming a bit of a bore. According to the latest research by Virtuoso – arguably the leading network…
Travel to Saudi Arabia isn’t on the top of everyone’s list. But we went. And here’s what happened By Kenny Jackson-Forrest Travel to Saudi Arabia isn’t yet very popular, and with good reason. It’s difficult to get visas to…
By Chere Di Boscio There are some hotels in the world that are blessed with privileged locations: the Gran Melia in the heart of Iguazu Falls, Argentina; the Fairmont, on the base of Canada’s stunning Lake Louise, and the…
By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi For those who are well travelled – who have been there, done that – there’s one hotel that must be on your bucket list, and that’s Icehotel Sweden. Once reserved only for the intrepid, Icehotel…
By Diane Small Animal lovers around the world have been enchanted by BBC’s latest natural history hit, Dynasties. But it’s one thing to behold beautiful creatures on the screen – it’s an entirely different experience to see them in…
By Mikaela Oliviera When most people think of hotels in the United Arab Emirates, the bling-bearing 7 star resorts, packed with football players, Russian oligarchs and Saudi princes, usually come to mind. But one of the lesser known emirates…
By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi Florence is visited by throngs of tourists, no matter what the season. Tuscany may seem more ‘authentic’, but the truth is, in summer, there are more Americans there than Italians. You can barely move for…
Already thinking about winter holidays? We found 6 hot and cold eco friendly resorts to inspire you! By Tazine Bogue Summer holidays have ended for many, and for those of us who are already tired of city life, it’s…
By Diane Small There are lots of reasons travelling alone is a beautiful thing: the independence, the challenges, the freedom. But taking a friend along can transform a relationship – both for better, or for worse. The secret is…
By Nicole Trilivas As the world’s lowest country, the Maldives is famous for its colourful coral islands and the wide array of marine wildlife they attract. Unfortunately, due to global warming, the country’s greatest natural assets is at risk.…
By Alicia Erickson Here’s a little known fact: Rwanda, a tiny landlocked country in Central Africa, is considered to be one of the greenest countries in the world. As the country pushes forward as a leader in technology, women’s…
By Arwa Lodhi Your vacations just got more eco-friendly than ever, thanks to this, zero emissions holiday home! Created by Finnish designer Robin Falck, whose earlier design, Nido cabin, has been globally acknowledged, the Nolla cabin has a minimal…
By Diane Small Imagine this: sleeping with a view over the Andes mountains all around, with the night sky twinkling overhead, and the greenery of the Sacred Valley visible below your bed. Six hundred metres below your bed. Gulp!…
By Diane Small There are few places as untouched today as Bhutan, also known rather fittingly as the Hermit Kingdom. The fact is that it’s difficult to access; is rather costly, and has maintained a strong policy of isolationism…