Sabah Borneo Holidays: Mountains, Rainforest and Orangutan
Sabah Borneo Holidays can be rich, rewarding and varied as Mark Bibby Jackson realises as he encounters a wealth of wildlife in its natural environment and becomes re-acquainted with an…
Rosewood Phnom Penh: Rooms with Views
Mark Bibby Jackson takes a lift to the top of the world to spend a night at Rosewood Phnom Penh and discover a world of refined luxury and devastating views.
Things to Do in Cartagena: from Dawn to Dusk
As a city rich in cultural and history, it’s no surprise to find the choice of things to do in Cartagena Colombia is rich and varied. Mike East discovers great…
Paddle Boarding for the Over 40s (and dogs)
Unable to resist the nagging power of social media any longer Kate Burbidge decides to take up paddle boarding and finds it, despite the ups and downs, an ultimately rewarding…
Belgian Beer from the Man Who Knows
Patrick Monnissen, Brewery Manager at the Brouwerij Bourgogne des Flandres reveals the secrets behind what makes Belgian beer so good, from how it’s brewed…
Six of the Best Spots to See Art in Pittsburgh
Located in Western Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh is home to numerous arts and cultural offerings, including the Andy Warhol Museum, the largest museum dedicated to a single artist in the world. Explore…
Sleeping with History: Beaverbrook Hotel
The Blitz, Battle of Britain and D-Day landings, Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise visit the Beaverbrook Hotel in Surrey to take a bed with history, and do not leave disappointed.
Raid Amazones: Angkor Temple Challenge
The ancient temples of Angkor Wat provided the backdrop for Raid Amazones, a gruelling six-day sporting challenge that saw 175 women from across the globe gather in Cambodia’s Siem Reap….
Postcard Cambodia: Royal Sands Koh Rong
Marissa Carruthers travels to the islands off Cambodia’s southerly coast to sample luxury tourism at the Royal Sands Koh Rong and just about manages to drag herself back to normalcy….
Almaty: the Coolest City in Central Asia
Johan Smits explores Kazakhstan’s former capital Almaty and discovers an overlooked city destination full of cafe culture and a respect for its former Soviet heritage waiting to be discovered by…
Luke Bailes: Africa Wildlife Conservation
Luke Bailes, the charismatic founder of Singita, is one of the most influential individuals in African wildlife conservation tourism, preserving swathes of African wilderness by promoting environmentally conscious and socially…
Ireland Travel by the History Book
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise set off back in time on an Ireland travel yarn to unearth echoes of Raleigh, Cromwell and De Valera, as well as an invaluable Blue…
From Beer to Mussels: Things to Do in Brussels
On a long weekend in the Belgian capital, Mark Bibby Jackson discovers many things to do in Brussels, although most seem to revolve around the city’s delightful bars.
Female Explorer Elise Wortley: Woman with Altitude
Last November, Elise Wortley set out into the Indian Himalaya, following in the footsteps of legendary female explorer Alexandra David-Neél, who crossed the Himalayas…
Albania Travel Off the Rails
On her month-long Albania travel Odyssey, Emma Levine decides to ignore all local advice and take the train.
Six Best Southeast Asia Wellness Resorts
Is 2018 the year to begin something new, to create a new year. Our resident expert in all things Eastern has given her pick of the best Southeast Asia Wellness…
Le Relais de Chhlong: Off the Map
Hidden off the main road, about 30 minutes before Kratie on the highway from the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh, the small village of Chhlong remains off the map for…
Insider Travel Tip From Your Ambassador
What happens when you ask ambassadors around the world for an insider travel tip on the countries they represent, and while they’re at it, counter some common cliches…
Petra Jordan, Lawrence and Peace in Troubled Waters
Accepting an offer from the International Institute for Peace Through Tourism (IIPT) to visit Petra Jordan and Azraq Refugee Camp, Mark Bibby Jackson encounters a country with a rich history…
Travel to Ogre Island, Mon State
In the second instalment in her Myanmar adventure, Marissa Carruthers gets crafty, takes a history lesson and hangs with the locals for a stunning sunset during a visit to Mon…
Books, Rockets and the Dead – Best Festivals 2018
What better way to discover different cultures than joining in with the festivities? Marissa Carruthers throws the spotlight on ten unique festivals 2018 has in store from around the globe.
Pamir Highway, a Road Less Travelled
After travelling through the Wakhan Valley, Johan Smits reaches the famed Pamir Highway traversing Tajikistan’s GBAO to reach what feels like the top of the world. One of the two…
Jaco: Costa Rica in the Raw
Very different from the average holiday, but is it for you? Mike East jettisoned all his English inhibitions to check into a clothing optional resort and experience Costa Rica in…
Things to Do in Stockholm: Gamla Stan, Boats & Cool Bars
An exuberant city full of spectacular baroque architecture, as Mark Bibby Jackson discovers there are many things to do in Stockholm, especially in its old town, Gamla Stan, and its…
