Follow Judi Dench’s Footsteps in Borneo
New ITV series Judi Dench’s Wild Borneo Adventure, starting tonight, (2 July) explores the country’s rainforests and magnificent wildlife. Take your own two-week Bornean adventure…
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New ITV series Judi Dench’s Wild Borneo Adventure, starting tonight, (2 July) explores the country’s rainforests and magnificent wildlife. Take your own two-week Bornean adventure…
Get outdoors and soak up the sunshine in Greater Palm Springs this summer. Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie or prefer more relaxed outdoor pursuits, California’s desert region…
The perfect way to be immersed in all things Canadian, discover some of the country’s most iconic scenery hiking in fresh alpine air to a plethora of jaw dropping vistas…
There is no better way to explore the paradise islands of Seychelles than on foot. The huge variety of biodiversity and landscapes – striking mountains, granite rocks, mangrove forests…
Iceland travel specialist Discover the World has launched a self-drive holiday following the newly branded and signposted Arctic Coast Way which launches on 08 June 2019…
Taking an old paddlewheel steamer from Dhaka to the Sundarbans Mangrove Forest in Bangladesh, Johan Smits finds poetry, a lost city and a vast water forest. “What beauty, what shades…
This year is an important year for Singapore as it commemorates its Bicentennial – the 200th anniversary of Sir Stamford Raffles’ landing in Singapore in 1819 – a key turning…
Canada’s only all-weather road across the Arctic Circle, one of the world’s most unique driving routes, turns 40 in 2019. Construction on the 417-mile Dempster Highway…
In the past year, nature travel has become a top trend, with Pinterest searches for “nature travel” up 88%, and Airbnb reporting a 539% year-over-year increase…
If there is anything on this planet that can be labelled as ‘unique’, this is it. Remote Arctic Svalbard Archipelago is one of the last great wildernesses on earth and…
The Chelsea Fringe, an alternative garden festival that has become a staple of the horticultural calendar, will return for a 12th year in 2023 with nine days of celebrations scheduled…
Renowned for its traditional villages, remarkable scenery and volcanic summit, the beautiful Imbabura province in northern Ecuador is now a UNESCO-recognised World Geopark…
With the RHS Chelsea Flower Show just around the corner (21-25 May), our friends at Travel PR have collected a selection of garden-themed holiday ideas to get you into bloom…
May is National Walking Month so dust off your walking books and book a trip with adventure travel specialists, Explore. From bog walking in Estonia to hiking an active volcano…
Butterflies are set to emerge as the newest art installation at Staffordshire’s award-winning Trentham Gardens – creating a stunning visitor attraction …
Set in the Tasman Sea between Australia and New Zealand UNESCO-listed Lord Howe Island truly is an island paradise a short flight from Sydney. Excellent diving, walking and biking awaits…
June 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of True Grit, the John Wayne classic about a young girl seeking to avenge her father’s death. Much of the movie was filmed in…
Audley Travel has introduced a new sample itinerary for its tailor-made trips to South Carolina, designed to take advantage of BA’s new direct flight to Charleston…
Late in July, Antarctic humpbacks arrive en masse in Costa Rica to wallow in the warm coastal waters and breed. These playful, acrobatic creatures are a wonder to observe. The…
This month, UK based travel experts New Zealand In Depth have added the brand new Te Arai Lodge to their portfolio, which not only has appeared on Grand Designs but…
There’s even more to celebrate during Discover National Parks fortnight this year (6-21 April), as 2019 marks the 70th anniversary of the UK’s National Parks. Find inspiration in the great…
In the heart of Canada, lies the vast and incredible province of Manitoba. Equipped with bucket list experiences, from polar bear viewings in Churchill, beluga whale excursions…
The little-known department of Orne in Normandy is a year-round destination, a short, green hop across the channel by rail or sea. It’s easily accessible within two hours by car…
On 21 March, the world is encouraged to support International Day of Forests. A day designed to celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests around…
Research shows that when human beings engage with nature it brings tranquillity and contentment. This is especially important when you are working remotely when choosing the right environment is key.
Amazingly, new species of flora and fauna are being discovered all the time on this planet by their hundreds, whilst sadly existing species are at the threat of extinction through the destruction of their natural habitats. Naturalists working in natural history museums and other centres across the globe catalogue all living species, providing comprehensive documentation for the enthusiasts.
Nature and wildlife holidays are offered to travellers globally, including safaris in Africa and world-wide animal sanctuaries working with injured or abused animals. Bird watching in wetlands can be a popular if sedentary pastime. Travellers should aim to see orangutans in Borneo, lions in the Masai Mara and elephants in Asia as sadly they are all threatened with extinction through destruction of their habitats and illegal poaching. When will humanity ever learn?
Nature trails
Nature trails usually pass through areas of historic or natural beauty. There are many challenging routes across the globe, including The Inca Trail of Machu Piccu, Mount Kilmanjaro and the Appalachian Trail. There are also a plethora of less strenuous trails involving gentler gradients in very varied locations, such as Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland, some of the Norwegian fjords and the scenic state of Connecticut in the US. But you can also appreciate nature in urban settings. Just one popular example is the spectacular annual Cherry Blossom Season Japan or sakura, attracting thousands of spectators admiring the stunning blooming cherry trees in parks and streets all over the country.