Things to Do in Ubud: a Town Hiding in Plain Sight
A firm fixture on the tourist trail, Ubud upholds its integrity as Bali’s cultural hub, finds Johan Smits looking for things to do in Ubud. “You can’t just go in…
Immerse Yourself in History at Dalaman, Turkey
Home to stunning scenery and an array of well-preserved archaeological sites, Dalaman is the ultimate destination for culture vultures. The Persians, Athenians…
Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea
Explore sun-soaked, history rich Jordan on this comprehensive escorted tour taking in Amman, the Dead Sea, Petra, and Aqaba, with accommodation in stylish five-star hotels…
Luang Prabang: Laos Past or Future?
Searching for peace, quiet and beauty, Johan Smits finds in Luang Prabang a stunning little town at a crossroads. One tropical evening we find ourselves sitting in the nearly empty…
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….
Visit the World’s Oldest Temple in Turkey
Whilst Stonehenge is a genuine ancient monument at around 5000 years of age, compared with the 12,000-year-old temple of Göbekli Tepe in Turkey, it is positively new. Göbekli Tepe, which…
Corinthian Launches Comprehensive Programme to Ladakh
Corinthian Travel has launched the UK’s most comprehensive and luxurious programme to Ladakh which, until now, has largely been the preserve of budget group tours and trekking holidays. Ladakh is…
A Cave Too Far
Upon arrival at the entrance booth for the Phraya Nakhon cave in the village Bang Pu you have two options – walk or take the boat. Taking the boat is…
Things to Do in Siem Reap Avoiding Angkor
The town may be synonymous with Angkor Wat – the world’s largest religious structure – but there are plenty of things to do in Siem Reap other than visiting temples,…
Japan Travel: Glamping, Zip-cords and Samurai
On a mindfulness trip, Mark Bibby Jackson is surprised to discover the Japan travel scene confound all his expectations, and picks up a few tips towards enlightenment along the way….
Top 10 Things to Do in Belize
Central America conjures up images of rainforest, exotic wildlife and white-sand beaches and Belize offers all of this and more, but without the crowds. With a small population of 360,000,…
Things to Do in Panama City
Many travellers have heard of things to do in Panama City – the canal, casinos, etc – but on his most recent visit, Mike East saw many changes and much…
