Nobody who takes a trip to Laos ever forgets it. One of the most rugged, unspoiled countries on Earth, Laos is like a lost world that has breath-taking mountain vistas, colorful mountain tribes, and majestic Buddhist temples around every corner. And yet even with its isolation and challenging terrain, it has also inherited a rich, tragic history as the most bombed country in the world.
Posted on: January 9th in Travel, Travel Top 10s by Guest Writer.
For a healthy and blissful start to 2012 why not start planning your spa or detox breaks? Although spa and wellness centre hotels are not known for their good value prices – but there are a few exceptions.
Posted on: January 1st in Travel, Travel Tips by Becky.
The Thai capital is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world, but with a chaotic and sprawling city like Bangkok, it’s hard to know where to start. Backpackers tend to head for the craziness of Khaosan Road, tourists tend to base themselves as centrally as possible…
Posted on: December 29th in Cool Hotels, Travel, Travel Top 10s by Becky.
Happy Christmas to all our readers! Here’s a collection of Christmas scenes around the world…
Posted on: December 24th in Travel, Travel Photography by Graham.
Culture shock can be a big issue when you travel abroad, especially if the country where you have just landed has very different ways of doing things to what you’re used to. Here, GlobalGrasshopper writer Pris Killingly tells of her experience when she touched down in Nicaragua…
Posted on: December 18th in Travel, Travel Experiences by Pris Killingly.
Most visitors to San Francisco head for the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf and of course Alcatraz. Although the cool, alternative city has so much more to offer. From giant street slides to clubbing the night away in a museum here is my guide to the Top 10 cool things to do in San Francisco…
Posted on: December 14th in Travel, Travel Top 10s by Guest Writer.
If the winter is getting is getting you down, how about dreaming about an island escape instead? Here is my choice for 10 of the most tropical beautiful island escapes, some have the best diving in the world and have others tropical inland forests but all offer the perfect escape from the daily grind!
Posted on: December 12th in Travel, Travel Top 10s by Guest Writer.
Christmas and New Year is of course a time to spend with your friends, family and loved ones. Although of course you don’t have to stay at home to do this. Why not jump on a plane instead to enjoy cheap drinks on the continent? Many cites in Europe are notoriously expensive but there are still some places where you can be served cheaper-than-average alcohol.
Posted on: December 11th in Travel, Travel Top 10s by Scott Balaam.
In the second of our African adventure posts, Cox & Kings’ Louise Stanion talks about some of her most memorable, occasionally shocking, safari experiences…
Posted on: December 7th in Travel, Travel Experiences by Guest Writer.
We all know who Bigfoot is. That hairy beast that has been reported endlessly in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Yet, what other mysterious and unidentified creatures are out there lurking in the jungles, the forests and the darkest recesses of your travels? Local folklore? Demonic evil spirits? Elaborate hoaxes..?
Posted on: December 5th in Travel, Travel Experiences by Guest Writer.
