China is a lot more than a homogenous sea of faces and bicycles. Stretching from the mountains of the West to the architectural wonders of the East, China’s splendor is rich and deep and as diverse as the 1.3 billion people that inhabit its borders. China and Tibet’s landscapes range…
Posted on: July 24th in Travel, Travel Photography by Guest Writer.Ah, the love of travel. I have met few people who don’t enjoy a week resting on a warm, sunny beach or pounding the pavement of a new cultural jungle. Those who say they don’t enjoy travelling, well, I don’t trust them…
Posted on: June 2nd in Travel, Travel Experiences by Guest Writer.A very Happy Christmas to all of our readers! We hope you’ve enjoyed our posts this year, here’s to 2011! We’ll be back in the New Year with plenty more travel stories, guides, pictures and tips. Here are a few photos of Christmas celebrations around the World. Have a great Christmas break and a fun filled New Year’s Eve wherever you are…
Posted on: December 24th in Travel, Travel Photography by Graham.Trekking is one of travel’s great experiences, an opportunity to explore beautiful landscapes at their unfettered best. Glacial landscapes, rewarding peaks and remote communities are the rewards for those willing to put up with the worst nature and their walking boots can throw at them. So for those of us itching to explore, here is my choice of the best treks in the world…
Posted on: October 24th in Adventure, Travel by Guest Writer.You may have been lucky enough to have enjoyed the opulence of the Waldorf Astoria or Four Seasons hotels, or stared in amazement at some of the outrageous unique hotels and casinos on the Las Vegas strip. However, these lodgings would pale in comparison to some of the crazy one-off hotels…
Posted on: September 26th in Cool Hotels, Travel, Travel Tips by Guest Writer.You’re about to travel to a known malarial zone; you’ve read the literature, you know the statistics, you even know the range of drugs on offer that will protect you from contracting the disease. But have you explored all the other alternative options and are you fully aware of the potentially very unpleasant side-effects from these drugs?
Posted on: June 13th in Travel, Travel Advice by Camille.I was unsure of what to expect when I decided to visit Siem Reap, a small laid-back town in Cambodia and gateway to the exquisite Ankor Wat temples. Although a naturally beautiful country blessed with a rich heritage, Cambodia extremely troubled past is well-documented…
Posted on: May 2nd in Asia, Destinations, Travel by Carly.Having just completed a four day Inca Trail hike in Peru, it became apparent how tempting it is to ignore thirst while travelling. Dehydration impairs both physical and mental performance in all levels of exercise (even just walking in the sun), yet it can be avoided (or at least minimised) by appropriate drinking strategies…
Posted on: February 21st in Travel, Travel Advice by Camille.Australia is an incredible country; there is something for everyone. If you are a party animal you can head up the East Coast, if you prefer scenery then the West Coast is the way forward. Australia has some excellent cities; my personal favourites include Melbourne, Perth and Sydney (although one place I would recommend avoiding is Canberra – it’s a random city in the middle of nowhere with not much to see or do). When visiting, if possible try to buy or hire a car. It can be expensive but this will allow you to see much more and it will give you the flexibility a country like Australia needs. Major cities aside here are my Top 10 places to visit in Australia:
Posted on: February 11th in Australia, Destinations, Travel, Travel Top 10s by Scott Balaam.The sun sets over rural Tuscany, Italy. Home to nearly 4 million people, Tuscany is steeped in cultural and artistic heritage, and its capital – Florence – is one of the world’s most visited cities…
Posted on: January 10th in Travel, Travel Photography by Graham.
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