Collectively, we are so used to seeing Japan as squeaky clean streets, gracious and polite residents and - almost - not a hair out of place. Cherry blossoms. Mount Fuji. Bullet trains. Mind-blowing food.
And, of course all of that is correct. But there are some places in Japan that don't always bubble up to the…
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Have you ever flown in a hot-air balloon? If not, you may want to move that further up in your travel "to-do" list.
Why? Because when you choose the right location and the right time of year, it is an other-worldly experience. When we took ours, over the hills of Tuscany, it was nothing like we…
We're not sure if this is a trend, or a reaction, but we're seeing more and more wellness solutions appearing in the news and in our mailboxes.
Why is this? Are these jokes, snake-oil salespeople, misguided wellness gurus or . . . a real thing? Something to think about when you click on a link or…
... with the sound of savings! Chances are, when you think of visiting Europe, you might find yourself defaulting to the "classic" locations: Italy, Spain, France etc. And as much as we love those places, too, there are so many other countries that are "bubbling under" that deserve a little love from you. One of…
Doesn't that look relaxing?
If you ever feel like you're surrounded and need to make a fast dash to the door, then put New Zealand on your list of relaxed destinations.
Its diverse regions and landscapes stretching across two main, small off-shore islands. This multi-cultural nation paves the way to a vibrant and embracing culture, inspired by…
If you've ever had dreams about sleeping in the clouds, then we have something to excite you. Vertical Sky Luxury Suites, situated in Ollantaytambo, Peru, promise an almost one-of-a-kind experience. In addition to breathtaking sunsets and spectacular views, you can also enjoy activities like Via Ferrata, Zipline, Bungee jumping, suspension bridge and Rapelling - all…
We don't know about you, but every so often - measured in decades - we get the urge to "pick up sticks" as they say, and simply move to another place. It can be for a a few weeks or months - or in our case - years. There is something hard to describe in…
If you're easily bored, fashion yourself to be unbreakable and are always ready to show your friends how extreme you are, then we have some travel ideas for you. Hiking, in this case. In this article, we're focusing on the USA - specifically the West Coast (Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, California, Alaska, New Mexico, Montana,…
Our affiliate friends, G Adventures, are always on the cutting edge of sensing what the world needs next in adventure travel. They've been doing it for decades and, so, know their stuff.
Well, given where we are in this point in time, travel has had to change and shape-shift. But, that has given us time to…
Europe is a very organised place. It has to be, with 27 different countries, almost as many languages and 447.7 million inhabitants, it's pretty big, too. Of course, that's also what makes it such a fun place to visit. Peaceful, prosperous, progressive and ever-changing, it's a travel destination that never gets boring.
But, even with those…
Much like our Rastafarian friends, we often where the rivers of Babylon were located. And, even more, where was Babylon itself? And what happened to it? According to Wikipedia.org, Babylon was the capital city of the ancient Babylonian Empire, which itself is a term referring to either of two separate empires in the Mesopotamian area in antiquity. These two empires achieved regional dominance between the 19th and 15th centuries BC, and again between the 7th and 6th centuries BC. But where is it now? And why should you visit? It is a fascinating and unusual adventure into ancient history, that’s why. Due to Babylon’s historical significance as well as references to it in…
This article will either make you shake with fright, long for your teenage years . . or both.
Designers are clever, especially when it comes to transforming something simple and relaxing into the stuff of nightmares. It doesn't take much, and our imaginations have a tendency to run away from reality, especially when you desire that.
And,…
As if Hong Kong is not enough on its own, it also shyly features quiet joys.
Fear not. We're not discussing a fiery Cantonese dish (most aren't.) Nor are we proposing some kind of thrill ride that requires diapers (although this activity features thrills of its own.)
One little-known joy of Hong Kong is Shek O Peak,…
What do you know about Kuwait?
Yes, Kuwait (Arabic: الكويت) is a country in the Middle East. It is located at the head of the Persian Gulf, with Iraq to the north and west, and Saudi Arabia to the southwest.
And, yes, Kuwaiti people originate from Arabia, Iran and Iraq, although a small minority of Kuwaitis trace…
Whether you're from Nevada or Milton Keynes, we're willing to bet that you have a little bit of cowboy / cowgirl in you. Who can resist going back in time to watch those timeless Hollywood films such as Stagecoach, High Noon and A Fistful of Dollars.
Well, chances are you've done OK in your life up…
One thing that can be said about the USA is that it has Hawaii. The islands are a place where almost everyone wil agree that it is a "destination" for them. Spectacular ocean waters, beaches, mountains and on average, 240 sunny days per year, you're almost guaranteed a good time. But, of all the islands,…
Wide open spaces. Free to roam. Fresh air. Peace and quiet. As quiet as a mouse. “Listen to the silence. It has so much to say."
But maybe not here. Watch as Tim Traveller poses the question "Today this channel asks another vitally important question: where should I live if I want to have the largest…
Lovers of Japanese food are, most likely, lovers of sushi. It's a food that should be recognised by museums as art. Even at its most basic, sold in bulk at crowded Asian markets, there is still a strong level of pride in the construction and presentation of sushi. But, let's have a moment to pause…
Even the church looks surprised.
Rihonor de Castilla is a town in Castilla y León with just over 100 inhabitants. Despite its small size, it can boast of being the only town in Spain with two time zones.
How is it possible? Because, in reality, it belongs to two countries, Spain and Portugal.
The village is situated to…
In the remote northern region of Kashmir, the gorgeous Dal Lake provides livelihood to the growing population surrounding Srinagar city.
But for a variety of reasons, the beautiful and historic region is under threat. There has been a government conservation act in place for over two decades, but it will take even more than that to…