We’re told that life is too short to not go for what we want, and that we shouldn’t always follow the crowd. But doing things by yourself is daunting especially …
A beginner’s guide to Macao
Read our beginner’s guide to Macao and you’ll be ready to visit a destination that seems to be popping up in conversation a little bit more than it used to. …
Which Indian Ocean island is your perfect paradise?
The Indian Ocean is a tropical stretch of blue waves symonous with bright sunshine, stunning reefs, palm trees, sandy beaches and attractive islands that are favoured by holidaymakers seeking a …
Yangtze in Focus
The Yangtze river is the third longest river in the world after the Nile and Amazon. At 3,553 miles long it rises in the frozen glaciers of the Tibetan Plateau …
Cruises for Foodies
For many people, sea cruises are a long day’s journey into dinner, undoubtedly the main event of the day. As mealtimes roll relentlessly past, the captain has the good grace …
10 family-friendly places to visit in Vancouver
Vancouver is one of those cities that is large enough to offer an endless list of activities for families, but is also laidback enough that your little ones won’t get …
10 offbeat honeymoons for couples who don’t crave the beach
The pages of honeymoon brochures are usually glittering with white sands, water bungalows, palm trees and idyllic beach sunsets. And while there’s no denying that this the perfect romantic backdrop …
Irrawaddy in Focus
The broad, meandering Irrawaddy was immortalised in Kipling’s poem of 1890 as ‘The Road to Mandalay’. The writer travelled through Burma in 1889 and was enchanted by the shimmering golden …
Where’s the best places to visit in May?
May isn’t your typical holiday month. There’s no longer the desire to book a summer break to escape the wet British winter, but it’s not officially summer yet either and …
Where are the best places to visit in May?
May isn’t your typical holiday month. There’s no longer the desire to book a winter break to escape the wet British winter, but it’s not officially summer either and if …