10 world maps that will make you think
I’ve been fascinated by maps and globes for as long as I remember. Of course, they come in shapes…
The world’s most luxurious spa pools and baths
Some of the world’s most opulent hotels seem to be competing for bragging rights on the most over the…
10 of the best places to stay in Europe for post-Summer sun
Wondering where the sun has gone? As we say goodbye to Summer and enter much cooler weather, it’s useful…
Special feature: IDW Esperanza Resort, Kozelkiskiu, Trakai, near Vilnius, Lithuania
When we told friends that we’d be going to Lithuania this Summer, they invariably looked at us with surprise….
Are you in on Africa’s big secret?
In most African countries there is a secret season, sometimes called the low season, except it’s not really a…
10 more of the best travel quotes of all time
Remember our post earlier this year titled ‘10 of the best travel quotes of all time‘? Well, it proved…
Testicle-eating fish in European waters: a warning to keep your trunks on!
Now there’s a blog post title you don’t read every day. Without wishing to alarm people, you (or at…
10 top tips for affordable luxury travel
Want to find a luxury holiday for less? Don’t despair – you dont need a bottomless budget to enjoy…
5 luxury holidays you have to try at least once
Luxury holidays arent just about staying in an excellent hotel or visiting a beautiful destination; the real luxury comes…
6 products to help you survive a long haul flight
The longest commercial flight to date is courtesy of Singapore Airlines from Newark to Singapore, which lasts an unbelievable…
The hottest ticket under the sun the solar eclipse
A total eclipse of the sun will occur later this year and another in 2015. This is a not-to-be-missed experience…
Would you travel on a glass-bottomed plane?
We’ve known about glass-bottomed boats for a long time, but what about glass-bottomed planes? In April of this year…
The world’s most amazing market?
Welcome to the Maeklong Market in Samut Songkhram, Thailand. This market has a railway track running through it and,…
10 of the weirdest things eaten by travel bloggers
For me, part of the fun of travelling is trying different foods in far-flung destinations – things that you…
10 of the most expensive villas and chalets for rent
Luxury homes vary all throughout the world. These seemingly one-of-a-kind beauties have steadily increased people´s desire for the finer…
Special feature: The Black Swan, Helmsley, North Yorkshire, UK
We had called in at The Black Swan on our last visit to Helmsley – just for a drink…
