White water rafting in Iceland’s Golden Circle
Have you ever wanted to experience the thrill and beauty of river rafting in the heart of Iceland’s Golden Circle? Since 1985 Arctic Rafting have been doing exactly that.
Geysir & Strokkur at Haukadalur Valley in Iceland’s Golden Circle
Thanks to its location on the mid-Atlantic ridge where tectonic plates diverge, Iceland is famous for its geothermal energy and is home to not only volcanoes, but also geysers.
Snorkelling between tectonic plates at Silfra in Iceland’s Thingvellir National Park
Iceland lies along the mid-Atlantic Ridge and exists because of the divergence of two tectonic plates – the North American plate and the Eurasian plate – and a great place to see this first hand is at Silfra.
Safari Quads – what to expect from a buggy safari in Iceland’s Blue Mountains
One of the activities that our kids most enjoyed on our trip to Iceland was our buggy safari in the Blue Mountains with Safari Quads – the number #1 rated ATV and buggy operator in Iceland.
Krauma Natural Geothermal Baths & Restaurant – what to expect from one of Iceland’s newest geothermal spas
The journey from Reykjavik to the geothermal baths at Krauma is just under an hour and a half, so this is easily a place you could visit on a day trip out of the capital.
Húsafell Canyon Baths – what to expect from a trip to these geothermal pools in Iceland
These man-made geothermal pools are located in the Icelandic highlands and set in a surreal canyon landscape. Tickets for an exclusive minibus tour are available from the Húsafell Hotel.
Into the Glacier – what to expect on a journey into the heart of the Langjökull glacier, Iceland
For an Icelandic experience with a difference, we heartily recommend Into the Glacier which can be visited as part of a tour from Reykjavik or by self-driving to Husafell or Klaki basecamp.
Exploring Iceland’s Fagradalsfjall volcano site
Instead of driving straight to our hotel after collecting our bags at the airport, we instead headed for Grindavik so that we could explore the Fagradalsfjall volcano site.
Plitvice Lakes National Park in Autumn: The best places to photograph
No trip to Croatia is complete without a visit to the oldest national park in Southeast Europe, Plitvice Lakes National Park.
The Lake District’s historic houses
After this month’s Heritage Open Days, we thought we’d stick with the cultural and heritage theme and put together our top ten list of historic houses in Cumbria.
Best 6 places to visit in Luxor
Luxor is regarded as the largest open-air museum in the world and is home to some of Egypt’s most well-known temples, tombs, and monuments.
Top 5 Instagrammable locations in India
In this article, we list the top 5 Instagrammable locations in India, which you absolutely must visit this year.
Windermere in a day – there’s so much to do!
There is so much to see and do in and around Windermere, so condensing it into one day is more than a little tricky. Here’s an idea of what to do.
Happiness is Hermanus
Meandering along a narrow stretch of land between the mountains, the spectacular sea cliffs and the Indian Ocean shoreline is Hermanus, surrounded on all sides by nature.
Top Christian monasteries in Egypt that tourists can visit
When it comes to religion in Egypt, the majority of us prefer to either think of the country’s prevalent…
Discover the Barossa Valley
The Barossa Valley is known as Australia’s wine mecca. Tucked between the rolling hills of Adelaide are some of the oldest vineyards in the country.
