Discover the beauty of the Canadian Rockies
Embark on a three-week journey and discover some of Canada’s most beautiful national parks. Be mesmerised by the untouched wilderness and the picturesque landscapes.
Visiting Reynisfjara beach and sea stacks in South Iceland
Although we’d had a glimpse of Reynisfjara’s sea stacks when driving past, our first proper view was from Vík í Mýrdal (more commonly referred to as just Vik), the southernmost village in Iceland.
What to expect from a Katla ice cave tour in Southern Iceland
Underneath the glacier is a volcano called Katla, one of the scariest volcanoes in Europe. It is active (though not erupting right now).
A visit to the Secret Lagoon in Iceland’s Golden Circle
The not-so-secret Secret Lagoon is known locally as “Gamla Laugin” which means “The Old Pool” – a much more fitting name given that this is the oldest swimming pool in Iceland.
The Icelandic greenhouse restaurant where everything on the menu is made from tomatoes
When you think of Iceland, you tend to think of glaciers, geysers, volcanoes, earthquakes and dramatic landscapes. Rarely do people think of tomatoes.
Experiencing Zambia’s Zambezi River in style
The intoxicating smell of wild jasmine fills the air, there’s a slight chill and mist rises from the river, as the sun peeps over the horizon the sky turns from pale grey, to shades of lilac and pink.
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.
Review: Antarctica Suite, Hotel Rangá, Hella, Iceland
You could be forgiven for wondering how a hotel that is largely made from wood, in a country that is relatively devoid of trees, has come about.
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.
Our top 12 mainland Ecuador & Galapagos Islands restaurants
Ecuador’s high-end restaurant scene draws inspiration from the country’s ancestral past as well as a mix of other nations.
