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5 of the most transformative travel experiences

By Matt Holmes on Mar 28, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Bhutan, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Iceland, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Travel is more than just checking off a bucket list or standing in front of famous sites. It’s about interacting with other cultures, learning about diverse ways of life and beliefs, and having opportunities you can’t get many other places. If not for those things, why would you ever leave your house? But there are […]

Photograph of the week: Seljalandsfoss waterfall, Iceland

By Paul Johnson on Mar 07, 2018 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Iceland, Regions, Western Europe

Seljalandsfoss is one of the most iconic waterfalls in Iceland, if not the world. It has a 60-metre drop and forms part of the Seljalands River that has its origin in the volcano glacier Eyjafjallajökull (the same volcano that erupted in 2010, creating an ash cloud that result in European air space having to shut […]

Top 10 things to do in Reykjavik

By Amanda O'Brien on Feb 17, 2018 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Iceland, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Reykjavik has come a long way since I first visited in 2004. It was a charming city then, but it did feel small. It has now become an exciting and innovative capital filled with art, great food, cutting-edge architecture and loads to do. Most visitors to Iceland are justifiably focused on seeing Iceland’s natural attractions […]

5 reasons why you must visit Southern Iceland

By Amanda O'Brien on Dec 16, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Iceland, Regions, Western Europe

Iceland has become a much more popular destination in recent years – and deservedly so! Its landscapes are absolutely jaw-dropping, it offers out of this world scenery and, of course, the Northern Lights. Many people visit Iceland as a long weekend and base themselves in Reykjavik, doing the Golden Circle Tour and visiting the Blue […]

Video of the week: Amazing Iceland

By Paul Johnson on Dec 07, 2017 in Europe, Iceland, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Videos, Western Europe

Photographer Edgar Granados combined thousands of photos to create this time-lapse video showcasing Iceland’s natural beauty. Edgar filmed this with a DJI Phantom 3 Professional drone and Canon 6D.

Top 5 sustainable hotels around the world

By Tom Marchant on Sep 14, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, Australia, Belize, California, Cambodia, Central America, Europe, Hotels, Iceland, North America, Oceania, Regions, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

Travel sees a plethora of trends which come and go, but one that’s firmly here to stay is sustainable tourism. More than ever before, travellers are seeking hotels that are fully conscious of their impact on their surroundings. From guest experiences that protect local wildlife and celebrate indigenous culture, to ‘green’ operations or fostering ties […]

Some of the best heliskiing experiences around the globe

By Anne Wooley on Sep 13, 2017 in Adventure Travel, Air Travel, Argentina, Chile, Europe, Iceland, Leisure Travel, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Western Europe, Worldwide

My winter months are spent in Meribel, in the French Alps, running our catered chalet business. I have been skiing for many years and my husband, Ed, is a ski instructor in the resort. When time permits, we enjoy nothing more than strapping on our fat skis and exploring the fabulous off piste that the […]

Top 5 safest countries for solo travellers to visit

By Kim Robertson on Jul 14, 2017 in Asia, Australia, Canada, Central America, Costa Rica, Europe, Health & Safety, Iceland, North America, Oceania, Regions, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Solo travel, particularly amongst females is on the rise. The world is so accessible nowadays, and there is always a new place or country to explore. Many tour operators are recognising this and there are now more options for single travellers than ever before with lots of small group options for like-minded travellers, but some […]

9 of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world

By Mike Kelly on Jun 19, 2017 in Africa, Asia, Attractions, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Going Out, Iceland, New York, North America, Oceania, Regions, South America, United Kingdom, USA, Venezuela, Western Europe, Worldwide, Zambia, Zimbabwe

There are hundreds of thousands of different waterfalls across the world in many different countries, both in prominent locations, and secret hideaways. All of the waterfalls I am going to describe are spectacular, exhilarating, beautiful, and often a popular tourist attraction in that area. Some waterfalls are better known than others, but whether it’s a […]

9 of the best volcanoes to visit

By Mike Kelly on Apr 13, 2017 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Attractions, Central America, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Costa Rica, Europe, Going Out, Hawaii, Iceland, Italy, Japan, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA, Washington, Western Europe, Worldwide

What more says adventure and jaw dropping experience than the sight of an erupting volcano. The sheer splendour of watching the natural vibrant glow of molten rock seep or explode out of the earth’s crust is incredible and quite simply never gets boring! Across the globe we have many accessible volcanoes in near and far […]

8 top picks for a scuba diving adventure of a lifetime

By Kim Robertson on Apr 06, 2017 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Australia, Belize, Central America, Egypt, Europe, Featured, Iceland, Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives, Mexico, North America, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Western Europe, Worldwide

Most of us are satisfied with exploring new countries or destinations, but are you fascinated by marine life and the underwater world? Do you love to snorkel, or is Scuba Diving more your thing? There are hundreds of great places you can go and learn or just simply try Scuba Diving for the first time, […]

7 extraordinary ways to enjoy a luxury adventure in Iceland

By Tom Marchant on Mar 15, 2017 in Adventure Travel, Air Travel, Attractions, Europe, Featured, Going Out, Iceland, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Extraordinary landscapes have already cemented Iceland’s place as an adventurer’s paradise. But while plenty of countries have glaciers and mountains, or even active volcanoes, there are few destinations that can boast as many incredible and rare experiences, all in one place. From heli-hopping across unreachable mountaintops or walking in lava chambers, to diving between tectonic […]

Recipe of the week: Icelandic mushroom soup

By Paul Johnson on Jul 29, 2016 in Europe, Food and Drink, Iceland, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

When you think about Icelandic cuisine you may struggle a little at first to think of what a classic regional dish might comprise of. However, modern Icelandic menus are, in fact, breaking boundaries and many talented chefs are taking traditional ingredients and reinterpreting these into more refined contemporary dishes. This Wild Mushroom Soup recipe demonstrates […]

Photograph of the week: Seljalandsfoss, Iceland

By Paul Johnson on May 18, 2016 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Iceland, Regions, Western Europe

Arguably one of the most famous waterfalls in Iceland (and with good reason!), Seljalandsfoss has a 60 metre drop over a cliff that once formed Iceland’s coastline. The cliff is eroded in such a way that you can actually walk behind the waterfall and admire it from all angles. You can reach it from the Route […]

Where to see the Northern Lights… and what to do if you don’t

By Tom Barber on May 13, 2016 in Europe, Finland, Hawaii, Iceland, North America, Norway, Regions, Sweden, USA, Western Europe

Sorry for the seemingly negative rider in the title, but we think it’s important to note that the Northern Lights – the eerily beautiful display of shimmering colour sometimes visible in the night skies over the Arctic Circle – are a natural phenomenon and so by no means guaranteed. I’m sure that’s stating the blindingly […]

Top 5 sexiest Winter pools

By Chinmoy Lad on Oct 01, 2015 in Asia, Europe, Iceland, India, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, USA, Western Europe, Wyoming

We wrote an article on the sexiest Summer swimming pools, but we just couldn’t resist writing one on its wilder counterpart: the sexiest Winter pools. There is something wildly exotic about swimming at an adequately heated pool in the middle of winter, while the environment that surrounds slowly wakes up from the subzero freeze. While winter […]

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