How to plan a gorilla trek in Africa
There is something special about trekking to see mountain gorillas in the remote rain forests in Uganda Rwanda &…
Delicious drives in the UK: Cartmel Peninsula to the Lake District, via Furness
On the second day of my ‘delicious drive’ with Hertz, I drove further along the A590 to the market…
Top 5 new hotels in Vietnam
Vietnam is moving from strength to strength as a travel destination. Its fast-growing economy, large youth population and foreign…
Top 7 destinations to see wildlife in its natural habitat
As wildlife is now becoming more endangered than ever there are many different nature preserves that are doing everything…
Delicious drives in the UK: Lancaster to the Cartmel Peninsula, via Kendal
Cumbria isn’t one of the easiest counties to get around if you don’t have your own transport. Not only…
Dreaming of Dubai: 5 top experiences for my next trip
I’ve been to Dubai a couple of times, but each trip was rather brief. Yet I had enough time…
14 books to read before you go to India
At Ampersand we feel that to really make the most of your holiday it pays off to swot up…
6 great reasons to go skiing in Japan
With a landscape that is 70% mountainous, its unsurprising that Japans terrain has some of the best skiing conditions…
Cruise the mighty North American rivers
The rivers of North America have long been transport routes. They helped the early travellers explore the continent. Today…
5 of the world’s most breathtaking hot air balloon flights
Driving or hiking through incredible scenery is something most of us love to do on holiday. But imagine, instead,…
5 of the most elegant evenings in Vienna
If you can’t spruce yourself up in Vienna, where else could you? While Austria’s capital boasts tons of old-world-glamour, the…
5 of the most amazing luxury resorts in Bali
Bali is repeatedly voted as the worlds best tourist destination, and it doesnt take a genius to work out…
5 Kenyan parks to find the endangered rhino
Kenya is known for its authentic and natural parks that make it a top safari destination. But few people…
Tour de France 2017 – the best place to stay in the Alps
Heres my idea of heaven, two weeks in Chamonix, in the summer, with my bike and with the Tour…
Top 7 bars where you can sip classic cocktails in Havana
Its not easy to find 5-star luxury in Cuba the island is still developing. But you can find…
5 of the best boutique hotels in Salento, Italy
Dont travel to Salento searching for Four Seasons or Mandarin Oriental Hotels, as you wont find them. Salento is…
