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6 tried and tested travel accessories from my latest trip

By Paul Johnson on Feb 23, 2015 in Accessories, Africa, Clothing, Europe, Gadgets, Morocco, Photography, Regions, Travel Equipment, United Kingdom, Western Europe

On one of my latest excursions, I did back-to-back trips to London and Marrakech. In London, I was working on an assignment for American Express, putting a piece together about some iconic viewpoints from venues around the city, whilst in Marrakech I was attending a luxury travel conference but also enjoying a little free time

5 of Southern Africa's best photographic destinations

By Christopher Clark on Feb 23, 2015 in Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Photography, Regions, South Africa, Travel Equipment, Zambia

When I started travelling and working in Africa about seven years ago, you didn’t see too many tourists walking around with fancy SLR cameras and bazooka-like lenses. How things have changed. With ever better and more user-friendly digital cameras and equipment available at ever more affordable prices, and with any number of social media channels

6 reasons to go on a private luxury photography holiday

By Jerroid Marks on Feb 16, 2015 in Leisure Travel, Photography, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment

For keen photographers and visual storytellers, luxury photography holidays can bring together a harmonious blend of possibility, personalized attention and the chance to enjoy seamless travel that pulls out all the stops. A private luxury photography holiday goes beyond the basics of a workshop and takes you out into the world where you can hone

A light-hearted look at the top 5 luxury travel trends for 2015

By Alan Hazel on Jan 15, 2015 in Accessories, Accommodation, Clothing, Cruises & Boat Travel, Fun Stuff, Gadgets, Going Out, Resorts, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany

The start of the new year is always a time for the travel industry to review data (or consult crystal balls) and present predictions for the top trends influencing travel in the coming year. Some of these trends grow year on year and 2015 is no exception; for example, immersive experiences summed up by the

Cambodia - a journey by book

By Melissa Matthews on Jan 13, 2015 in Asia, Books, Cambodia, Regions, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature

Cambodia’s history spans from the magnificence of Angkor to the tragedy of the Khmer Rouge years. There are hundreds of books worth reading before or during your travels; some provide valuable insight into the history, while others paint a vivid and exotic picture of the country and its people. Here are just five recommended reads.

9 of London's most iconic views at night

By Paul Johnson on Dec 29, 2014 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bars, Clubs, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Photography, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

SPONSORED FEATURE IN ASSOCIATION WITH AMERICAN EXPRESS London is a city that has seen considerable change in the last 20 years. Of course, many of the capital’s most notable buildings such as St. Paul’s and the Palace of Westminster have been around for centuries, but two decades ago there was no London Eye (completed in

Ski apps – are they hot or not?

By Celine Renaud on Dec 29, 2014 in Accessories, Gadgets, Travel Equipment

It depends from what angle you look at it and who you ask. Ski apps can measure the speed you fly down the mountain, many would think this is popular with the young spring chickens, the teenagers and the seasonairres, but it seems to be trending throughout all age groups and causing fierce competition between

Top 10 last minute luxury travel gifts for her this Christmas

By Paul Johnson on Dec 13, 2014 in Accessories, Clothing, Featured, Gadgets, Luggage, Photography, Travel Equipment

Left your gift buying a little late this Christmas? If, like me, you’ve had your head down with work or travel this last few weeks, then don’t despair… help is still at hand. Whether you opt for clothing or costmetics – or something a little different – here are some great ideas for the lady

Top 10 last minute luxury travel gifts for him this Christmas

By Paul Johnson on Dec 13, 2014 in Accessories, Clothing, Featured, Gadgets, Luggage, Travel Equipment

Are you still wondering what to buy him this Christmas? Finding inspiration for the gentleman who already seems to have everything isn’t always easy, so here are ten great ideas for any luxury travel enthusiast to help you along with your festive shopping. Whether he’s in need or new luggage – there are a few different

Top 10 luxury luggage items for her

By Paul Johnson on Dec 12, 2014 in Featured, Luggage, Travel Equipment

When you travel in luxury, you don’t just want something that is practical… you want it to ooze style also. Here is a range of bags and cases for her that do just that. Whether it’s a piece of hand luggage or an item for the main hold, we’ve unearthed ten luxury luggage items that we feel sure you’ll

Top 10 luxury luggage items for him

By Paul Johnson on Dec 11, 2014 in Featured, Luggage, Travel Equipment

Finding the perfect luggage for you can be a challenge sometimes. Whether you’re needing a sturdy carry-on for a short business trip or something that will enure you look stylish on the move, we’ve rounded up 10 great examples of luxury luggage to cover you for a variety of scenarios, and catering for a range of

The 10 best places in the world to run a marathon

By Paul Johnson on Dec 09, 2014 in Accessories, Adventure Travel, Africa, Arctic, Asia, China, Clothing, Europe, Featured, France, Gadgets, Greece, Leisure Travel, Massachusetts, New York, North America, Peru, Polar Regions, Regions, South Africa, South America, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

If you have a love of both running and travel, then our guide to 10 of the best marathons in the world will hopefully inspire you to your next marathon challenge. Like travel, marathon running has seen considerable growth in the last decade or two. We’ve included a real mix in compiling this list, from

Top 10 travel photography gifts for the holiday season

By Jerroid Marks on Dec 04, 2014 in Accessories, Books, Gadgets, Luggage, Magazines, Photography, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature

If you know someone who lives for life behind the lens and adores tramping the globe with a camera in hand then, these gifts can be perfect for the holiday season. Photography trips can be a budding photographers dream allowing them to peek behind the scenes and discover the secrets of far-flung places. Give them

5 tried and tested travel accessories from my latest trip

By Paul Johnson on Nov 28, 2014 in Accessories, Clothing, Europe, Featured, Gadgets, Greece, Luggage, Regions, Travel Equipment, Western Europe

On our latest family trip, we visited Sani Resort in Greece, just a short drive from Thessaloniki and one of only a handful of resorts in the area that remains open through to the end of October – perfect for those of us seeking a little winter sun in the October half term week! On

Overcoming geographic internet restrictions when travelling

By Paul Johnson on Oct 30, 2014 in Accessories, Featured, Gadgets, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany

When I was in China this year, I found that – a little frustratingly – I was only intermittently able to access the likes of Facebook and Twitter from the hotel where I was staying. It was a flying visit but, had I been a little more prepared, the use of a Virtual Private Network

5 tips on getting through security easily and as quickly as possible

By Tony Tomasyan on Oct 25, 2014 in Accessories, Health & Safety, Luggage, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany

Traveling has become a way of life and so has the use of planes which inevitably means – airports. As convenient as flying has become, airport security has increasingly turned out to be more stringent and time consuming with heightened security and safety concerns. As a busy traveler, time is money and no one wants

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