Category: Travel Miscellany

Best food addresses in the chicest area of Paris: Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Best food addresses in the chicest area of Paris: Saint-Germain-des-Prés

By on Jun 17, 2020 in Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
With parks, shops, restaurants and terraces open again in Paris, Parisians are gradually starting to fill up again the streets and the city is slowly but surely coming back to life, a socially-distant one anyway. Moreover, with French borders opening up on June 22nd for European Union members, and July 1st for many other countries,
6 types of travel insurance: for greater certainty in uncertain times

6 types of travel insurance: for greater certainty in uncertain times

By on Jun 17, 2020 in Featured, Health & Safety, Travel Miscellany
As the coronavirus has completely affected our lives, this pandemic has disrupted existing and future travel plans. Therefore, all of this has turned greater attention to travel insurance. Such protection provides a safety net so you can step out with confidence, covering big financial risks that you don’t want to bear alone. Travel insurance provides
Dreaming of vegan fine dining in Bangkok

Dreaming of vegan fine dining in Bangkok

By on Jun 16, 2020 in Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Thailand, Travel Miscellany
Life has changed. Currently surrounded by uncertainty and anxiety, many of us are struggling to come to terms with this unprecedented pandemic. The health issues, economic impact, social distancing, lock downs and global travel restrictions have all become part of life as we know it. We can only hope that in the not too distant
De-escalation in Spain: An update on Barcelona

De-escalation in Spain: An update on Barcelona

By on Jun 09, 2020 in Europe, Health & Safety, Regions, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister of Spain, has been present throughout the COVID-19 pandemic in keeping the country aware of how they should go about winding down lockdown measures. With 17 autonomous communities in Spain, all with differing populations and land sizes, the Spanish government’s plan to phase out measures has had to be adopted differently
Wilderness in waiting: 5 unmissable wildlife documentaries

Wilderness in waiting: 5 unmissable wildlife documentaries

By on Jun 08, 2020 in Africa, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Videos
‘Wilderness in waiting’ is a four-part weekly series, highlighting Africa’s proud wildlife heritage during the COVID pandemic. Many of Africa’s most critical pressing conservation victories have been won because either an individual or group of like-minded people have dedicated their lives to a critical cause. Many of these are first of their kind projects and thanks
What is the hotel experience like now and after COVID-19?

What is the hotel experience like now and after COVID-19?

By on May 29, 2020 in Accommodation, Health & Safety, Hotels, Travel Miscellany
The COVID-19 pandemic has substantially changed our lives for the past months. During the lockdown, we all drastically missed our freedom – and even more the freedom to travel. But easing around the globe is slowly beginning with the prospect of resuming, reasonable normality once again. The pandemic has affected the entire world, and every
Wildlife documentaries you must watch in lockdown

Wildlife documentaries you must watch in lockdown

By on May 22, 2020 in Africa, Angola, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Kenya, Regions, South Africa, Tanzania, Travel Miscellany, Videos, Zimbabwe
With a lot of the world in a state of ‘lock-down’ in one form or another, there is no better time to be transported to Africa from the comfort of your own armchair. Exploring some of our favourite wildlife documentaries will give you hours of entertainment, but may also serve as some inspiration as to
Memories of a luxury getaway to Queenstown, New Zealand

Memories of a luxury getaway to Queenstown, New Zealand

By on May 18, 2020 in Accommodation, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Restaurants, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Vacation Rentals
This is certainly an historic time we are living in; none of us have ever experienced anything like a pandemic before and we are all trying to get through this period of uncertainty the best we possibly can. Here in Canada we are completing week six of our state of emergency; it seems everywhere you
A brief history of travel

A brief history of travel

By on May 17, 2020 in Travel Miscellany
You don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone! A cliche, of course, but most cliches’ have more than a grain of truth to them. In this case the thing we’re all missing is travel. Who could have guessed that meandering around our beautiful blue dot would be off the menu? It was inconceivable that
Movies that will make you travel virtually during lockdown

Movies that will make you travel virtually during lockdown

By on May 16, 2020 in Regions, Travel Miscellany, Worldwide
Traveling has always been the perfect way out to break the routine, to escape difficult situations or, simply, to discover the world beyond our borders and connect with ourselves. However, today we have to be responsible and fulfill the #StayAtHome and #TakeCare for the good of all. Because only then will we be able to
The latest COVID-19 coronavirus and travel news from Provence

The latest COVID-19 coronavirus and travel news from Provence

By on May 16, 2020 in Europe, France, Health & Safety, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
It’s incredible to think that it’s been nearly two months at the time of writing that the whole of France was placed into a strict lockdown which prevented anyone leaving their homes. In common with the rest of the world, there were of course some exceptions such as being allowed to exercise or shop for
The top 5 ways to dress for outdoor protection

The top 5 ways to dress for outdoor protection

By on May 16, 2020 in Clothing, Health & Safety, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany
As summer approaches and the weather heats up, it is natural to dream up blissful days outdoors. No doubt, many are seeking the special kind of solace that comes from time spent in nature as we navigate our new lockdown-defined lives. From simple walks in the countryside to multi-day excursions brimming with adventure, everything is
Cancelled flights

Travel businesses have been hit hard, but spare a thought for Corona Holidays

By on May 15, 2020 in Europe, Featured, Health & Safety, Regions, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
These are certainly unprecedented times for the entire travel industry. Although businesses are incredibly good at dealing with all kinds of situations thrown at them, the world has absolutely changed due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus. The last coronavirus to largely affect the travel industry was SARS in 2003. This mainly impacted the
Iceland to re-open to tourists on 15th June with airport testing

Iceland to re-open to tourists on 15th June with airport testing

By on May 14, 2020 in Europe, Health & Safety, Iceland, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
To say I’m excited by this news would be a bit of an understatement. Especially since my livelihood relies on people coming to Iceland. But, I am cautious as to what this will actually mean for travellers who do decide to make the journey to Iceland this year. So I’ve put together a short list
5 reasons to take a family safari after COVID-19

5 reasons to take a family safari after COVID-19

By on May 14, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Family Travel, Health & Safety, Kenya, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
All across the world, people have experienced fundamental changes in their lives due to the COVID-19 outbreak.  We have been plunged into a new ‘normal’ that, for most of us, is very different from what we were used to. These shifts in our lifestyles have made us realize how much we may have taken things
Social distancing yacht charters in 2020

Social distancing yacht charters in 2020

By on May 12, 2020 in Africa, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, Health & Safety, Maldives, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Seychelles, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide
Leave the city far behind this Summer and reconnect with loved ones and nature in wild, wondrous destinations only accessible on a luxury yacht charter. With social distancing travel, you will be able to go on a vacation of a lifetime and still visit amazing places. There is a wide selection of vessels available to