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Stephan Lorenz uncovers hidden gems away from Jamaica’s well known and well trodden coastal resorts… “No sorry man”… we don’t want any ganja, cocaine, women, or bracelets. Well ok, let me look at that bracelet. “No, sorry we are poor biologists” was our standard excuse, which would leave the touts confused. My friend Matt and … Continue reading
Mark Sabourin from Ontario, Canada, offers us a glimpse of his recent trip to Tanzania… It became a habit. Return to the lodge mid-afternoon after two of the best scuba dives ever. Wash off the sea salt in an open-air shower. Nap, then rendezvous before dinner for a drink, sunset and the bat show at … Continue reading
Louise Alexander takes to the Thames to conjure up a perfect day out taking in many of the capital’s iconic attractions… The great River Thames flows through the heart of London and harbours much of the city’s history, as well as providing a very pleasant alternative highway, giving the crowds and delays of the tube … Continue reading
This month’s evocative image of a young local was taken in Kabul, Afghanistan, by Philip Bevan. The photographer travelled around the region capturing a range of atmospheric portraits.
Alex Narracot, Founder and CEO of Much Better Adventures, confides their top recommendations for year round winter sports… Many people think of skiing as a winter activity, after all, it does require a little of the cold stuff that isn’t normally associated with summer. However, you do not have to restrict your adventures on the … Continue reading
Riding the Iron Rooster: By train through China, Paul Theroux, kindle edition from £5.03, paperback from £7.69. Paul Theroux is my all-time, favourite travel writer. In his books he describes why he likes travel writing: ‘it’s an indirect form of autobiography’, but his prose, humour and conversations more than make up for any hint of arrogance. … Continue reading
Sharon Brookshaw reveals another side to the beautiful islands of Hawaii… Hawaii, as travel agents and Hollywood like to remind us, is “paradise”. Mark Twain himself described it as “the loveliest fleet of islands that lies anchored in any ocean”. When we think of Hawaii we imagine beautiful beaches bordered by palm trees, hula dancers swaying … Continue reading
Christina Danner experiences more than she expected hiking in one of New South Wales’ beautiful national parks… Great white sharks, rip currents, and box jellyfish; some of the dangers I expected to encounter in Australia. I had prepared myself for these before arriving in Sydney for my semester abroad. I remember reassuring my worried mom … Continue reading
Jessie Akin shares a unique and memorable experience in the Peruvian Amazon… I found myself sitting in a bare, symmetrical room just off the only road out of Iquitos, only two years old and cut straight through this part of the Peruvian Amazon Basin. It was ten o’clock at night on a Wednesday in February, and … Continue reading
Villa Klaic, Dubrovnik, Croatia: One night was not long enough here, where you’ll find family hospitality at its best. We found the hosts to be extremely helpful and friendly, we were offered a welcome drink on arrival and they went out of their way to help us buy tickets at the bus station and even dropped us off … Continue reading
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