A truly brilliant holiday is made up of a million different things; food, company, culture, nightlife, accommodation, but I have often found that what sticks in my mind beyond anything else for years to come are the breathtaking aspects and surprise vistas, often discovered by accident on the way to or from other things. A…
10 beautiful reasons to add Montenegro to your travel list
A Balkan pearl of the Mediterranean and brimming with wild mountains, breathtaking Adriatic beaches, medieval villages and huddles of picturesque, orange-roofed houses small but perfectly formed Montenegro is for some the ultimate under-the-radar travel destination. Our guest blogger Sarah Pavlovic from Montenegro Pulse tells us why it should be added to your travel list… You’d be forgiven for not…
6 reasons why you’ll fall in love with a Cornwall road trip (inc.video)
Punctuated by some of the finest beaches in England, miles of unspoilt coastline and melodramatic landscapes the county nestled on England’s rugged southwestern tip has always had an air of the romantic. Recently we were challenged by Vauxhall to see how much fun we could have in 48 hours in their new tech-filled SUV the MokkaX,…
A road trip adventure in Newquay, Cornwall with a MokkaX (inc.video)
Newquay has always had a special place in my heart. Although it was quite a few (well many) years back now, it was the place I took my first holiday away with just friends and it was a dreamy two weeks filled with long sunny days, combi van lined cliff tops, surfer spotting from fine…
10 of the most beautiful places to visit in Indonesia
With long white sand beaches, virgin rain forest jungles, unique diving spots with 100 species of corals, friendly and smiling locals the Southeast Asian nation made up of more than more 17,000 thousand volcanic islands, isn’t short of jaw-droppingly beautiful places to visit – in fact it was once ranked as the 4th most beautiful…
10 of the most beautiful beaches in the Philippines to escape the winter chill
Cut off from the main Southeast Asian overland route by the South China Sea, The Philippines was often overlooked as a major travel destination. Now times are a changing and many visitors are becoming increasingly curious about the unspoilt dazzling beaches, year-round sun, laid back lifestyle and excellent opportunities for diving, island-hopping and surfing. Our…
20 of the most beautiful places to visit in Russia
Belonging to both Europe and Asia, the world’s largest nation is synonymous with onion-domed fairly-tale esque structures, epic train journeys, vast expanses of wilderness, controversial politicians, long harsh winters and vodka-fuelled nights. It has long held a fascination with many a curious traveller and for those who do visit will find a country filled with…
10 of the most beautiful places to visit in Tuscany
The romance of Tuscany has kindled many an imagination from writers to painters to philosophers and film crews. From our collective trips to this famously beautiful area here are 10 of our favourite sparkling jewels in the Tuscan crown….
10 of the most beautiful places to visit in South Africa
I first visited South Africa in 2007. At 17 I had left my friends and family behind to live and study in Cape Town for a year. In a matter of days I was in love – with the people, the culture and the natural beauty….
10 of the most beautiful National Parks in North America
North America – the third largest of the world’s continents – is home to some of the most staggeringly beautiful protected areas of natural wilderness in the world. From the geysers of Yellowstone to the mesmerizing fjords of Newfoundland….