Sometimes, the main purpose of a cruise is the cruise itself: the luxurious travel, the fabulous food, the laid-back glamour of the trip. But a cruise to the Galapagos Islands is much different: it’s a life-changing experience that will show you sights stranger, more awe-inspiring and more thought-provoking than you could ever imagine. Continue reading
By Emily Buchanan
Unless you’ve been lost inside a cave that was inside another cave that was locked by a skeleton key which was swallowed by a fly that was swallowed by a lady who then swallowed a spider that wriggled inside her, you’ll be aware that there’s something pretty major happening in the UK over the next few weeks.
That’s right ladies and gents, it’s the Olympic Games and it’s going to grip London like a tightly clenched fist! All who enter the city will inevitably face sardine-style tube journeys, queues to queue for the queue that’s queuing for the loo and unenviable chaos. Personally, as a British dweller, I’m keeping as far away from London as possible. I’ve rented a quaint cottage in the middle of the Yorkshire Dales that doesn’t have a Wi-Fi connection and I plan to stay there until the storm dies down. What’ll be happening in Yorkshire during this time I do not know, but I plan to find out. I’m sure it’ll be a riot. Continue reading
Road trips aren’t typically thought of as environmentally friendly, but there’s no denying their popularity – cheap car hire is abundant and competitive, and some places remain inaccessible by any other means. So how can you keep your road trip as green as possible? Continue reading
Nothing quite grasps the imagination like the concept of some classic road trips. Long days at the wheel, seeing the famous sights, and experiencing small-town life are essential ingredients.
A number of classic American films have succeeded in tapping into this deep-seated desire. Luckily, the road trips described in these classics don’t have to remain pure fantasy: the journeys can easily be attempted by anyone with reliable transportation and a sense of adventure. Here are just a few examples that will inspire you to pack up and recreate the ride on your own. Continue reading
If you’re planning a trip away and organising your packing, it can be all too easy to try to take too much. With many companies specialising in ‘useful’ travel gadgets such as paper soap and solar showers, it’s tempting to buy innovative items that you think might be useful on your travels, even if most of them end up never seeing the light of day. However, some things are important. Here are 10 you should not leave home without. Continue reading