I wasn’t sure I wanted to go back to Kangaroo Island. My first visit, nearly 20 years earlier, had been one of the highlights of my honeymoon. Engrave…
Nature & Wildlife
Waiheke Island, New Zealand
It used to be a haven for hippies and the unemployed but now New Zealand’s Waiheke Island has become one of the country’s hottest destinations. Waihek…
Aspen’s glacial valley – Maroon Bells
It was 4:30 in the morning when the alarm clock began screeching. Piercing the still darkness, the noise jolted me from my sleep. Could it be that tim…
The Butchart Gardens – worth travelling for
It began as a labour of love over 100 years ago – an abandoned mine and the eye-sore it left behind was too much to bear for one woman. Determin…
10 Back-Roads tours to add to your 2019 travel list
Combine stellar service with immersive itineraries, unique tours and authentic experiences and you have the makings of an unforgettable holiday. And t…
Visit the Chelsea Flower Show
The Chelsea Flower Show is much more than a stunning annual celebration of all things horticulture, it’s a botanical extravaganza. Showcasing th…
Vietnam’s amazing Halong Bay
Nothing quite prepares you for the sheer beauty of Halong Bay in North Vietnam. It’s a common backdrop for movies set in Vietnam, but no matter …
Beginner’s guide to an African Safari
Topping the bucket-list of many travellers, no-one forgets their first safari. That moment when you meet the gaze of a majestic animal for the very fi…
Ireland’s Star Wars island
One of the hero’s of the last two Star Wars franchise – The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi – will not be an actor nor actress, but …
Best time to view Canada’s wildlife
They’re dazzling, beautiful and permanently trending on social media. In Canada’s state of Manitoba, their famous inhabitants are household name…