Epic adventures to faraway places are the travel experiences that stay with you forever. When you’re suddenly immersed in a completely foreign world, perhaps a little out of your comfort zone and wher…
Inside a Bali surf school
It turns out that being a surf instructor is a whole lot of fun, but also a whole lot of hard work. Leaning on a bar in the sweltering noon heat of Bali, Dean Gough has the casual clothes and straggly…
What’s all the fuss about Antarctica?
The great frozen continent divides travellers and even the greatest explorers. Repeat offender, Roderick Eime, buys into the debate. We all remember the two most famous of Antarctic names: Scott and A…
Hawaii in all seasons
Hawaii is a perfect holiday destination year-round. But some months are even more perfect in particular parts of the islands. Here’s how to spend the entire year in spectacular weather. January: Honol…
Why you should visit Iceland
The small country of Iceland is turning up the heat. From just under one million visitors in 2012, numbers have more than doubled, and that trend looks set to continue. As travellers continue to seek …
Hit the road in Australia – 4 classic road journeys
With the cruise control activated and a feel-good beat on your vehicle’s music system, hit the open road and experience the freedom and space of Australia. Here are four classic road journeys to…
Visit famous movie locations in Thailand
Thailand has provided the luscious backdrop for some of Hollywood’s biggest films. Here we take a look at the locations of five blockbusters that made the most of the iconic scenery on offer in this i…
A Russian river tour
For those not up on Eastern European history and culture, Russia has a way of dazzling the uninitiated. Even if you’re familiar with the stories of seventeenth and eighteenth-century Russian mon…
First look onboard Scenic Eclipse
For over 30-years, Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours has been providing adventure lovers with new and exciting ways to explore the world. In its quest as the leading luxury cruise brand, Scenic offers s…
Living life as a travel planner
Creating unforgettable travel itineraries must surely be the dream profession. We sought the insights of one of Scenic’s Journey Designers to find out what it’s like to plot the perfect tr…