Quaker farmer John Bartram laid roots in Philadelphia’s first botanical garden in 1728 on the banks of the Schuylkill River. Known as ‘botanist to the king’, Bartram himself could not have predicted t…
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 time already I groaned to myself? Usually one to hit …
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. Determined to transform the desolate landscape, she starte…
Castles along the Rhine
There’s a reason European river cruises are so popular. Renowned for their style, service and comfort, there’s no better way to see the magnificent sights that come with a holiday on the Rhine. But n…
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 the best in garden design and boasting stunning disp…
9 family friendly activities in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is filled with countless attractions the whole family can enjoy. From theme parks, museums and adventure activities, to harbour cruises, beaches, and the great outdoors, there is no shortage…
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 first-time is instantly snapped into a life-long mem…
Ireland’s Star Wars island
One of the heroes of the last two Star Wars franchise – The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi – will not be an actor nor actress, but a rocky outcrop off the coast of Ireland that’s home to …
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 names, attracting travellers from around the world, wh…
Looking beyond Bali
Australians have long held a “holiday romance” with the Indonesian island of Bali but with 18,305 other islands to explore, there are many more slices of paradise on offer. Here are just three of them…