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 a rocky outcrop off the coast of Ireland that’s ho…
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…
Exploring America’s great natural treasures
With 59 national parks to explore, the United States is an ideal destination to reconnect with nature and the great outdoors. Whether it’s the wildlife encounters, the towering rock formations…
Alaska cruise season overview
The Alaska cruise season runs May to October during the northern hemisphere summer when the scenic wonders of America’s largest state are on full display. The word Alaska is derived from an Aleutian w…
The many charms of Fraser Island
The good news about fishing on Fraser Island is you rarely have to exaggerate. Talk to a group of fishermen who line up along Seventy Five Mile Beach and they describe the fishing in one word – …
Swap the car keys for walking shoes in Noosa
Stretching 60-kilometres along Queensland’s beautiful coastline, the Sunshine Coast is packed full of things to see and do. And at the centre of it all, is the laid-back town of Noosa. Known for its s…
Britain’s great garden tours
Small-group touring and special interest tours are on the rise in popularity as travellers look for ways to immerse themselves in a destination with like-minded people. Avid gardeners for example are …
Visit Monet’s Home and Garden
There’s something very humbling about quite literally stepping into history. To stand on the very spot where the great masters of art immortalised the same scene you’re looking at is an in…
Grizzly bears of British Columbia
It’s a perfect day as our boat stops in Canada’s British Columbia’s spectacular Knight Inlet to watch for grizzly bears. Our guides from TideRip Grizzly Adventures are experts when it come…