A favourite destination for trekkers, Peru is a fascinating country with a rich culture that oozes natural beauty. Of course, when it comes to treks here, Machu Picchu trips top pretty much everyone’s list – and reading our guide can tell you exactly why.
TravelPublished May 11, 2012 at 10:03 am No CommentsFollowing on from our Guide to Train Travel in China we wanted share with you our insights into how to organise your own visits to some of China’s must see attractions, without having to fork out for an organised trip!
Advice Asia TravelPublished May 9, 2012 at 12:47 pm 2 CommentsLast month, Richard and I wrote about how to cope with Reverse Homesickness after travelling and one of our tips was to seek adventure closer to home. Well, this weekend we are pleased to announce that we are taking our own advice and heading off on a cycling adventure to the Isle of Wight…
TravelPublished April 24, 2012 at 12:17 pm 4 CommentsIn Part Two of our Guide to Train Travel in China we thought it may be useful to go into a bit more detail about the train journeys themselves and how to survive those never-ending miles and answer the question of Hard Sleeper or Soft Sleeper?!
Advice Asia TravelPublished April 20, 2012 at 2:06 pm 2 CommentsOne adventurer shares his experiences of his time in the Ladakh region of India. Trekking across the Changthang plateau, meeting the local nomads and creating memories that will last forever…
Asia Guest Posts TravelPublished April 18, 2012 at 4:04 pm 1 CommentBooking tickets, finding stations and planning your route is much more straightforward than many travel agents and booking services would have you think, so to enable you to travel independently around China and avoid paying extortionate agency fees, we’ve put together a little Guide to Train Travel in China…
Advice Asia TravelPublished April 11, 2012 at 12:36 pm 2 CommentsEcuador is home to a diverse range of ecosystems, many of which need protecting for a variety of reasons. As a result, it’s a real haven if you want to become a volunteer abroad and work on a worthwhile conservation project. Try to pick an initiative that really captures your interest; after all, you won’t always be doing exciting things like caring for animals or surveying wildlife – sometimes it’ll just come down to hard work and getting your hands dirty!
TravelPublished March 30, 2012 at 12:25 pm 6 CommentsIn the UK, if a landslide or river happened to break open the road and make it unpassable, it would probably take weeks for the authorities to sort it out. Not so in Nepal. These guys take this sort of thing in their stride! A few rocks and stones later, and voila! The road is
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Over the past couple decades South America has gone from being a region that many people avoided to being one of the hotspots for travel. While this is great news for the local economies, to many travellers, the crowds quickly become tiresome. Thankfully, there are still a number of amazing spots on the continent that few people know of and even less visit. Here are my favourites.
Guest Posts TravelPublished March 28, 2012 at 12:25 pm 8 CommentsIf you’re planning an adventure tour of Tanzania, it’s well worth thinking about how you can make the most of your trip – after all, it could well be a once in a lifetime experience. Read our top tips on making sure you have experiences you’ll never forget…
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