It’s got sunshine, turquoise seas, long stretches of empty coastline and it doesn’t take a genius to work out that Latin America is home to some of the best beaches in the world. From surfer hot spots to turtles nesting, from the bikinis of Rio de Janeiro to the colourful clothing of the Kuna tribe…
Just as the boundary divides two countries it also splits a mountain range and if you thought that the Rocky Mountains were all about America then this is where you find out why that simply isn’t the case. Encompassing almost 70,000 square miles and weighing in with a mountain peak that is practically 13,000 feet…
It’s a funny old time of year, January, as you know that you want to kick the bad habits of the festive period but it’s just difficult to shake off those lingering lazy cobwebs. The above couldn’t be more true when it comes to relationships and if you find yourself weighed down or held back…
Without a doubt anyone wishing to build a new life or simply visit the west coast of Canada has to take Vancouver into consideration as from cultural diversity to no end of things to do, it’s no surprise that this is one of the world’s most liveable locations. As a coastal city, Vancouver is blessed…
There are thousands upon thousands of islands off the Canadian coast, to many to count. Most are tiny of course, but many are large enough to be inhabited. Conde Nast Traveller has just released a list of its top 5 Canadian islands for visitors – they do sound pretty special. Here is what you can…
As America celebrates this year’s Thanksgiving festival with a feast and football it may come as a surprise to learn that elsewhere in the world the 4th Thursday of November is just perceived as just another day closer to the weekend. Religion, tradition and the time of year are all major factors allaying to when…
If you’ve got plans to travel as part of a small group or even on your own then you’ll undoubtedly have heard of the Mekong Delta in Southwest Vietnam where the mighty Mekong River approaches and disappears into the sea. Due to its immense size (over 15,000sq miles), the area presents a wealth of opportunities…
If you’ve ever considered taking a road trip then the USA has to be one of the countries that immediately springs to mind and with all those superb cities spread out across 50 states, there are plenty of chances to load up and hit the highways. However, as with all great trips, planning and preparation…
Packing for holidays can be a bit of a stressful experience if you don’t go about it the right way. Crumpled clothing, leaking toiletries, leaving stuff behind and bringing stuff you never use are all common problems. Here’s some handy advice to help get organised for your next holiday, Plan ahead. Begin washing and drying…
To capture wildlife on film is one of the most exciting elements of photography with sheer determination and a heck of a lot of patience often proving to be the deciding factor between a good shot and a great shot. Even in the UK there are no end of chances to photograph animals in their…
