Machu Picchu tours will soon resume with new policies in place to ensure the safety of visitors and locals. As the world navigates toward a new normal in all aspects of life, Peru is taking baby steps toward welcoming people back to one of its most famous and popular sites, the ancient city of Machu […]
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The Globetrotting Diaries: A Memorable Journey Through the Land of Smiles
I travelled to Thailand in May of 2019, heading to the vibrant city of Bangkok, the entertainment town of Pattaya, Chiang Mai, which is known as the Rose of the North and home to the highest mountain in Thailand, Chiang Rai, which is rich in historical and cultural sites, and the beautiful island of Phuket. […]
The Globetrotting Diaries: The Stone-Hewn Churches of Lalibela, Ethiopia
The moment I saw it, I wondered how I could have missed it for so long. Lalibela, Ethiopia should have been at the top of my bucket list! It’s not just because Lalibela is the holiest city of Ethiopia, or as Lonely Planet calls it “history and mystery frozen in stone.” At 8000 feet, on […]
DIY Tourism Campaign Invites You to Tour New Zealand at Home
A land of easy self-drives, friendly locals (actually friendly, not just ‘I work in tourism’ friendly), truly spectacular landscapes, and activities to suit every interest. New Zealand has always been an ideal destination for a ‘build your own bucket-list’ trip! They’re also setting an example for the world to follow in the fight against COVID-19, […]
Globetrotting Through Your Favourite Movies
If you love to travel, odds are you also love the movies. Movies shape how we see the world and specifically places beyond the horizon we’ve never been to. They feed a love of travel as watching a movie set in a fantastic location across the world will make you want to pick up your […]
10 Essential Things to Do in Beijing
In a city as large as Beijing, it’s hard to prioritize. Temples here, modern wonders there. And oh, did you hear about that massive wall to the north? Since it’s likely you’ll be overwhelmed by all the history and culture to experience when visiting, we’ve attempted to make life easier for you and highlight 10 of […]
The Perfect (Long) Weekend in Wellington on a New Zealand Vacation
Which capital city is the world’s coolest? Of course, it depends what you’re looking for. But if your dream urban escape is a mid-sized city bursting with tasty yet unpretentious cafes, bars and restaurants, classic cinema, eye-opening museums and galleries, gorgeous botanic gardens and natural scenery, and a cutting edge film industry, Wellington might just […]
The World’s Most Liveable Cities As Travel Destinations – 2019
Each year, a number of publications including The Economist, EIU, and Mercer announce “The World’s Most Liveable Cities,” inspiring a flurry of social media sharing and a few inevitable raised eyebrows. One of our favourite lists is the annual Monocle Top 25, partly because it also takes into account just how much fun a city […]
5 Colombia Travel Highlights You’ll Want to Visit
South America’s land of magical realism has undergone an almost magical reinvention in the past decade. Colombia’s days as a travel “no go zone” are long past. In its place has risen one of the most colourful, diverse, welcoming, and just plain enjoyable destinations South America has to offer. Uniquely positioned on both the Caribbean […]
Say G’Day to Australia’s Best Cities (that aren’t Sydney or Melbourne!)
If you’re planning a trip Downunder, chances are you’ll fly in via Sydney or Melbourne. There’s also a fair chance you’ll spend a few days enjoying Sydney’s glistening harbour vistas or bar hopping through Melbourne’s ever-growing culture and culinary scenes. Having lived in both cities, I can say the appeal never wears off. But while […]
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30 Seconds in the Cook Islands
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Epic 4min video of travelling in Japan
- Three friends, Vincent Urban, Alex Schiller, Alex Tank documented their 3 week trip travelling ...more
Stunning New Video from Tahiti Tourism will Inspire
- The islands of Tahiti (French Polynesia) are many things, but there's a feeling, ...more
India: Fuelled by Love - A British Airways Story
- There's something about the colour of the sunlight in India, it has a warmth ...more
