If you love travel, there’s no escaping long haul flights. Here’s our tips on: improving your journey, making the most of the flight and arriving a a fit state for dealing with the hassle of an international airport with little sleep. We always do the following: Covid: Follow all protocols and own your space. Take […]
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For its size , the UK certainly packs a punch. England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are all fascinating destinations in their own right. As a country, there’s few places in the world that rival the history, heritage and cultural clout of the UK. Choose from an abundance of amazing landscapes, UNESCO heritage sites, picture
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Scotland is home to magnificent mountains, stunning lochs (lakes), white sand beaches and cool, cultural cities. Choosing 5 must sees was tough, but these are our favourites: Edinburgh: We think Edinburgh is the most staggeringly beautiful city in the world. It has almost 5000 listed buildings and is a UNESCO heritage site. You could easily
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Wales has almost 8000 square miles of staggering beauty. This rugged country is home to mountainous National Parks, remote coastlines, spectacular castles and heritage steam railways. Here’s our top 5 must sees: Snowdon: At the heart of Snowdonia National Park, Snowdon is the tallest mountain in Wales and it’s also the busiest – it even
Choosing a top 5 in a country as varied as England is virtually impossible. We’ve missed out a lot of big hitters (sorry Stonehenge), but offered alternatives for each location. We’ve also not included London, as it’s a given and most travellers begin or end their trip there. Here’s our top 5 favourite places in
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London is not only cool, but it’s packed with culture, heritage and history. The good news is, despite it being an expensive city to visit, the vast majority of its top attractions are absolutely free: Museums: London can’t be beaten on world class museums and art galleries. The good news is all of the big
Author: John Brent @johnbrenttravel and johnbrenttravel.com. In January 2019 I was lucky to spend 5 weeks in what became my favourite country in the world. During this time, I managed to visit 11 different places. The Philippines are huge, consisting of over 7000 islands. It’s important to realise that getting around takes time, so plan
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New Zealand is unspoilt, cool and the current darling backdrop of the film industry. As the adventure capital of the world, it has a lot to offer Gap Year and adventure travellers. Pros: New Zealand offers a working holiday visa for up to 23 months, so the range of jobs is extensive. It offers world
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It may be New Zealand’s adventure capital, but there’s much more to Queenstown than adrenalin. Set on stunning Lake Wakatipu with a view of the spectacular Remarkables, Queenstown is also a gourmet food and wine hub. Here’s our list of the top 5 things to do: The Shotover Jet: If bungy jumping isn’t your thing
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Myanmar (previously known as Burma) is one of the few countries in East Asia where it’s still possible to have an authentic, non-touristy experience. Add to this, the world class temples and stunning scenery and it’s easy to see why Myanmar is rapidly growing in popularity. Here’s our pros and cons for gap year and
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