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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Myanmar (previously known as Burma) has bucket list temples, spectacular scenery and still offers an authentic travel experience. However, with frequent political unrest, no go areas and a poor infrastructure you need to really research your trip before you go. Here’s our travel tips: Political situation: Check for any volatility before you go on the
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Authors: Emma and David – @teamthomastravels and teamthomastravel.com The Pearl of the Adriatic is so much more than Game of Thrones! This Medieval Old Town with its magnificent walls is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, surrounded by the cleanest, clearest seas we have ever swum in. Here’s our top 5 list: Walk the walls:
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Costa Rica is quickly becoming the must visit Gap Year and adventure travel destination. With two tempting coast lines, volcanoes, rainforests and abundant wildlife, it’s easy to see why. Here’s our pros and cons: Pros: This central American country has a stunningly varied landscape: volcanoes, rainforest, cloud canopies, rivers, Caribbean reefs and Pacific surf beaches.
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