Wadi-what? Wadis, for those of you who haven’t been, are the best, if not best, thing to happen to deserts. Some wadis are dry riverbeds. Other wadis are hidden oasises of tourqouise blue streams, springs, and freshwater pools, speckled with the odd date palm here and there. Wadis are the reason why Oman should be …
Norway is known by Americans for reindeer and the Northern Lights, and by Europeans for being the leader in electric vehicles – also often quickly referred to as EVs. EVs are gaining steam across Europe as countries seek to decarbonise their vehicle fleets. Norway, being particularly ahead of the curve, has mandated that from 2025, …
La Réunion is known as the “intense island” – a place for adventure lovers. For hikers, the scenic mountainous interior lined with hundreds of trails is absolute paradise. Hiking is by far the best way to get close to the dramatic ravines and massive peaks, but also to soak up the essence of the island …
The Dolomites in north-eastern Italy are known for their stunning rock formations and crystal blue lakes. There are many ways you can experience the mountains, but one of the best is through one of the many multi day hikes. There are many official trails – Alta Via routes – ranging from 6 to 13 days …
After decades of being closed off to foreign visitors up until the 90s, Albania is increasingly becoming a coveted travel destination, right up there with the likes of Greece and Croatia, but for a fraction of the cost. People rave about the Albanian riviera which is still relatively free of the crowds you might face …
When I think cycling through the Alps, I immediately think you’ve got to be Tour de France material or Hannibal on an African war elephant. But you don’t. Normal people, with a bit of practice, can do a multi-day Alpine bike ride. My sister is living proof normal people can make it through the Alps …
The Romantische Strasse (Romantic Road) is a 500km cycle route in Germany that runs north from Füssen at the foot of the Alps on the Austrian border to Würzburg. Many cyclists will go from Würzburg to Füssen, to crescendo from flat scenery to increasingly dramatic mountainous landscapes. We opted for the opposite way to take …
Temperamental. I think that about sums up everything you need to know about planning a trip to the Drakensberg. I’ve never experienced four seasons in one day the way I did in those mountains. The Drakensberg is part of the Great Escarpment circling the large plateau also known as the kingdom of Lesotho. It’s also …
No one wears sand better than Namibia. The sand dunes at Sesriem are like stepping into a National Geographic photo. And walking around the sand dune filled buildings at the abandoned mining town feels like walking around a Vogue covershoot.