When talking about travel Proust implied it wasn’t the destination that mattered, but how we perceive it. And this is an excellent way to approach the concept of travel and holidays. How we experience something often matters more than where…
Photo credit: Gunung Batur via photopin (license) Travelling isn’t the preserve of the young. You might have heard plenty of middle class students droning on about their “gap yah”, but they don’t have a monopoly on new experiences. “Yah, it…
Photo credit: Langlauf 2 via photopin (license) Sure, Mont-Tremblant’s an amazing hub–one of Canada’s finest–for topnotch downhill skiing and snowboarding. But the fun’s not confined to the Laurentian runs: far from it. In Mont-Tremblant National Park, you’ve got stunning backcountry…
If you’re feeling Asia’s pull but have already visited its most frequented spots, why not set your sites on Japan? This fascinating country is a land of opposites, where remains of its ancient civilisations, lie side-by-side with its hyper-modern technologies,…
Photo credit: Afternoon Rain, Near Moab, Utah, USA via photopin (license) You can almost feel the sense of anticipation amongst the people of Park City as the Autumnal foliage on the trees creates a blaze of color which is a…
Photo credit: A winter morning in Vancouver 2013 via photopin (license) If you are looking for a thrilling outdoor activity set in one of the most beautiful parts of the world, then ATV riding through the magnificent countryside of British…
Photo credit: 20120121-IMG_1684_HDR via photopin (license) In 2014, Florida broke a record of 97.3 million visitors to the area according to local newspaper, the Orlando Sentinel. That same year, the city of Orlando broke a touristic record in the entire…
When you realise just how much there is to see and do on those two tiny islands in the southern hemisphere that make up New Zealand, your mind will be left reeling with possibilities. Both the north and south islands…
Photo credit: Abend der Begegnung via photopin (license) Choosing Munich apartments for short stays is not an easy task, because there are so many available options. Munich receives several thousand tourists, expats and international students every year, so there are…
Photo credit: JH_ 2482 via photopin (license) Jackson Hole valley is a hidden gem that boasts the Grand Teton National Park and endless miles of national forest as its illustrious neighbors, but as more people are discovering, there is a…
Photo credit: Timka in her bath II via photopin (license) Whether you’re a hiker, an ATV rider, or any other outdoor recreationist taking advantage of Ontario’s spectacular wilds, it’s essential to know the basics of bear safety. Many otherwise sensible…
Photo credit: Speicherstadt II via photopin (license) Want to have a great time in Germany? Then head for Hamburg, a great and beautiful city on the River Elbe that leads to the North Sea, packed with history, culture and fantastic…