Destinations
Understanding Ancient Egypt at Luxor and Karnak Luxor and Karnak are not just archaeological wonders. They are the physical embodiment of how the ancient Egyptians understood life, death, and eternity. Their positions on the Nile’s…
What are the Dendera and Abydos temples in Egypt? Dendera and Abydos are two of Egypt’s most significant temple sites, revealing ancient beliefs about joy, rebirth, kingship and the afterlife. Dendera and Abydos are not…
Why Book a Private Egypt Tour? Are you longing to see the temples, tombs, and treasures of Egypt but want more than a packaged group experience? I recently explored Egypt on a custom, privately guided…
Australia is home to some of the world’s most iconic long-distance train journeys and unforgettable coastal cruises. But when these two styles of travel come together in one itinerary, the result is truly extraordinary. Rail…
Paris is filled with world-famous icons, yet beyond the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre lies another side of the city that rewards curiosity. For those who have visited before, or simply wish to see a…
The second tour we booked through What’s On Iceland was the Classic Golden Circle Tour with EastWest Tours. This full-day small-group tour visits three of Iceland’s most famous natural attractions: Thingvellir National Park and Öxarárfoss…
Tasmania, Australia’s island state, is a place of wild beauty, rich history, and welcoming towns. Located south of the mainland, below Victoria, Tasmania is home to around half a million people. Its economy is supported…
New Zealand is made for road trips. With mountain peaks, coastal highways, geothermal wonders, and postcard-perfect towns, a self-drive journey gives you the freedom to explore at your own pace. Many years ago, I set…
Aurora Borealis, or the Northern Lights, is defined by Oxford University Press as:A natural electrical phenomenon characterised by the appearance of streams of reddish or greenish light in the sky, usually near the northern or…
Recently I was lucky enough to join a group of travel professionals on an intensive five-day tour of China hosted by MW Tours. These types of industry trips provide an excellent overview of the destinations…
First Passage to the West I was fortunate to experience the Rocky Mountaineer First Passage to the West journey, which begins in Banff and continues with a spectacular train trip from Lake Louise to Vancouver….
I originally titled this post “The Top 20 Places …” but quickly realised there are far too many incredible places I’d still love to see. How can I really say which are the “top” ones…