Madeira was one of those rare destinations that completely exceeded my expectations. I knew the Portuguese island was popular with hikers and nature lovers, but I hadn’t appreciated just how dramatic, green and varied it would be until I arrived. Sitting in the Atlantic Ocean, off the north-west coast of Africa, Madeira combines rugged volcanic …
Hollywood is to be thanked for putting Day of the Dead in the spotlight. With movies such Disney Pixar’s Coco and and the grand opening scene of the James Bond Movie Spectre both showcasing this macabre yet colourful Meso-American tradition, the yearly celebration has drawn intrigued visitors from all over the world looking to take …
After a long 12-hours surrounded by nothing but the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean, land was finally in sight. As the clouds parted, the vast blue waters were greeted by a lush, emerald carpet sprawled out into the distance as far as the eye could see. Tributaries cut through the dense vegetation, meandering their way into the horizon like silver bolts of lightning surging their way through a dark night sky. I had finally reached the rich coast, Costa Rica.
Just a stone’s throw away from London, across the English Channel, is the nation of Belgium. Yet in my 33 years of living in the UK, it wasn’t until very recently (ironically, after Brexit) that I decided to pay the home of the European Union a visit. Belgium isn’t somewhere that automatically springs to mind …
South America is a treasure trove of wonderful food, people & landscapes just waiting to be discovered and is one of my favourite travel experiences to date. Its reputation for general safety however is no secret and is a real concern for many prospective travellers. However, with these tips for safe travel in South America, …
