by Reece Rheinbach | Dec 27, 2016 | Inaccessible Places, Oceans
Point Nemo. For me, this evocative name conjures images of nautical adversity, sea monsters, galleon ships, the Captain in Jules Verne’s ‘Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea’ and of submarining and the age of oceanic exploration. The word “Nemo” is Latin, meaning...
by Nancy Baker | Dec 6, 2016 | Asia, Destination Guides, Featured
Nepal- A country shrouded in mystery, ancient culture and natural beauty. This tiny nation holds a stunning location in the midst of the Himalayas mountain range and is home to eight out of ten of the world’s tallest mountains. It is no wonder that Nepal is a...
by Glen Pearse | Nov 29, 2016 | Destination Guides, Europe, Portugal
When planning a visit to Portugal, a typical holidaymaker might consider a visit to the capital city of Lisbon or the sunny resorts of the Algarve. Portugal’s second largest city – Porto – has not yet been targeted as a major tourist destination,...
by Glen Pearse | Nov 15, 2016 | Destination Guides, Europe, Feature One, Iceland
Iceland is a fascinating country for a whole host of reasons. This island nation – the most sparsely populated in Europe – is in many ways a true utopia, epitomising the potential of the Nordic social welfare system. With universal healthcare, free...
by Andy | Jul 26, 2016 | Feature Three, Overland Travel, vehicle
I walk into the departure hall checking the flight statuses as they refresh on the monitor screens. Berlin Schonefeld to London Gatwick – Awaiting Gate number. I perch myself down on the grey velour seats; that’s when it comes back. The feeling of utter hopelessness,...
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