Expert Insights

April 23, 2020 7 Once-in-a-Lifetime Travel Experiences

When it comes to travel, everyone has a different mindset. Some are happy with an easy, relaxed week abroad, while others seek out adventure and new thrills. However, we think you’d be hard pushed to find anyone who’d turn down an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime experience. In the Americas, there are plenty of these to be found...

April 21, 2020 Lockdown in the Lodge: Wildlife Encounters

By the early 1980s, after years of unchecked logging, the World Economic Forum estimated that two-thirds of Costa Rica’s tree canopies were destroyed, damaging the natural habitat of indigenous creatures. However, thanks to the creation of the National Forestry Commission and essential support and funding from non-profit organisations, like the Rainforest of the Austrians (Regenwald...

April 20, 2020 The Lodge That Saved A Rainforest

Located in the south of Costa Rica, nestled in the remote Piedras Blancas National Park, lies the Esquinas Rainforest Lodge. What makes this lodge and its surrounding 14,000 hectares of primary jungle so important, is that its lush mountains, dense evergreen forests and watersheds situated in the Esquinas and Piedras Blancas rivers, provide the perfect...

April 06, 2020 6 of the Best Hikes in Southwest USA

We’ve rounded up some of our best hikes in the USA’s Southwestern National Parks, including five achievable day hikes, and one epic trail that offers the challenge of a lifetime…so prepare your walking boots, and get inspired! Canyons and Navajo Lands, Bryce Canyon National Park Bryce Canyon National Park Distance: 5.9 miles Elevation gain: 505...

April 06, 2020 Our favourite travel books

Travel literature, whether it’s the fascinating memoirs of a life-changing trip into the mysterious Himalayan mountains; fiction that makes the awe inspiring landscapes of Namibia its major character or nonfiction accounts that encourages its readers to consider a familiar destination in a whole new light – all of these emotive writing techniques fall under the...

April 06, 2020 How we bring travel into our homes

During these unprecedented times, it’s more important than ever before that we stay in our homes and practice social distancing. It may feel at times like you’re disconnected from the world, but true acts of solidarity and cultural expression across the globe, just goes to show that we are a global community of people who...

April 03, 2020 6 reasons you should travel in your 40s

Read time- 2 minutes Whether you’re a seasoned explorer, or you’re planning your first big trip, we know that travelling in your forties is an incredibly rewarding experience. From being more decisive about what you want from your travel experiences to more financial freedom, our forty-something travellers are among the most adventurous and outgoing –...

April 03, 2020 Our Top 5 Things to do in Alaska in Summer

Alaska sometimes feels like its own country rather than the 49th state of the USA. Situated in the far northwest of Northern America, Alaska is the largest state by area and shares its border with the Canadian Yukon Territory. A trip to Alaska will leave you captivated, with its rugged charm, unique culture and pristine...

April 02, 2020 Top Adventure Holidays to do in the USA this Summer

A summer spent in the USA promises new adventures and days spent having fun in the sunshine. Make your summer one to remember with adrenaline-filled activities and be left speechless as you make the most of the longer days in some of the world’s most awe-inspiring locations. Here are the top adventures that you should...

April 01, 2020 Top 5 Places to Visit in the USA in Spring

Read time- 2 Minutes Spring is one of my favourite times of the year, streets that were once dull and grey suddenly become alive with colour. Across the USA beautiful flowers start to bloom in some of the most incredible settings. For all you flower lovers out there, you should definitely check some of these...