'Penguins or polar bears?’ is a question you might have commonly heard when it comes to choosing which polar region to visit. But, besides these headliners, there’s a whole supporting cast of wildlife to observe in Antarctica and the Arctic.
Our South Africa specialists share six of the best experiences in the country that help your money go further, from a self-drive safari in the Eastern Cape to walking tours of Cape Town’s Bo-Kaap district or historic Stellenbosch with local guides.
South America has a trio of wetland ecosystems across Brazil, Argentina and Colombia. All brim with wildlife and are ripe for exploration. Our specialists explain the characteristics of each wetland, and make the case for why you should visit.
You can experience India’s cities through a myriad of different lenses. Our India specialists select some classic and some not-so-obvious ways to delve into them, including a transport-themed tour of Mumbai, cycling Udaipur’s lakes, and feeding holy fish in Jaisalmer.
The local tongue calls them ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’, ‘the smoke that thunders’, and Victoria Falls lives by its name. Alex, one of our safari specialists, advises how to spend 48 hours experiencing the best of the world’s largest curtain of falling water.
Northern lights, dog-sledding through the snow and ice-carving festivals: just a few of the reasons we’re introducing trips to Canada and Alaska in the winter months. Specialist Lucy shares her highlights of visiting the region in the clutches of winter.
You might not leap first to the United States for a particular interest, but America often has the answer. Our USA specialists suggest places across the States that could rival almost anywhere for their architecture, winelands, music scene, and animal sightings.
Whether you’re reminiscing over family camping trips, your childhood love of trains or your dreams of growing up to be an action-adventure hero, we share our ideas for places and experiences that can transport you back to your formative years.
From the desert backdrops of Lawrence of Arabia to celebrating the Day of the Dead as seen in Pixar’s Coco, we pick out locations from Oscar-worthy films that you can plan into your tailor-made trip.
Should you opt for the freedom and flexibility of a self-drive safari, or share the experience with a guide who can help interpret the bush and its wildlife? Our safari specialists discuss both options to help you decide.
