Go Exploring this National Walking Month
May is National Walking Month so dust off your walking books and book a trip with adventure travel specialists, Explore. From bog walking in Estonia to hiking an active volcano…
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May is National Walking Month so dust off your walking books and book a trip with adventure travel specialists, Explore. From bog walking in Estonia to hiking an active volcano…
Butterflies are set to emerge as the newest art installation at Staffordshire’s award-winning Trentham Gardens – creating a stunning visitor attraction …
Set in the Tasman Sea between Australia and New Zealand UNESCO-listed Lord Howe Island truly is an island paradise a short flight from Sydney. Excellent diving, walking and biking awaits…
June 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of True Grit, the John Wayne classic about a young girl seeking to avenge her father’s death. Much of the movie was filmed in…
Audley Travel has introduced a new sample itinerary for its tailor-made trips to South Carolina, designed to take advantage of BA’s new direct flight to Charleston…
Late in July, Antarctic humpbacks arrive en masse in Costa Rica to wallow in the warm coastal waters and breed. These playful, acrobatic creatures are a wonder to observe. The…
This month, UK based travel experts New Zealand In Depth have added the brand new Te Arai Lodge to their portfolio, which not only has appeared on Grand Designs but…
There’s even more to celebrate during Discover National Parks fortnight this year (6-21 April), as 2019 marks the 70th anniversary of the UK’s National Parks. Find inspiration in the great…
In the heart of Canada, lies the vast and incredible province of Manitoba. Equipped with bucket list experiences, from polar bear viewings in Churchill, beluga whale excursions…
The little-known department of Orne in Normandy is a year-round destination, a short, green hop across the channel by rail or sea. It’s easily accessible within two hours by car…
On 21 March, the world is encouraged to support International Day of Forests. A day designed to celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests around…
Staffordshire’s award-winning Trentham Gardens will burst to life – and riot of colour – for its first ever Spring Festival to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the historic…
Arguably one of the most photogenic states in the USA, with sweeping mountain ranges, winding roads, picturesque lakes and more, the beauty of Colorado, the Centennial State, is incomparable. Here…
Washington DC’s National Cherry Blossom Parade is not the only place to see the Cherry Blossoms in North America. Spring is also a great time to visit Canada. Here is…
At Mongolia’s Golden Eagle Festival in winter, ethnic Kazakhs show off the breathtaking skills of their trained hunting eagles, alongside cultural displays of Kazakh…
During the Camel Festival, held in the Gobi Desert of Mongolia, nomadic herders show off their skills during the biggest camel race in the world, alongside cultural activities……
The Cherry Blossom Season Japan or sakura is one of the country’s top highlights every year when locals and visitors gather to admire the stunning, blooming cherry trees in parks…
Mark Heath took some time out to visit Merida Venezuela, the city considered by many to have the highest quality of life in the South American country. Nestled in the…
At the end of his week’s trip through California, Mark Bibby Jackson follows some of his favourite movies through the streets of San Francisco and finds amid all the amazing…
If you are looking for a holiday with a difference in 2019, maybe you could consider Atlantic Canada. From food to the great outdoors and the movies, we give you…
On a trip to Yosemite Park and Tuolumne County, Mark Bibby Jackson glories in the vast open spaces, incredibly friendliness and wonderful nature, as he discovers another side to California…
From horse riding in the rural village of Molinos to visiting local wineries in the beautiful Cafayate and viewing the Brazilian side of the Iguazú Falls, this 12-night Northern Argentina holiday allows visitors…
Taking us around the Andalucia destinations of her adopted homeland, Rachel Webb shows us that this Spanish region has so much more to offer…
In search of the legendary Route 1148 in northern Thailand on the back of a metal steed, Johan Smits encounters welcoming villagers, five-year-old coffee and a temple in the sky…
Research shows that when human beings engage with nature it brings tranquillity and contentment. This is especially important when you are working remotely when choosing the right environment is key.
Amazingly, new species of flora and fauna are being discovered all the time on this planet by their hundreds, whilst sadly existing species are at the threat of extinction through the destruction of their natural habitats. Naturalists working in natural history museums and other centres across the globe catalogue all living species, providing comprehensive documentation for the enthusiasts.
Nature and wildlife holidays are offered to travellers globally, including safaris in Africa and world-wide animal sanctuaries working with injured or abused animals. Bird watching in wetlands can be a popular if sedentary pastime. Travellers should aim to see orangutans in Borneo, lions in the Masai Mara and elephants in Asia as sadly they are all threatened with extinction through destruction of their habitats and illegal poaching. When will humanity ever learn?
Nature trails
Nature trails usually pass through areas of historic or natural beauty. There are many challenging routes across the globe, including The Inca Trail of Machu Piccu, Mount Kilmanjaro and the Appalachian Trail. There are also a plethora of less strenuous trails involving gentler gradients in very varied locations, such as Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland, some of the Norwegian fjords and the scenic state of Connecticut in the US. But you can also appreciate nature in urban settings. Just one popular example is the spectacular annual Cherry Blossom Season Japan or sakura, attracting thousands of spectators admiring the stunning blooming cherry trees in parks and streets all over the country.