Trekking the Wakhan Valley, Tajikistan
Expecting nothing but the soaring mountains in the Pamir region of Tajikistan, Johan Smits gets far more than he bargained for when trekking the Wakhan Valley. “Some of these petroglyphs…
Myanmar Travel Off the Beaten Track
In the first of two instalments, Marissa Carruthers falls in love with the bounty of natural beauty that Myanmar travel and Kayin State have to offer…
Centenaries, Puma Foundations and Eco-tourism, Chile Highlights for 2018
2017 has been a landmark year for Chile with the launch of British Airways’ new direct flights from London to Santiago, new hotel openings announced and the country cementing its…
Druk Path Trek Bhutan, the Local Way
Vast landscapes and wide open skies are defining features of Bhutan and there are few better ways to see them than on the Druk Path Trek…
New 2018 Tours and News from AITO Members
Authentic Adventures has introduced a new toe-tapping singing holiday to America’s rich Deep South, the birthplace of Jazz. Join in with acapella singing groups and experience the stories, culture and cuisine that…
Mövenpick Named Most Sustainable Hotel Group by Green Globe
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has been named the world’s most sustainable hotel group for the second year running by world-renowned certification body Green Globe. The international hospitality firm has also…
Bye Bye Pai Thailand: The Tuk Tuk Dairies IV
On Day 8 of the Tuk Tuk Diaries, Mark and Jen head for Pai Thailand, a town shrouded in travellers tales, and regret staying there a couple of nights…
White Flowers on The Tuk Tuk Thailand Diaries
On Day 7 of The Tuk Tuk Thailand Diaries, Mark goes off in search for some white flowers and gets led down the garden path by a pack of dogs…
The Tuk Tuk Diaries Part I
Travel Begins at 40 founder Mark Bibby Jackson has taken up the challenge to drive a tuk tuk 783 kilometres through Northern Thailand, you can follow his adventure here…
Intrepid Travel Trends for 2018
As the world’s largest adventure company, Intrepid Travel has revealed its predictions for 2018’s hottest travel trends for the year ahead. With new foodie experiences, visiting off-the-beaten track destinations and…
Travel Industry Going Green
The global travel industry is taking the environment more seriously this year than last, reveals the World Travel Market London 2017 Industry Report released Monday 6 November at WTM London…
Cambodia Tourism Set to Soar
Cambodia tourism industry has evolved in leaps and bounds in the last few decades. As it becomes an increasingly important economic pillar for the Kingdom, Marissa Carruthers looks at the…
Serendipity Tailormade and Six Senses Support Local Thai School
Luxury halal travel specialist and private island resort make pledge to donate computer equipment to Baan Ha Thao School as part of ongoing commitment to support local children…
Finalists in WTM Responsible Tourism Awards Named
This year, in the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, the Awards have focused on the UN Sustainable Development Goals reflecting the Awards’ position as the leading scheme for…
Nepal Sustainable Tourism Photo Competition
To celebrate World Tourism Day on September 27 since 1980 and in order to raise awareness on the contribution of sustainable tourism to development, DFID Nepal, Nepal Tourism Board, and Samarth-NMDP…
Beyond Ecotourism – Our Responsibility
Instead of blaming others for a lack of genuine ecotourism, we should take responsibility for making our own travel sustainable, eco-friendly and respectful of local cultures, argues Johan Smits. The…
Is Rwanda the Next African Tourism Destination?
Labeled as the ‘Country of Thousand Hills’, Rwanda is now a leading and attractive tourist destination, competing with other African destinations. Gorilla trekking safaris, the rich cultures of the Rwandese…
Con Dao: Beneath the Charm Lies a Brutal Past
Although Phu Quoc and Mui Ne have developed a reputation as beach escape of choice for those looking to escape from Ho Chi Minh City, the former penal colony of…
YAANA Bike Challenge Raises US$25000 for Operation Smile
YAANA Ventures presented US$25000 to Operation Smile Thailand and Vietnam on 25 September in Bangkok. The donation was made possible by 20 energetic rider-sponsors who joined the inaugural YAANA Bike…
Things to Do in Panama City
Many travellers have heard of things to do in Panama City – the canal, casinos, etc – but on his most recent visit, Mike East saw many changes and much…
Tajikistan Travel – Dushanbe Lost in Time
Johan Smits shares his fascination for an intriguing mix of old-world charm and bold new vision in Tajikistan’s curious capital, Dushanbe. The employee shoos us away with a mixture of…
Lost and Found in Patagonia Argentina
In the first part of his South American journey, Mark Bibby Jackson travels through Patagonia Argentina to discover what it is about this remote region that continues to draw the…
Mongolia Travel: Staying in a Ger
In a country full of images of Genghis Khan and exoticism, Mongolia Travel has found its place firmly on the adventure travel map. Tegan Chapman travels there for a colourful…
Nepal Earthquake: Return to Nuwakot
After trekking in Nepal, Mark Bibby Jackson returns to Kathmandu to travel to the ancient capital of Nuwakot, itself devastated by the Nepal Earthquake 2015, to catch up with a…
