Travel Blog
From our favourite locations to watch the northern lights to the best places to watch whales in Canada, stunning pictures of the Sweden's Icehotel to the 7 natural wonders of our world, read our blog for all your holiday inspiration.5 of the best places to eat in Iceland
After a long day of watching geysers erupt, climbing volcanoes, swimming in geothermal pools, and snowmobiling on glaciers, you'll probably have worked up an appetite. But where to go?
Thursday, 26th June 2014
What is travelling to see the midnight sun like?
Our expert team share their amazing experiences of travelling under 24 hour daylight as well as offering practical tips for planning your own adventure.
Thursday, 26th June 2014
Q&A with Hannah Kent, author of Burial Rites
We caught up with Hannah Kent to find out more about what draws her to Iceland and how she came to write her incredibly evocative first book, Burial Rites, which is set in North Iceland in 1829.
Thursday, 26th June 2014
Family holidays: big trips or buckets and spades?
The summer holidays mean something different to everyone. Some families return to the same spots year on year, some choose to explore different regions or countries whenever the opportunity arises...
Thursday, 26th June 2014
South Island strolls – sampling NZ’s Great Walks
Five of New Zealand’s 9 Great Walks are situated on South Island, but if you don’t have the time or fitness to take on the whole route, there are shorter samples of these famous scenic walks on offer
Thursday, 26th June 2014
Alaska from the air: glacier helicopter sightseeing
Liz travelled to Alaska recently – a helicopter ride over Colony Glacier was a highlight, and here’s what she has to say about the experience...
Thursday, 26th June 2014
5 Places to Discover Your Inner Viking
Far from just being the bloodthirsty raiders of popular myth, the Vikings were prolific traders and travellers who sailed their longships all over the known world. Follow in their wake on a Viking-inspired vacation
Thursday, 26th June 2014
Sailing in British Columbia’s Great Bear Rainforest
The quiet inlets and dappled forests of the Great Bear Rainforest hide grizzly bears, orcas and much more. They are best explored by boat, as Liz discovered on a 5-day sailing trip along British Columbia's coast.
Tuesday, 24th June 2014
Building the ‘Mind the Gap’ Art Suite: week 1
Each year the Icehotel accepts applications from artists around the world to design the hotel's art suites. Find out what it takes to bring an idea to life in part 1 of the diary by 'Mind the Gap' designer Marcus Dillistone.
Tuesday, 8th April 2014
Canada: where to go, what to do and when to do it
With such a wide choice of things to do, places to see and ways to explore Canada we thought a calendar of ideas might come in useful in planning your holiday.
Monday, 7th April 2014
Julia Bradbury’s Icelandic Walk
TV presenter Julia Bradbury was astounded at Iceland's other-worldly landscape when she walked the 60 km of Iceland's most famous trek.
Monday, 7th April 2014
Master of the Mush
As leader of the pack at his husky farm in Swedish Lapland, Kenth Fjellborg gives us the lowdown on the thrills of husky sledding, and why you should give it a go.
Monday, 7th April 2014
