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.

Three Different Experiences of Canada’s Alberta

Discover three different ways to experience the picture-perfect Canadian province of Alberta, an outdoor lover's dream destination with a fascinating past.
  • Destination Insiders

Tuesday, 16th May 2023

Pam Forrest

A Personal Look at our Frozen Planet: Going to Extremes

Now that you’ve watched Frozen Planet II have you wondered what it’s like to visit Antarctica, the Arctic or any of the world’s other frozen lands? Travel writer and photographer, Will Gray, shares his first-hand experiences.
  • Destination Insiders
  • Inspire Me
  • Travel Stories
  • Wildlife

Friday, 30th September 2022

Will Gray

Volcanic Eruption on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula in Pictures, August 2022

Iceland has blown its top... again! Less than a year since the 2021 eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula ended, magma has pushed through the surface of the Meradalir valley, around Fagradalsfjall in the south-west of Iceland.
  • Destination Insiders

Thursday, 4th August 2022

Pam Forrest

24 or 48 Hours in Copenhagen

Read our guide to how to get the most out of a day or two in the Danish capital.
  • Destination Insiders

Thursday, 28th July 2022

Will Gray

8 Highlights of New Brunswick

New Brunswick offers a diverse range of natural, historic, geological & culinary attractions - read on to find out more!
  • Destination Insiders
  • Inspire Me
  • Travel Stories

Thursday, 21st July 2022

Liz Lunnon

An Expert Guide to Iceland’s Natural Wonders in Winter

Iceland – the Land of Fire & Ice – is well-known for its natural wonders, but winter brings its own special range of amazing spectacles, from the northern lights and ephemeral ice caves to frozen waterfalls and an annual gathering of orcas.
  • Destination Insiders
  • Inspire Me

Monday, 22nd November 2021

Will Gray

Visiting Iceland’s volcanic eruption at Fagradalsfjall by guide, Cathy Harlow

Expert guide, Cathy Harlow, recounts her experience of witnessing Iceland's spectacular volcanic eruption at Fagradalsfjall on the Reykjanes Peninsula in June 2021.
  • Destination Insiders
  • Travel Stories

Wednesday, 30th June 2021

Cathy Harlow

How to Celebrate Midsummer in the Nordics

Midsummer is a key occasion in the calendar across the Nordics. Here's our guide to celebrating Midsummer like a local!
  • Destination Insiders

Wednesday, 16th June 2021

Destination Specialist

Did You Know This? Unique and Unknown Facts About Iceland

If there's one word to describe Icelandic culture, 'quirky' springs to mind. After all, it's not everywhere that roadworks are halted by fear of elf revenge, or where the northern lights are put up for sale. Read on for the most unique and unknown facts about Iceland.
  • Destination Insiders

Wednesday, 21st April 2021

Eric Shadbolt

Top 9 Volcanic Experiences in Iceland

The latest eruption in Iceland started on 3 August 2022, reminding the world that this North Atlantic island is a geological hot spot. Read on to take a look at some of the country's impressive geological and volcanic experiences.
  • Adventure
  • Destination Insiders

Saturday, 20th March 2021

Eric Shadbolt

Svalbard: What’s it like to experience the polar night?

Nowhere can you experience the polar night so easily as the Svalbard archipelago.
  • Destination Insiders

Wednesday, 4th November 2020

Will Gray

The Three Ultimate Must-Do Experiences in South Iceland

It only takes a few hours to reach the South Coast from Reykjavik, so we’ve picked our three ultimate must do experiences to include in your travel plans.
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Wednesday, 27th May 2020

Alex Minnis