Travel Blog

Northern Light Dinner at the Aurora Sky Station

Doug opted for a dinner upgrade at Abisko Sky Station as part of his experience of our Northern Lights, Abisko & the Icehotel itinerary. Here's how he got on...

Witnessing a volcanic eruption combined with the aurora

Over thirty years ago, our MD, Clive watched a volcano erupting in northern Iceland while the northern lights blazed across the sky - and it was just as magical as it sounds...

Polar Cruising: A typical day onboard

Eyjafjallajokull: Iceland’s Infamous Volcano

Situated in the south west of Iceland, this 800,000 year old volcano with the almost unpronounceable name was thrust into the limelight when it erupted in 2010...

What’s happening with Hekla?

With speculation that an eruption of Mt Hekla could be imminent, we asked expert volcanologist and geophysicist Ari Trausti Guðmundsson to give us an insight into the situation.

Iceland for my 50th Birthday

Phil entered our travel writing competition, "Clash of the Protons" as featured in the 2012 edition of our Cloud 9 magazine. He travelled to Iceland with his wife in February 2012.

Outstanding wildlife on the Falkland Islands

The Falkland Islands are surprisingly beautiful and full of outstanding wildlife experiences, as Nikki, one of our Product Managers, found out on her long journey home from Antarctica.

Feeling on top of the world at the North Pole!

To be able to say "I am standing at the top of the world" has, until recently, been a privilege only a few hardy explorers could hope to have. But not any more…

What it’s like going Inside the Volcano

Freelance travel writer Aaron Millar travelled with Discover the World in July 2012 where he visited the Thrihnukagigur volcano...and went down inside

David Mitchell discovers the Land of Sagas (Part1)

Novelist David Mitchell, author of the Booker Prize shortlisted 'Cloud Atlas' and 'number9dream' travelled to Iceland with Discover the World in September 2011 on a tailor-made itinerary inspired by the Saga trail...

12,000 feet above New Zealand

Holly from the team shares some of her extensive travel experiences in New Zealand - culminating with a breath-taking leap from a plane 12,000 feet above Wanaka!

Clive Stacey witnesses a volcanic eruption in Iceland

Our MD Clive Stacey writes about his initial reactions to hearing about the eruption in Iceland, and his own experience of viewing some of this awesome display of nature.

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?

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.

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.

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

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. 

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 in August 2010.