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.
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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…
Our Journey to the Centre of the Earth in Iceland
Jo Greenwood and John Williams report back on their experience of our self-drive holiday 'Journey to the Centre of the Earth' in Iceland in May 2010.
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.
Discovering Marlborough’s Wineries
Explorer Tom Avery, one of only 41 people in history to have reached the North and South Poles on foot, explores New Zealand’s premier wine growing region.
Mark Carwardine: in search of New Zealand’s wildlife
Zoologist Mark Carwardine went on a whirlwind tour, travelling the length and breadth of New Zealand in search of specific wildlife species dubbed the ‘Small Five’.
Wine Tours in Australia and New Zealand
Tempt your taste buds in the wineries of New Zealand and Australia, tuck into gourmet cuisine and feast your eyes on stunning scenery for a heady mix of sensations in this wine lover’s paradise.
What’s Special About Our Orcas & Aurora Trip?
Gary Ward travelled on our Orcas & Aurora escorted holiday in Iceland three years running. We caught up with him to find out why the trip has such an appeal.
Celebrating Waitangi Day
Lindi Sprenger, our New Zealand Product Manager, explains why she loves the historic Waitangi area of New Zealand's North Island – and why you should visit this fascinating place where Maori and western cultures meet.
Exploring the Yukon: Tombstones and Glaciers
Liz, Head of Worldwide Product reveals her highlights of exploring The Yukon in northwest Canada, a fascinating territory of epic landscapes.