Travel Blog

Our Planet: Top 5 Wildlife Encounters

Inspired by Blue Planet Live and the hugely anticipated Netflix series, Our Planet (narrated by none other than Sir David Attenborough!), we…

Wednesday, 10th April 2019

Master of the Mush

One of the most iconic experiences on a winter holiday in Lapland, Swedish musher, Kenth Fjellborg gives us the lowdown on the…

Saturday, 6th April 2019

Destination Specialist

The Top Things To Do In East Iceland

From spectacular hikes and coastal drives to waterfalls, volcanoes and wildlife, East Iceland is becoming a magnet to travellers in search of…

Friday, 29th March 2019

Canada’s Bear Watching Lodges

Read about the best properties to stay in if you want to watch bears in the wild in Canada. All the lodges…

Friday, 29th March 2019

Doug

Meet the Expert: Jo Cooper, Senior Polar Specialist

Our very own Ice Queen, Jo has one of the coolest jobs around. Having worked at Discover the World for 23 years,…

Thursday, 21st March 2019

Jo

20 Years Of Partnership With Hotel Ranga

We've been working closely with Hotel Ranga for over 20 years. Located in Iceland's spectacular countryside, it features in some of our…

Friday, 15th March 2019

Top 7 Baja Highlights

Read our Travel Specialist's top 7 highlights from her recent adventures in Baja California.

Thursday, 14th March 2019

Jo

A ride on the Flam Railway

Norway's famous Flamsbana 'Corkscrew Railway' between Myrdal and Flam is one of the world's steepest, and most beautiful, train journeys – here's…

Monday, 11th March 2019

Destination Specialist

The Top 10 Must See Waterfalls In Iceland

We've put together the ultimate list of the top 10 waterfalls in Iceland. Boasting over 30,000 cascades find out which ones you…

Friday, 8th March 2019

Will Gray

Eastern vs Western Canada

Which is the coast with the most? Will you opt for the Atlantic provinces with their spectacular whale watching and maritime history,…

Tuesday, 5th March 2019

Destination Specialist

8 Top Wildlife Encounters in Western Australia

Find out where and when in Western Australia you can experience top wildlife encounters, from orcas to quokkas.

Monday, 4th March 2019

Destination Specialist

Discovering Brown Bears in Finland

Nordic Travel Specialist, Mark, tells us about his night in a bear hide on the border between Russia and Finland.

Sunday, 24th February 2019

Mark Champagne

Why Our Staff Love Iceland

Over 40 years ago, our managing director, Clive Stacey, himself began a love affair with Iceland. Many are captivated by Iceland's magnetic charm,…

Thursday, 14th February 2019

Top 6 Destinations to See Glaciers

Glaciers all around the world have long drawn travellers admire the sheer wonder of these giant masses of ice! Their ever-changing nature,…

Friday, 8th February 2019

Destination Specialist

Scoresby Sund: Q&A with photographer Ragnar TH Sigurdsson

Professional photographer Ragnar TH Sigurdsson shares with us his experiences from a memorable small ship expedition cruise into Scoresby Sund, Greenland.

Thursday, 31st January 2019

Destination Specialist

Is this the Year of the Big Trip?

Think big! A month-long motorhome odyssey in New Zealand perhaps, or a polar cruise around Spitsbergen. How about delving into British Columbia’s…

Friday, 25th January 2019

Will Gray

Top 10 Trips of a Lifetime

From northern lights to safari holidays, we've listed some of our favourite destinations and holidays to spark your imagination. Remember, all of our itineraries can be tailor-made for…

Monday, 21st January 2019

Becky Masih

5 Reasons to Visit Chile

From diverse landscapes to a vibrant and fascinating culture, take a look at our top 5 reasons that Chile makes a great…

Sunday, 16th December 2018

Destination Specialist

10 Reasons to Fall in Love with Western Australia

From the Kimberley to the quokka, find out why we love Western Australia and why you will too.

Wednesday, 12th December 2018

Destination Specialist

8 Awe-Inspiring Images of Namibia That’ll Make You Say WOW!

From sweeping dunes and sparkling night skies, feast your eyes on these eight spectacular images of Namibia...

Wednesday, 12th December 2018

Destination Specialist