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From our favourite locations to watch the northern lights to top travel trends, the best places to watch whales in Canada to a guide how to sleep on ice at Sweden’s Icehotel, read our blog for all your holiday inspiration.

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All aboard the Rocky Mountaineer

Lauren from our Worldwide team travelled between Banff and Vancouver on the iconic Rocky Mountaineer

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Top End Top Ten

Australia's Top End in the Northern Territory is a land of rich red earth, canyons, endless floodplains, fascinating culture and compelling wildlife. Read our top 10 highlights of this fascinating region.

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Where to Find Polar Bears

Discover the kingdom of the ice bear with our guide on where to travel to see the Arctic's most impressive creature...

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5 Reasons to Spend New Year’s Eve in Reykjavik

It’s the time of year that Icelanders look forward to - fireworks, parties and tradition. Spend New Year's Eve in Iceland's Reykjavik.

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12 of the Best Birdwatching Holidays

You don’t need to be a twitcher. You don’t need to know your guillemot from your gannet, or even own a pair of binoculars. This selection of avian hotspots – in no particular pecking order – will transport you to some of the world’s most spectacular wild places for an unforgettable adventure in the company of beautiful birds!

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What to wear at the Icehotel

Find out here what you should wear at the ICEHOTEL to keep warm when staying at the world's coolest hotel in Swedish Lapland.

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7 Things You May Not Know About Koalas

Uniquely Australian and utterly adorable, read on for seven fascinating facts about koalas...

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35 Years of Whale Watching in Iceland

Head into the blue with the experts as Discover the World marks more than 25 years since it pioneered whale watching in Iceland.

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Top Natural Wonders In Iceland To Photograph

Iceland is any photographers dream. We've rounded up the most interesting natural wonders in Iceland, just don't forget to bring your camera!

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How to Fall in Love with Iceland (again)

If you loved your first brush with the Land of Fire & Ice, here are 8 more reasons why you should go again – from remote fjords and hidden waterfalls to lonely peninsulas and little-visited fishing villages

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Guide Profile: Cathy Harlow

Cathy has worked with us as a guide for over 30 years – leading our Orcas & Auroras and Hiking East Greenland holidays.

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Top Five Day Hikes in Western Canada

Mountain guide Steve Miller gives his pick of the five best one-day hiking trails in British Columbia and the Canadian Rockies.

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29 Things You Might Not Have Known About Penguins

Did you know, penguins mate for life? Find out more interesting facts about these charming creatures in our blog.

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Gallivanting Around the Bay of Islands

Plan your perfect Bay of Islands itinerary with Naomi, our Australasia Product Executive

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In Search of Polar Bears in Spitsbergen

Polar Product Manager, Gary, sailed around Spitsbergen aboard the M/V Plancius in search of polar bears.

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Exploring Laugarvatn Fontana’s Geothermal Spa & Bakery

Heading to the Golden Circle? Escape the tourist traps and relax in Laugarvatn Fontana's geothermal spa and bakery.

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A Garden of Eden in Australia’s Far North

Australasia Product Executive, Naomi, explains the importance of Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory and why it defines Australia.

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Our Blue Planet II Collection

Dive into our collection of ultimate marine wildlife watching holidays, inspired by David Attenborough's Blue Planet II

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The Magic of the Icehotel at Christmas

Editor of Pebble, a stylish sustainable lifestyle magazine, Georgina Wilson-Powell discovers the magic of the Icehotel at Christmas with Discover the World...

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If you liked Iceland, you’ll love New Zealand!

Over 10,000 miles separate Iceland and New Zealand, but they’re hardly worlds apart when it comes to these 6 unmissable holiday highlights...