In a week full of snow flurries and sunshine, Stanfords Travel Writers Festival returns to London for its fifth edition. Hosted by the 160+ year old travel bookshop and map-makers, the Stanford’s stage sees travel writers talking about their adventures and latest books. These include Lizzie Carr speaking to Wanderlust magazine’s Phoebe Smith about stand-up… Read More Stanfords Travel Writers Festival 2019
If you just can’t wait for sakura season to start in Japan, when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, why not go in search of the equally lovely and early-flowering plum blossom groves? Cherry blossom has become synonymous with Japan in springtime. The pretty petals sit suspended over parks and historic attractions and fall… Read More Plum Blossom, Japan’s Early Bloomer
by Bianca Ohannessian Setting off at 2am for the popular sunrise volcano trek up Mount Batur is an everyday activity on Bali. In theory, it’s an easy climb to the top for anyone with a general level of fitness and a desire to watch the sun shine over the enchanting Indonesian island. In practice, it’s… Read More A Flip-flop Hiker’s Guide to Mount Batur
by Bianca Ohannessian Scuba diving in the digital age certainly encompasses a lot more than just your basic dive kit and a battered-looking log book. Aside from an array of gadgets and equipment, there’s a vast sea of apps out there that will help you get the most out of your underwater experience, and help… Read More Dive into a Sea of Scuba Apps
The petite Portuguese city of Porto has a lot going for it: history, culture, cuisine, nightlife and a pretty city centre plastered with beautifully decorated tiles. You’d be forgiven for not wanting to venture any further. If you do have more than 48 hours in Porto however, then you’ll find a whole array of interesting… Read More Perfect Day Trips Outside Porto
October sees a wave of Pacific Island-inspired events wash over the capital. 250 years after Captain Cook’s first voyage to Oceania in 1768, it’s a chance to discover the ancient histories and arts of this region that existed before the encounter and learn the impact it’s had since. It’s a history that’s transformed over the… Read More A Wave of Oceania Events Arrives in London
Nowhere does beach-chic quite like Mykonos. From the style-conscious crowd that fills sand-fringed dance floors to the polished yet rustic decor of the luxury beach clubs, good looks are high on the agenda. Although there’s a lot more to the Greek party island than glamorous bars, including the beautiful natural scenery and outdoor adventures, you… Read More A Micro Guide to Mykonos Beach Clubs
