by Bianca Ohannessian Bursting with natural beauty and cultural delights, the road from Hue to Hoi An will lead you on an adventure along Vietnam’s vibrant coastline and through the famous Hoi Van Pass. Although Vietnam has a variety of interesting road trip routes to choose from, all with wonderful views and points of interest… Read More Road Tripping in Vietnam: Hue to Hoi An
The first thing I noticed about the Jaguar Rescue Centre in Porto Viejo, Costa Rica, was that there were no jaguars around. Despite an initial moment of disappointment, I quickly realised that this was a good thing. It meant that there were no jaguars in desperate need of assistance, all happily prowling the nearby jungles… Read More Wildlife Rescue in Porto Viejo
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
