Tahiti, one of the worlds most iconic surf destinations, home to the infamous Teahupoo monster wave; it must be easy to rent a surfboard here, right? Wrong. It wasn’t quite as easy as I’d imagined. Where to rent a board in Tahiti Although I’ve been surfing for several years now, my novice-level skills certainly don’t… Read More In Search of a Surfboard, Tahiti
by Alice Mariscotti-Wayatt Berlin is a treasure trove of out of the way, odd, old, abandoned buildings. But what to do if you want to explore this edgy side of Berlin, but don’t want to spend your city break on the run from the police? Happily, several of Berlin’s long-abandoned projects spotted an opportunity and… Read More How to Safely Explore Berlin’s Abandoned Icons
Set sail on an adventure across the subterranean Lost Lagoon, hidden down below the urban cityscape of London. Bompas & Parr and Captain Morgan have joined forces and assembled a swashbuckling crew of cocktail makers to take your taste buds on a rum-fuelled journey of discovery. Treasure maps lead the way as you navigate the… Read More Rockskippers Recommends: Lost Lagoon, London
If you’re searching for an enchanting little escape this weekend, wandering through a haze of blossoms at Jo Malone London’s special event could be the just the ticket. The British fragrance house’s new multi-sensory event is inspired by their new Blossoms Collection of floral fragrances, including Orange Blossom, Star Magnolia, and their brand new sunshine-soaked scent Frangipani Flower.… Read More Jo Malone London’s #BrilliantBlossoms event
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
