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From multi-coloured desert landscapes to world-class food and wine, this 1500km road trip takes covers some of the most beautiful places in Argentina
ARGENTINA: 6 Sublime Wild Camping Spots In Argentina & Chile
Road trips and wild camping in Argentina and Chile go together like hand and glove. Here are six of the best spots we found to overnight in our camper van
ARGENTINA: How To Plan Your Own Mendoza Vineyards Tour
There are many companies offering tours to the Mendoza vineyards, but it’s just as easy to organise your own at much less cost – here’s how and where to go
ARGENTINA: The Rainbow Mountains Of The Quebrada De Humahuaca
The Quebrada de Humahuaca in northwest Argentina is a staggering desert landscape of red rocks, huge cacti and multi-coloured rainbow mountains
ARGENTINA: El Chalten - The Jewel In Patagonia's Crown
An El Chalten day hike is one of the best things you can do in Southern Patagonia and Argentina as a whole. Here’s our guide to what’s on offer
ARGENTINA: The Prehistoric Rock Art Of Cueva De Las Manos
Created by prehistoric hunter-gatherers and preserved in fabulous condition for over 9000 years, the rock art of Cueva de las Manos in Argentinian Patagonia is a sight to behold
ARGENTINA: The Fabulous Perito Moreno Glacier - A Complete Guide
Perito Moreno Glacier is a thrilling travel experience. It’s also a photographer’s paradise. And you don’t have to be an intrepid explorer to get there
ARGENTINA: Iguazu Falls & How To Make The Most Of Your Visit
Planning a trip to the majestic Iguazu Falls in Argentina and Brazil can appear daunting at first – but our ultimate two-day guide will show you how
AUSTRALIA: How To Explore The Best Of Western Australia By Road
Spider-walk through gorges, swim with whale sharks and fall asleep to the sound of howling dingoes as you explore Western Australia on our 21-day road trip
AUSTRALIA: A Swag, A Dingo & The Australian Outback
Four nights under canvas in the extraordinary Karijini National Park – land of gorges, huge anthills and bloodwood trees
AUSTRALIA: Swimming In A Whale Shark Wonderland
Time to check off the number one item on our bucket list….swimming with a whale shark at Western Australia’s Ningaloo Reef
BOLIVIA: How To Visit Isla Del Sol On Lake Titicaca
Isla del Sol is a gorgeous high-altitude island on the Bolivian side of Lake Titicaca that’s well-established on the Gringo Trail – here’s what to expect when you get there
BOLIVIA: Tarabuco Market - In Search Of The Authentic Bolivia
No longer a secret, Tarabuco and its Sunday market are a worthwhile day trip from Bolivia’s capital, Sucre – so is it still an authentic experience?
BOLIVIA: A Four Day Odyssey To The Uyuni Salt Flats
The amazing Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia should be high on anyone’s South America wishlist – including getting there on a four-day jeep tour from Tupiza
BRAZIL: A Self-Guided City Tour Of Rio De Janeiro's Historic Centre
Take our city tour of Rio de Janeiro on foot and explore its eclectic mix of modern architecture, colonial buildings, vital urban art and tasty street food
BRAZIL: Niteroi - Rio De Janeiro's Underrated Neighbour
You’ll already know about Rio de Janeiro. But you’ve probably never heard of Niterói, its underrated neighbour across the bay. In this article, we explain why you should go
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS: The Eye Of The Storm - How We Managed To Survive Devastating Hurricane Irma
Our housesitting assignment in the British Virgin Islands was quietly drawing to a close – but the largest Atlantic hurricane in history changed everything
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS: Aftermath - Staying Strong In The Fallout From Hurricane Irma
Irma’s devastation on the British Virgin Islands was total – and like everyone else, we had to stay strong if we were to survive its aftermath
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS: Sanctuary - How We Fought To Be Evacuated From Tortola
How we finally made contact with the outside world after Hurricane Irma and our frantic search for a way to evacuate from Tortola
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS: The Roti Man Of Tortola
The green shoots of recovery are apparent in the British Virgin Islands – and here’s one family-run catering business who are leading the way
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS: A Perfect Day Of Sailing In BVI
How to combine a perfect day of sailing in the British Virgin Islands with a beautiful round trip between Tortola to Norman Island, via “The Indians”
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS: The Best Beaches In Tortola - And How To Explore Them In A Day
Visiting the British Virgin Islands soon? Here’s how to explore the best beaches on Tortola by road
CAMBODIA: The Ultimate Cambodia Itinerary & How To Do It In 3 Weeks
From the wonders of Angkor Wat and the horrors of the Killing Fields to the jungle and beach escapism of Koh Rong, Cambodia is a country like no other
CAMBODIA: 14 Things We Learned After Visiting Cambodia
What we discovered after a month of travelling in Cambodia, the “kingdom of wonder”
CAMBODIA: The Killing Fields Of Cambodia
Scene of one of the worst atrocities of the 20th Century and something that everyone who visits Cambodia needs to visit
CHILE: A Chile Road Trip Itinerary From Santiago To The Atacama Desert
Use our latest Chile road trip itinerary to discover the country’s bewildering northern desert landscape
CHILE: Pan De Azucar - Where Desert Meets The Ocean
Pan de Azucar is a stunning coastal desert sandwiched between the Pan-American Highway and the Pacific Ocean – and home to 2000 Humboldt penguins
CHILE: 6 Of The Best Day Hikes In Chile
There are hundreds of day hikes in Chile to choose from. But here are six of our favourites, featuring deserts, glaciers, volcanoes and much more besides
CHILE: Everything You Need To Know About Driving The Carretera Austral
The Carretera Austral stretches 1240 kilometres, connecting north and south Patagonia. It’s one of the world’s best road trips – and here’s everything you need to know about completing it
CHILE: How To Explore Torres Del Paine National Park In A Camper Van
The mighty Torres del Paine National Park in Southern Patagonia is a windswept hiking paradise, yet it can also be explored in a camper van. Here’s how
CHILE: Off The Beaten Track In Raul Marin Balmaceda
Exploring the fiords, virgin rainforest and sandy beaches of Puerto Raul Marin Balmaceda is a great diversion from Chile’s Carretera Austral. Here’s why
CHILE: 6 Reasons To Visit The Extraordinary Chiloé Island
Chiloé Island is a diverse land of lush scenery, pagan mythology and iconic buildings – here are six reasons to make it an essential stop on your Chile trip
CHILE: The Marble Caves Of Chilean Patagonia
Carved out over thousands of years by glacial water, the Marble Caves in Chilean Patagonia are a must-see for anyone travelling along the Carretera Austral
CHILE: Is The Rio Hurtado Valley Chile's Best Kept Secret?
Hidden away at the very southern edge of the Atacama Desert, the glorious Rio Hurtado Valley is largely undiscovered and begging to be explored
CHILE: Discover Valparaiso & Its Amazing Street Art
Hidden away at the very southern edge of the Atacama Desert, the glorious Rio Hurtado Valley is largely undiscovered and begging to be explored
COLOMBIA: 7 Of The Most Beautiful Heritage Towns In Colombia
There’s no shortage of colourful and vibrant towns in Colombia to visit. But here are seven of the most beautiful you simply can’t afford to miss
COLOMBIA: The Archaeological Wonders Of San Agustín
The stunning Archaeological Park of San Agustin, Colombia is a UNESCO World Heritage site that can be visited on foot, horseback and by jeep. Or all three!
COLOMBIA: An Encounter With The Guambiano People Of Silvia
As one of Colombia’s 17 Heritage Towns, Villa de Leyva is a plethora of cobblestoned streets, whitewashed buildings and red roofs – but that’s not all
COLOMBIA: How To Explore The Best Of Villa De Leyva
Road trips and wild camping in Argentina and Chile go together like hand and glove. Here are six of the best spots we found to overnight in our camper van
COLOMBIA: Salamina & The Samaria Valley - Colombia's Best Kept Secret
With a sublime mountain setting and access to scenery that rivals the Cocora Valley, Salamina is a visual treat – yet few foreign visitors actually go there
COLOMBIA: Why Historic Barichara Is Colombia's Perfect Pueblo
Perched on the edge of a canyon in the fabulous Santander region, Barichara is a cobblestoned gem – and quite possibly our favourite place in Colombia
COLOMBIA: How To Explore Mongúi & The World's Most Beautiful Páramo
High up in the Colombian Andes, Monguí is a heritage town that sits beneath the gorgeous and other-worldly Páramo de Ocetá – here’s how to explore them both
COLOMBIA: La Playa De Belén - Off The Beaten Track In Colombia
La Playa de Belén doesn’t feature in most people’s Colombia travel plans – but for those who like to follow a path less trodden, it’s an unexpected delight
COLOMBIA: 10 Things To Know About Mompox - Colombia's Forgotten Colonial Gem
The rise and fall of Mompox is one of Colombia’s great riches to rags stories – but after decades of isolation, this backwater gem is now ready to explore
COLOMBIA: Colourful Cartagena - A Travel Guide In Photos
Cartagena’s historic centre is a photographer’s dream with its multi-coloured buildings, fabulous street art and blue skies – here’s our photographic guide
COLOMBIA: 12 Of The Best Things To Do In Medellín
Once the murder capital of the world, Medellín is now reinventing itself as one of Latin America’s most dynamic cities – here’s our guide to Colombia’s rising star
COLOMBIA: Exploring Guatapé - Colombia's Most Colourful Pueblo
In a country famed for its colourful pueblos, Guatapé in Colombia is probably the granddaddy of them all – here’s how to get the most out of your visit
COLOMBIA: The Inspirational Street Art Of Comuna 13, Medellín
Until recently, one of Colombia’s most violent neighbourhoods, Comuna 13 is reinventing itself through its street art and bringing in tourism along the way
COLOMBIA: How To Spend The Perfect Weekend In Jardín
Just a three-hour bus ride from Medellín, the beautiful pueblo town of Jardin, Colombia is a colourful, atmospheric and relatively unknown gem
COLOMBIA: How To Spend The Perfect Weekend In Jardín
COLOMBIA: What To Expect From The Free Medellín Walking Tour
To help us orientate ourselves with the city, we joined a free Medellin walking tour of the Centro area with Real City Tours – here’s what we learned
COSTA RICA: How To Explore Costa Rica's Caribbean Coast
The Caribbean coast of Costa Rica is often ignored by tourists who flock instead to the Pacific coast’s luxury resorts and national parks. Big mistake
COSTA RICA: Tortuguero National Park - Costa Rica's Caribbean Wilderness
Tucked away in the remote far north of Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast, Tortuguero National Park is a nature lover’s paradise – here’s our guide on what to do while you’re there
ENGLAND: A Half-Day Walking Tour Of Bradford-on-Avon
More than just a mini-version of Bath, Bradford on Avon in Wiltshire is full of medieval charm – and can be walked in a morning. Here’s how
ENGLAND: From Sennen Cove To Land's End - A Walk On The Wild Side
The walk from Sennen Cove to Land’s End in Cornwall is an easy, yet rewarding way to explore the English mainland’s most westerly point
ENGLAND: Is Castle Combe Still The Most Stunning Village In The Cotswolds?
Often described as The Prettiest Village in the Cotswolds, Castle Combe is a honey-coloured stone gem. But does it deserve its top billing?
ENGLAND: Boscastle & Tintagel - Where Cornwall's Arthurian Legend Was Born
The Cornish villages of Boscastle and Tintagel are famous for their lovestruck poets, mystical heroes and glorious settings – here’s our guide
ENGLAND: A Stroll Through The Georgian Harbour In Charlestown, Cornwall
Take a stroll with us through Charlestown’s perfectly preserved Georgian Harbour – which also happens to be one of Cornwall’s premier period filming locations
ENGLAND: The Cornish Coastline - A Photographic Journey
The Cornish coastline contains 400 miles of spectacularly rugged scenery, glorious beaches and timeless fishing villages, all connected by the South West Coast Path
ENGLAND: A Whirlwind Tour Of The Wirral Peninsula
The Wirral Peninsula is a melting pot of rural splendour, picture postcard villages, a rich maritime history and gritty urban redevelopment – and makes for a great day trip from Liverpool or Chester
ENGLAND: How To Explore The Walled City Of Chester
Dating back to the Roman period, the medieval city of Chester is comparable to Bath, York and Lincoln – here’s how to explore it on foot
ENGLAND: Port Sunlight - England's Finest Model Village
Port Sunlight is a gorgeous English model village close to Chester and Liverpool with a fascinating history and a world-class art gallery
ENGLAND: The Day We Took A Ferry Across The Mersey
There are quicker ways to get from Birkenhead to Liverpool, but for a piece of nostalgia and the best views of the city’s iconic waterfront, the famous “Ferry Cross The Mersey” is still hard to beat
FOOD: 30 Plates Of Asian Food To Die For
30 of our favourite plates of Asian food garnered from our travels around India, Nepal, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia and Indonesia
FRANCE: The Bastide Towns & Beaux Villages Of Southwest France
The bastide towns and “beaux villages” of southwest France boast an enticing mixture of history and beauty – here are 12 of our favourites
FRANCE: What's It Like To Housesit In Rural France?
FRANCE: How To Spend The Perfect Day At Mont Saint-Michel
FRANCE: The Blazing Autumn Colours Of The French Pyrenees
HOUSESITTING: What Is Housesitting & How Do You Get Started?
HOUSESITTING: Housesitting In France, Spain & Portugal - A Pandemic Tale
HOUSESITTING: Preparing For A Hurricane - A Housesitter's Guide
HOUSESITTING: What's It Like To Travel & Mind Other People's Pets?
HUNGARY: 15 Of The Best Things To Do In Budapest
INDIA: The Wagah Border Ceremony - An Indian-Pakistani Pantomime
INDIA: The Ultimate North India 3-Week Itinerary
INDIA: How To Plan The Ultimate Rajasthan Road Trip
INDIA: 10 Books On India To Read Before You Travel
INDIA: 4 Things You Must Do In Amritsar
INDIA: 4 Reasons Why We Loved Delhi
INDIA: Why You Should Make Leh Your Next Adventure Holiday Destination
INDIA: How To Explore Ladakh's Unmissable Nubra Valley
INDIA: Why Driving In India Is A Bad Idea
INDIA: The Sublime Colours Of Pangong Tso Lake
INDIA: Srinagar & The Beautiful Kashmir Valley
INDIA: The Beauty Of Rajasthan In Pictures
INDIA: The Pocket-Sized Gem Of Jaipur
INDONESIA: Authentic Bali & How To Avoid The Crowds
INDONESIA: How To Explore The Best Of Northern Sumatra In 14 Days
INDONESIA: The Best Way To Explore The Epic Island Of Flores In 14 Days
INDONESIA: Why You Shouldn't Hesitate To Visit Banda Aceh
INDONESIA: All Aboard The Last cement Truck To Wae Rebo
INDONESIA: Villa Manulalu - A Jewel In Flores' Crown
INDONESIA: The Incredible Crater Lakes Of Kelimutu
INDONESIA: Conquering Spectacular Mount Inerie
ITALY: The Sassi Of Matera - 4 Reasons To Visit Right Now
MEXICO: How To Visit Teotihuacan Without A Guided Tour
Discover how to visit Teotihuacan – once the largest city in the Americas – independently on our complete self-guided walking tour
MEXICO: The Different Types Of Tacos in Mexico
With so many different types of tacos to choose from, allow us to give you a helping hand to make an informed choice the next time you visit Mexico
MEXICO: Things To Do In San Miguel De Allende
One of Mexico’s beautiful pueblo magicos and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, San Miguel de Allende is a perfect introduction to the country’s colonial towns
MEXICO: The Best Things To Do In Guadalajara
Our guide to some of the best things to do in Guadalajara, Mexico’s home for tequila and mariachi. Featuring a full walking tour of the historic centre
MEXICO: El Pescadero - A Taste Of Rural Baja California Sur
With its stunning beaches, food and sunsets El Pescadero, Mexico is set to become the next hot destination on Baja California Sur’s Pacific Coast
MEXICO: Izamal - The Yellow Jewel Of Yucatan
The town of Izamal in Mexico is a perfect mix of modern, colonial and pre-Columbian cultures. All tied together in a yellow-obsessed colour scheme
MEXICO: What To Do In Merida As A First-Time Visitor
Our personal guide on what to do in Merida, Mexico – Yucatan’s sweltering capital of Mayan culture and food. Including a self-guided walking tour
MUSINGS: The Perils Of Long Term Travel
A catalogue of tawdry tales full of mishaps, embarrassments and imagined acts of derring-do from our six years of travel
MUSINGS: How To Travel As A Couple Without Killing Each Other
Being in each other’s company 24/7 can be a challenge – this is how we travel as a couple and manage to stay sane at the same time!
MYANMAR: How To Explore Myanmar In 28 Days
Our guide to travelling around beautiful Myanmar on a budget – how we did it, where we stayed and what we thought
MYANMAR: 19 Things We Learned After Visiting Myanmar
Before visiting Myanmar here are 19 things we learned about the country that you might like to know
MYANMAR: The Beguiling Temples Of Bagan
The beautiful, mystical temples and pagodas of this ancient and spiritual city
MYANMAR: The Boat From Bagan To Mandalay
Take a trip along the Irrawaddy River on a boat from Bagan to Mandalay and discover what Myanmar’s charming second city has to offer
NEPAL: Photographs From The Roof Of The World
After the double whammy of COVID-19 and a major earthquake in 2015, the people of Nepal are perhaps more desperate than most for a return to normality. And, in support, here are some of our photographic memories from a 2016 visit to the country
NEPAL: Trekking In The Nepalese Himalayas To Khopra Danda
Eight days of physically challenging trekking in Nepal. An alternative that’s as good as the Annapurna Base Camp trek – but without the crowds
NEW ZEALAND: 12 Of The Best Campsites From The South Island
Exploring the South Island by road? Looking for somewhere to pitch your tent or park your campervan? Here are 12 hand-picked New Zealand campsites with views to die for
NEW ZEALAND: Is This The World's Best Road Trip?
New Zealand’s South Island is absolutely perfect for a road trip, and we reckon this one is up there with the very best on the planet
NEW ZEALAND: Exploring The South Island - The Essentials
Planning to explore New Zealand and its stunning South Island? Here’s our essential guide on how to do so in a campervan over six weeks
NEW ZEALAND: Exploring The South Island - The North Coast
New Zealand’s Marlborough Sounds, Abel Tasman and Golden Bay – the beaches, the national parks….the fish and chips
NEW ZEALAND: Exploring The South Island - The East Coast To Mount Cook
New Zealand’s magnificent Mount Cook National Park and a curious east coast French town – Part Three of our South Island road trip series
NEW ZEALAND: Exploring The South Island - Otago & Fiordland
Steampunk, penguins and bras on a fence – a tour through New Zealand’s Otago and Fiordland in Part Four of our South Island road trip series
NEW ZEALAND: Exploring The South Island - The West Coast
Glaciers, deserted beaches, sandflies and terrible weather – the classic New Zealand South Island west coast combination
NEW ZEALAND: Auckland To Wellington - A Kiwi Road Trip By Camper Van
Explore volcanic landscapes, world-class beaches and Maori culture in this New Zealand North Island itinerary – a two-week Auckland to Wellington road trip
NEW ZEALAND: 3 New Zealand Walks You Won't Want To Miss
In a land blessed with sublime walks, here are three of our favourites
NEW ZEALAND: There & Back Again - A Visit To Hobbiton
The one where I got to be a hobbit for a day – at the Hobbiton movie set. And, if like me, you’re a Lord of the Rings fan you really shouldn’t miss it
NEW ZEALAND: The Day We Flew Into Milford Sound
Quite simply the best way to see the full majesty of New Zealand’s Southern Alps and Milford Sound
NEW ZEALAND: The Amazing Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Tongariro National Park, New Zealand – where volcanoes and emerald lakes meet Middle Earth
NEW ZEALAND: Mount Sunday - A True Middle Earth Experience
The awesome New Zealand landscape that doubled for Edoras, home of the Rohan people in Peter Jackson’s adaptation of Lord Of The Rings
PANAMA: Things To Do In Panama City On A Budget
Panama City is one of Central America’s most expensive capital cities to visit, but you can still explore it on a budget – here’s how
PANAMA: Things To Do In & Around Volcan
Watched over by mighty Volcán Barú, the town of Volcán serves as a gateway to the Bread Basket of Panama – here’s what to do when you get there
PANAMA: Searching For The Lost Waterfalls Of Boquete
High up in the mountainous jungle of Chiriqui province, Panama, a trio of lost waterfalls await discovery – better put breakfast on hold then
PANDEMIC: 6 Things We've Learned About Travel Since The Pandemic
It’s New Year’s Eve 2025 and, five years on from the Great Pandemic of 2020, it’s time to reflect on what we’ve learned
PANDEMIC: How Travel Will Change In 2020 & Beyond
As the world emerges from the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the way we travel is likely to change forever – and not necessarily in a bad way
PANDEMIC: COVID-19 - What Next For Travel?
Due to the escalating COVID-19 pandemic crisis, the future of travel has never looked so bleak. Here are our thoughts on what’s likely to happen next
PANDEMIC: COVID-19 - It's Time To Wake Up
We’re now three months into what has become the world’s biggest health threat since the “Spanish Flu” of 1918. It’s time to wake up before it’s too late