Never mind the Taj Mahal or Grand Canyon – try diving with whale sharks or stargazing in Utah instead. Travel experts tell Lisa Grainger what’s on their bucket lists 1 Sail round Ha Long Bay, Vietnam This is one of the most affordable ways to see a natural wonder of the world – an all-in […]
Far Away Places Archive
Travel tips: Join an adventure tour
Real adventure travel For great bragging rights around the dinner table, join one of the tours to Bangladesh or Angola being launched by the adventure company Exodus (0845 8639601, exodus.co.uk) for next year. Bangladesh takes travellers to the citadels of Bagerhat, tea plantations, mangrove cruising in the Sundarbans National Park and the possibility of tiger spotting. […]
How much do you know about Ancient Egypt?
The lands of the pharaohs are known for their golden treasures hidden in the chambers of the huge pyramids and also for their bandaged mummies. But do you think that you know all about ancient Egypt? The ancient Egyptian civilisation has always intrigued everyone for many centuries as they were one of the most advanced […]
Important Things to Know About Driving in Other Countries
Anybody who has done a decent amount of traveling in their life can attest to the fact that one of the most stressful parts about travel is the driving. People in other countries are crazy and they don’t know how to drive! Or at least that’s the consensus from the people who have seen drivers […]
The 50 best ski breaks to book now
Coolest new hotels 1. Le Totem Flaine, France This is a big winter for French ski-hotel openings and Le Totem, in high-altitude Flaine, is the pick of them. Until now the renowned Sibuet family’s hotels — of which Les Fermes de Marie in Megève is the best known — have been four or five-star with […]
The 50 best bargain breaks for summer
There are still plenty of holiday deals for summer 2015. Our travel experts have found the best ones to book now Short haul 1 Cut-price Crete The Elounda Gulf Villas & Suites in northeastern Crete have stunning views over the azure waters of the Mirabello Gulf, and the use of a private beach club a […]