World Travel Stories

Jan 13, 2020 • 5 min read

From funding conservation to minimising local development, here's how to make a sustainable choice when looking for low-impact luxury accommodation.

Jan 13, 2020 • 5 min read

Looking for a new challenge? Want to take home more than your average souvenir? Here are some trips with skills you can learn on your travels.

Jan 11, 2020 • 6 min read

These are dreamy views you have to work for, but the effort fully pays off.

Jan 10, 2020 • 4 min read

When being kind goes wrong; Writer Rosie Bell shares her worst couchsurfing hostess experience and tips on how to prevent it from happening to you.

Jan 10, 2020 • 4 min read

Hoping to get a little closer to the cosmos? Consider these six hotels with astrology-themed amenities.

Jan 10, 2020 • 10 min read

Sir Ranulph Fiennes is the world's greatest living explorer. Here, we sit down with the legend to learn more about his life, his travels and his goals.

Jan 7, 2020 • 5 min read

Backpacking is a diverse, budget-friendly way to travel, allowing you to connect with the world around you. Gabby Beckford shares her backpacking bucket list.

Jan 7, 2020 • 4 min read

Fitness fanatic and world traveller Sheree Millington rounds up 8 unusual fitness classes around the world to help you actively experience a destination

Dec 23, 2019 • 7 min read

As the world becomes increasingly aware of its carbon footprint, many tourists are beginning to call into question the environmental impact of travelling…

Dec 22, 2019 • 8 min read

Ditch the planes and buses for an overnight train trip with the family, where you can rest easy knowing that when you wake a whole new adventure starts.

Dec 20, 2019 • 4 min read

Try out these yoga postures next time you're about to board a flight to reduce unwanted tension and get to your final destination feeling a bit more…

Dec 19, 2019 • 6 min read

From food diaries and workout routines to guided meditations and gratitude journals, here are 9 apps that'll keep you happy and healthy on your next trip.

Dec 18, 2019 • 4 min read

Specialty vegan meals on flights or in restaurants just aren’t enough anymore. Vegan travelers want to bed down in eco-friendly, cruelty-free hotels as well…

Dec 17, 2019 • 9 min read

Although it’s not inevitable that you’ll get diarrhoea while travelling, it’s never hurts to know how to avoid it (and how best to deal with the fallout).

Dec 16, 2019 • 8 min read

From planning your trip to what to look out for while you're away, here are some top tips to help you make the most of travel during pregnancy.

Dec 11, 2019 • 5 min read

After 12 months visiting over 100 countries on all seven continents, this couple offers tips on how to budget for an around-the-world trip.

Dec 7, 2019 • 5 min read

From snow huts in Japan, to oceanfront igloos that bring the North Pole to New York, here are 11 pop-ups that celebrate all that’s merry and bright about…

Dec 2, 2019 • 2 min read

Don't let being 30,000 feet up in the air ruin your chances of watching the Super Bowl. Here's how to catch the big game during a flight.

Nov 27, 2019 • 7 min read

Coaches may get a bad rep, but, when plying the right route, they can be a wonderful way to travel. Here are six of the world’s most beautiful bus rides.

Nov 26, 2019 • 5 min read

There are spots all over the world where die-hard fans flock to raise a glass of milk, stroll across the Swilcan Bridge or leave a bike. Here are 7 pilgrimages…

Nov 25, 2019 • 5 min read

The latest trend from Scandinavia, ‘plogging’ mixes litter picking with outdoor exercise. But why is it becoming so popular? We join a class to find out.

Nov 22, 2019 • 1 min read

To inspire you to wake up next 1 January somewhere new, here are the stories behind our social media followers’ best ever New Year’s Eves on the road.