Travel Tips & Advice

The island of Borneo is still one of the lesser travelled parts of Asia. The island is split between Indonesia and Malaysia; whilst the Indonesian Borneo remains largely isolated and undeveloped, the Malaysian Borneo has, in recent years, become a …

Malaysia’s warm tropical climate, long sunny days, crystal clear waters and pristine beaches make it the perfect destination to relax, unwind and find your perfect island paradise. While many parts are highly geared for tourism, it is still possible to …

Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and in 2012 was listed as a new World Wonder. The bay is made up of thousands of huge limestone boulders that jut out of the waters creating unusual and striking scenery …

At present, there is a Zika Virus outbreak spreading its way through South and Central America, with the worst affected area in Brazil, with an estimated 1.5 million cases reported country-wide. The disease itself is most problematic in pregnant women, …

China is a huge country spanning 9.5 million square kilometres and is home to 1.4 billion people, making it the country with the largest population in the world. From the mountains and deserts in the west, to the rolling hills, …

National parks, beaches and mountains, Tanzania is a nature lover’s paradise. It is an ideal destination for a two-centre holiday where you can combine a week on the beach in Zanzibar or increasingly popular honeymoon spot Pemba, with a week …

Brazil is a huge country, spanning 8.5 million square kilometres. It stretches from the mighty Iguaçú Falls in the south, up to the vast and remote Amazon basin in the north. In total, it shares borders with 10 other South …

Diwali, often referred to as the festival of lights, is one of the most famous and celebrated Indian festivals in the world. In Sanskrit, ‘Diwali’ means ‘row of lights’ and the festival is a celebration of triumph of good over …

With over 7000 tropical islands, the Philippines makes a fantastic beach holiday, with clear blue seas, year round warm weather and plenty of diving and snorkelling opportunities. The Philippines is extremely budget friendly, so is an ideal destination for backpackers …

So what is the world’s deadliest creature? The shark? The snake? The crocodile? Wrong! The world’s deadliest creature by far is the mosquito! These insects are vectors for many deadly diseases. There are vaccines available for some of these diseases, but sadly not all – …