If you’ve booked your first ever safari, or are in the early stages of planning it, the excitement will already be building. You’re probably dreaming of the landscapes, the animals and birds that you’ll see, and the life affirming experiences you’ll share with your guides and travelling companions. There are plenty of practical considerations during ….  Read More

Local resident and travel writer Martina Grossi shares the best things to do in Christchurch. It has come a long way since the earthquakes of 2011. Things to Do in Christchurch Last week I asked ‘Phil the builder’ his thoughts on Christchurch’s Rebuild. ‘It’s finally coming together’, he said with a staple Cantabrian smile on ….  Read More

You’re a traveler in search of thrills. Those experiences that get the adrenaline flowing, the blood pumping and of course, boost those hard-earned bragging rights. A good story to tell your friends, and the photos to back it up. You open up your browser and start searching destinations: Climbing Everest? Too dangerous. Surfing the world’s ….  Read More

Following the success of its new Polar Class 6 ship, Hondius, Oceanwide Expeditions has ordered a sister ship built by the same manufacturer. M/V Janssonius is scheduled to be completed in October next year.

Scenic Eclipse has successfully completed its first sea trials. Conducted by captain James Griffiths, the tests come ahead of the planned maiden launch of the vessel in August.

Posted: 6/3/2019 | June 3rd, 2019 Paris is one of my favorite cities in the world for many reasons. Heck, I love it so much that I’m currently living here! This city has it all – and it would take a lifetime to really see. Even after a decade of visiting and months living here, ….  Read More

Posted: 6/6/19 | June 6th, 2019 A trip to Colombia wasn’t going to break the bank. I knew that much. But would it be a bargain? Only a visit there would tell me for sure. And so, earlier this year, I spent over five weeks there, varying my time between dorm rooms and cooking my ….  Read More