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Travelogue from Australia: The magical and contrasting country Down Under

Our Australia expert, Winnie, has 25 years’ experience creating tours to Australia. Here you can read about one of her recent trips there and why Australia is so close to her heart. It hits me already in the airport. The smell of eucalyptus. No matter where in the world I…

Where to travel in 2023

Our guide to 2024 has arrived! Find out where to travel to in 2024. It’s a whole new year and a whole new chance to get out there and explore the world. With so many incredible places to visit, it can sometimes be difficult to decide where to travel first.…

Self-drive versus shuttle bus in Costa Rica

Want to visit Costa Rica? And considering choosing a self-drive holiday (renting a car) rather than a regular tour taking shuttle buses? Below, we compare the two forms of travel. Should you choose self-drive or a regular tour? We offer two different types of tours in Costa Rica: our “regular”…

The Garden Route – South Africa’s unique coastal route

Rugged coastline, wonderful golden beaches, fantastic hiking trails, charming towns and countless scenic experiences. This and much more besides are to be found along South Africa’s Garden Route – one of the world’s most scenic stretches of coastline. Considering visiting the Garden Route? Read about the impressive coastal route and…

Travelogue from Costa Rica: My experiences of a self-drive holiday in Costa Rica

In January 2022, Christina, our Latin America expert, visited Costa Rica – and it was her first time travelling around the beautiful country by car. If I get the choice of being the driver or a passenger in a car, I generally choose the passenger seat. So when I was…