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I recently found some old photos of my overland trip across North West Africa and went down memory lane and wondered why it isn’t so popular anymore. Overlanding started in the mid 50’s/early 60’s with the classic London to Kathmandu run. This route was then followed by the Trans Africa route and the phenomenon of overlanding took off in the 70’s/80’s but it still retained the pioneering feel with the...Read More

It may seem cheaper or more practical to book a vacation online, however there are some vacations that should never be book online. Sometimes what appears to be an affordable vacation turns into an expensive nightmare. So when should you not book on the internet? Here are seven vacations to make sure you book with a travel agent. 1. Cruising Travel agents remain your best bet for a floating vacation....Read More

With your flights, meals, drinks, transfers, accommodation and even your ski pass included in the price of a ski getaway, it’s no wonder that so many people are going to Club Med for the holidays. While the Euro is still quite high, Club Med offers competitive prices and holidays free of any stress or hassle. So if all you want to do is embark on a snow adventure – you...Read More

Travel hangover (NOUN): the sad feeling you have upon returning home from an inspiring trip, otherwise known as the back-home blues or a hangover without the alcohol. We’ve all had it, and there’s no easy cure for it either. No matter how eager you are to return home from a trip, there’s something about the trip that you’re bound to miss — whether it’s the food, the culture, the sunsets,...Read More

From the Pacific Ocean in the west to the Rocky Mountains in the east, British Columbia is a place of endless diversity: lush rainforests and dry canyons, barren alpines and gentle farmlands, soaring ranges and sea-swept beaches. There’s no better way to see it all than by setting out on foot, and experienced hikers know that autumn is the best time for day hikes: crisp and clear, the high country...Read More