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By Tom
On: 6th February, 2020

Destination Inspiration for Adventure Holidays in 2020

Antarctica
Mongolia
Iceland
New Zealand

Does the idea of lying on a beach reading a book fill you with horror? If so, read on for four more adventurous to 'fly and flop' holiday.

By Claire
On: 13th December, 2019

Bring Out Your Inner Columbus - Our Favourite Americas Adventure Cruises

Antarctica
The Peruvian Amazon
Galapagos Archipelago
Ecuador & the Galapagos
Brazil

The word 'cruise' may conjure images of tourists crammed onto vast ships, spilling out into the ports of seemingly unsuspecting Mediterranean towns in a manner similar to that of the Great Wildebeest Migration, but we'll let you in on a little secret… we love a cruise. Well, when we say…

By Tom
On: 21st October, 2019

Our Top Tips for Travelling Together on Sabbatical

We've already talked about the potential for anxiety when leaving everyday life and - more importantly - friends and family behind during a sabbatical, but now it's time to get practical. Whether you want to counter those fears by taking family with you, or by having friends visit, or if you…

By Charlotte H
On: 13th September, 2019

A Rugged Road-Trip Through Montenegro and Croatia

Montenegro
Croatia

With European travel becoming increasingly easy (meaning more destinations to tick off every year), why not put the beautifully scenic Balkans at the top of your list for your next venture with Original Travel? Mountainous, medieval and immensely stunning, Montenegro and Croatia make for the…

By Francesca
On: 4th February, 2019

Four Reasons Why Swedish Lapland Should be Your Next Vacation

Swedish Lapland

Arriving in Swedish Lapland in early January, I stepped off the plane to a "warm" -10˚C (as described by a local)… this is a land of snowy wilderness, where there are more reindeer than people, allowing travellers to immerse themselves in nature in its purest form and escape the chaos of…

By Guest blogger
On: 22nd January, 2019

Adventure at Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls & Kafue
Victoria Falls

Connecting two countries, spanning a massive 5,605ft wide and falling for a dramatic 354ft, Victoria Falls is the largest curtain of water in the world. There are numerous ways to see the falls and a whole load of fantastic activities on offer on both sides of the Zambia/Zimbabwe border. So…

By Ollie
On: 11th January, 2019

The Ultimate Adventure in Antarctica

Antarctica

They always say that you shouldn't meet your idols. In travel terms, Antarctica has been that idol for me; ever-present at the top of my bucket list. The question was - could it live up to my extremely high expectations?

By Guest blogger
On: 1st November, 2018

Top Three Safari Sleepouts

Tanzania
South Africa
Kenya
Africa

With so little light pollution, stargazing in Africa is about as good as it gets. Whether you're a budding astronomer or simply spellbound by the idea of spending a night under the stars, we can arrange the perfect experience for you. The Milky Way will never look so beautiful, and the…

By Guest blogger
On: 17th July, 2018

My Trip to Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Area: Hiking and The Highlands

Tanzania
Ngorongoro Crater & Northern Tanzania

When you think of Tanzania and its Ngorongoro Crater, which I've just returned from, I am sure that 92% (precise, expert figure here) of those who haven't been before would not immediately associate either with the Scottish Highlands. But believe it or not, the similarities are uncanny.…

By Kate L
On: 10th July, 2018

Navigating Norway: Oslo to Bergen

Norway

Travelling around Norway from Oslo to Bergen is no mean feat; a landmass so speckled with mountains and fjords that everywhere you turn it's impossible not to be awed by the staggering and dramatic landscapes that surround you. And there are several modes of exploration available, from boats…