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By Guest blogger
On: 15th June, 2018

The Auree Jewellery Top Five Destinations and What to Take

Mauritius
New York
Bali
Paris
Provence & the Cote D'Azur

Amelia, Founder of Auree Jewellery reveals her top five destinations and what jewellery to pack.

By Guest blogger
On: 13th October, 2017

Parental Advice on Holidays with Teens

To all parents of teenagers, welcome to your essential survival guide to holidaying with your charming teens. Let us introduce you to Polly, mother to four teenage boys and winner of Original Travel's inaugural Parental Bravery Award. If there's something about holidaying with teenagers that…

By Guest blogger
On: 18th May, 2017

The Detail: Honeymooning with Original Travel

Did you know that 87% of couples get married just to have an excuse to go on a honeymoon? If that statistic seems high, it's because I just made it up. But that doesn't take away from the fact that your first holiday as newlyweds will be the most important trip you plan together. We…

By Guest blogger
On: 17th May, 2017

Seven of the Most Original Hotels in the World

Sweden
New Zealand
Namibia
India
Italy
Canada
Uruguay

When it comes to original travel, we have quite literally put our name on it. From UFO-shaped treehouses hovering in the canopy of the Swedish wilderness to decadent tented camps above the clouds in the Canadian mountains, our band of intrepid Destination Experts have sought out the weird,…

By Guest blogger
On: 1st July, 2016

Chilean Spanish: ¿Cachai, Po, Weón?

Chile

You've been to Spain a few times, you've had a couple of Spanish classes and you feel you've more or less grasped the language - and then you go to Chile…

By Guest blogger
On: 1st July, 2016

Eating in Santiago

Santiago & Central Valley

When people think of Chilean cuisine the idea of slightly bland, hearty home cooking often springs to mind. An image that's partly true as Chilean food traditionally involves stews, pies, and mounds of meat and carbs. But Chile, and Santiago in particular, is experiencing something of a…

By Guest blogger
On: 12th May, 2016

The Best Honeymoon Destinations in Asia

Sri Lanka
Cambodia
Japan
Indonesia
Thailand

Your honeymoon is the most memorable trip of your lifetime, a holiday you'll reminisce on in years to come with fondness and happy memories. So understandably you'll want to pick the perfect destination. But in a world with so many beautiful countries, which one to choose? We've searched far…

By Guest blogger
On: 28th April, 2016

Family Holidays in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka
Yala, Wilpattu & Gal Oya National Parks
Galle & the Southern Beaches

Searching for somewhere special to spend the school holidays? Look no further than Sri Lanka - the idyllic gem of the Indian Ocean. Small in size but rich in culture, this little island boasts everything from tea estates and coconut plantations to white sandy beaches and colonial forts. Sri…

By Guest blogger
On: 24th November, 2015

The Perfect Day in India

Central India
Kerala
Rajasthan & Agra
Ladakh

This week, India celebrated its Festival of Lights, Diwali. With this on our minds, and the approach of Kipling's 'Jungle Book' nearing our cinemas, it would be rude not to give India our devout attention. What better way to do that, than to fulfil your childhood Mowgli fantasies and dreams…

By Guest blogger
On: 6th November, 2015

Part 2: Cambodia and the Lost World

Cambodia

In case you missed my last blog on Cambodia, I basically poured my heart out about this utterly enchanting country. Perhaps the most profound observation I have, though, is that Cambodians remain resolutely cheerful and strong in the face of such a harrowing history. In this article I'm…