Jungle Adventures On An Ecuador Amazon Rainforest Trip

Dan & John

The Amazon rainforest of Ecuador is a relatively small patch of the vast jungle that stretches across no less than nine countries of South America. Ecuador is, however, one of the more accessible jump-off points for an unforgettable journey into ...

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The Curious Story Of The Jains & Cranes of Khichan

Dan

Around 150-kilometres north of Jodhpur in India’s state of Rajasthan, the dusty town of Khichan emerges through a dusty haze. At first glance, there’s nothing extraordinary about this small village in the parched landscape of the Thar Desert. It’s an ...

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Diving In Australia On A Great Barrier Reef Liveaboard

John

There’s something quite magical about jumping into the cool ocean as dawn breaks over the Coral Sea. Soft clouds gradually come into focus while the horizon erupts as the first rays of warming light animate the day. Butterflies of anticipation ...

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The Secrets Of Successful Long-Term Travel As A Couple

Dan

Recently, John and I celebrated a significant milestone in our life together – ten years of marriage. It got us thinking about the amazing travels we’ve had over the past decade, and the five years before that. It also had ...

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7 Awesome Ways To Explore Sydney Harbour

Dan

A visit to Sydney isn’t a fait accompli until you’ve spent time really taking in the city’s most striking jewel: Sydney Harbour. The meandering natural waterway is the world’s largest natural harbour, and one of the most picturesque, stretching from ...

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Swimming With Whale Sharks In Mexico: Should You Do It?

Dan

Swimming with whale sharks in Mexico is undeniably a bucket list wildlife encounter. Watching a vast shadow materialise out of the blue and coalesce into the sleek, spotted behemoth of the world’s largest living fish is a thrill that stays ...

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What To Expect From An Istanbul Hammam Experience

Dan

For thousands of years, people have been visiting Turkey’s public bathhouses to have their weary limbs steamed, splashed, scrubbed and kneaded to a state of serene cleanliness. But what’s the deal for the modern-day tourist unfamiliar with the hammam experience? ...

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Beautiful Places in Oman - Sharqiyah Sands is perfect for photography

20 Beautiful Places In Oman That Should Be On Your Itinerary

John

Commonly overshadowed by its wealthier, more ostentatious neighbours, Oman has slowly but surely been finding its way onto the tourist map, and it’s easy to see why. Our Oman adventure found us hiking spectacular mountain ranges, exploring the country’s many ...

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A Bucket List Dream: Looking Back On 2017

Dan

With the final days of 2017 upon us, and surrounded by packing boxes, piles of clothes and two empty backpacks, the incredible adventures of the last twelve months are already starting to feel a little like a dream. The 70,000 ...

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Oman Travel Guide - Camel Riding at Sharqiya Sands

Planning A Trip To Oman: Things To Know Before You Go

John

Planning a trip to Oman, but wondering where to start? In this Oman Travel Guide, we’ve put together answers to all the questions we had while planning our trip, along with a few of our top tips to help you ...

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Celebrating The Ugly Five Of Africa’s Wildlife

Dan

We’ve all heard of the Big Five: the showcase wildlife of Africa and the highlight encounters of any safari. But what about the continent’s less attractive creatures: the warty, repellent and unsightly? There’s a club for them too – the ...

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Seven Sisters - View from the top

East Sussex Road Trip: A Day Out In The South Downs

John

Staying around London and have a spare day, a car, and a sense of adventure? This one day East Sussex road trip itinerary might just be for you. Growing up in London, I’ve always had Sussex on my doorstep, just ...

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