I’ve always wanted to see the northern lights or the aurora borealis. I was about eight when I first saw a picture of it…
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Plane views: the European Alps
The European Alps are not the largest chain of mountains in the world, nor are they the highest, but they possess a unique charm…
A Finnish sauna like no other
The sauna is an integral part of daily life in Finland. It’s much more than just a place to sit, sweat and relax; it’s…
Medieval towns in Costa Brava
The name Costa Brava literally means ‘rugged coast’, a reference to the spectacular cliffs and hundreds of coves that line the coast. While the…
Inside the Snow Village
Each year in late-November, a thousand truck-loads of snow and massive blocks of ice carved out of a nearby river are used to create…
Unforgettable Etosha
Namibia, a nation known as the ‘land of contrasts’, is a mysterious, ethereal and beautiful place that today remains for many even well-seasoned travellers…
The majestic Wadi Rum
Wadi Rum, also known as the Valley of the Moon, is a desert region in southern Jordan that consists of a broad valley with…
Iconic walks in the British countryside
Spring is a time of renewal. This is the time of the year when everything is bright and new and, if you’re anything like…
Ice-floating in Lapland
I closed my eyes. Tiny snowflakes drifted onto my face. I tried to register a sound but there were none. Just silence. My body…
