Good ideas. Useful detours.
Journey inspiration, practical planning and a few opinions about trying to visit eight countries in two weeks.
OUR TRAVELSThe Southern Africa trip we’d do again tomorrow
South Africa, Zimbabwe and the thrill of seeing the Big Five. A journey that reminds you why you travel.
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ITINERARIESHow we’d spend 14 days in Japan
A researched journey idea with enough time to eat well, wander and stop looking at the clock.
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SAFARICape Town to Victoria Falls: how we’d build it
City, wine country, wildlife and a spectacular finish. The important part is how you join them.
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ROAD TRIPSIs three weeks enough for Europe?
Yes — if ‘Europe’ doesn’t mean every country in it.
Read the storyTRAVEL TIPSHow much does an African safari actually cost?
The useful question is what’s included — and what kind of safari you want.
Read the storyTRAVEL TIPSStop trying to visit eight countries in two weeks
Your passport might enjoy it. Your holiday probably won’t.
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TRAVEL TIPS47 tabs later: why holiday planning gets out of hand
Research is useful. Research without a decision framework is a second job.
Read the storyFOODMake room for Bangkok’s food
A researched planning note for travellers who organise their holidays around the next meal.
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BUCKET LISTAntarctica: start with the expedition
A researched starting point for a journey beyond the ordinary.
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DESTINATIONSA New Zealand road trip with room to stop
The best part of a road trip is often the bit you hadn’t planned to photograph.
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Your next holiday
doesn’t need 47 tabs.
Tell us the destination. Tell us the budget.
Tell us what you love. We’ll sort the rest.