In a (partly) unexpected pivot of life, we found ourselves moving across oceans this summer to Toronto, Canada our new home. Here’s the back story to what brought us to Canada and a little advice for those considering moving to Toronto too. Plus.. what’s next for us!  A New Chapter: Moving to Toronto. Rewind a … Read more
It’s not everyday your inbox delivers an invitation to explore the concept of Transformational Travel – in the beautiful country of Costa Rica, no less. And so, with the promise of Adventure and perhaps Transformation,
Visiting Iraq al Amir womens’ cooperative is a chance to see rural life in Jordan and support this inspiring project in the beautiful Wadi Seer valley just 45 minutes away from Amman
We love to get outdoors and enjoy a good country view – so our favourite walks in England are designed to do just do that! From the Lake District to the dramatic coastal stretches of southern England, these walks celebrate the best of the English countryside.
We’d come to Pella – a small and remote village in the north of Jordan to stay at Beit-al-Fannan, the House of the Artist. Over the next two days we’d spend time at both Pella and a small town called Umm Qais, getting a bit more familiar with Jordanian culture and hospitality, and learning about
There’s plenty more that pretty Mauritius has to offer than beaches – get off the beaten path and discover the best of ecotourism in Mauritius with our guide
Punting down narrow, muddy creeks, as the sun rose in the background, our eyes were peeled. Watching for any sign of movement or a noise that was different from the muted splosh of water around the boat, or the tweeting kingfishers. As we watched the dense jungle, we wondered..
What’s Next for Sustainable Tourism in 2018? Tagged #IY2017, 2017 was named the International Year of Sustainable Tourism. The growing realisation that the world cannot cope with the projected growth in tourism (in its current form) saw an awareness campaign lead by the UN World Tourism Organisation and sustainable tourism businesses around the world. 2017 … Read more
After my time in Bangladesh was over, I couldn’t help but look back on my time there and feel two strong emotions. One was how surprised and overwhelmed I had been by the friendliness and hospitality of people there. But the other was that
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A guide to sustainable travel in Amsterdam: including eco hotels in Amsterdam, things to do and how to escape the crowds in this beautiful city! Amsterdam’s visitor numbers have been booming of late, so is it still possible to visit responsibly?
Do you love train travel? From Myanmar to New England, here are 10 of the most scenic train journeys from around the world to inspire your travels! This is part 2 of my Great Rail Journeys with a View collaboration.
Great rail journeys from around the world. From Bulgaria, to Cuba to Iran, here are some of the best train journeys with views you won’t want to miss!
Iran is a country that is just opening up for tourism. Here’s how to ensure tourism benefits locals and top tips for responsible travel in Iran.
Things to do in Isfahan are not confined to the Naqsh-e Jahan square. Isfahan history can be found all over the city.
