Diverse Traveller

It's All Greek To Me!

“Boil the milk first before adding it to your white sauce, and add two eggs quickly at the end. It will make it smoother and the colour much nicer,” one of Stavros’ most useful tips.

Flying High in New Zealand

Putting my life on the line, I find myself admiring the New Zealand landscape from 12,000 feet above ground.

Shopping and the 'Sights' of New York

New York is well-known for its many iconic sites, but it was the staff of the ‘Big W’ hotel that fascinated Denise and her friends the most.

Around North America in Two Years – Part One

Travelling for nearly two years in their motor home, Alison and her partner Mike embark on the Canadian section of their North American odyssey – Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec.

Morocco's Magic Carpets

The Berber women spin, dye and weave knotted carpets and rugs in the tradition of their forbearers. Their weaving recording their life and personal aspirations; this is their language.

Top Ten Driving Routes

Take a driving holiday and enjoy some of the world's finest coastal roads, rugged terrain and breathtaking scenary.

One Motor Home, One Husband and a Journey of a Lifetime

A few months ago, we followed Alison and hubby Mike as they visited Canada part of their two-year tour of North America. This month Alison shares with us the planning that went into life on the roads of North America.

Oslo - My Sweetest Holiday

Eliza's memories of Oslo will always be of caramel brownies and glass elevators - one of the sweetest and giddiest holidays she has ever had.

Last Minute Sail Away

Would seven days aboard the Tall ship Prince William prove to be Eliza's fantastic voyage?

The Essence of New Orleans

A dream trip to a music festival leaves Lorna with memories of a New Orleans that might now be gone forever.

Bangalore Magic!

On my flight to Mumbi, a Bollywood director, told me he might have some work for me when I finish my volunteer placement. I was now sure my decision to volunteer as a filmmaker in India would be one I would not regret or would I?

Christmas Markets

If you're tired of commercialism taking over the festive season you might consider heading to the continent, where gifts are not mass-produced but are craftwork of real quality.

Turkish Tobacco, Korean Pop Music and French Slang: A Turkish Global Experience.

Have you ever considered volunteering abroad but been put off by the high costs of volunteer programmes? Then perhaps a volunteer work camp is just what you’re looking for.

Journey to The Festival in the Desert

I must be crazy. Why, was I city girl born and bred, spending five nights sleeping in the Sahara desert, just to hear live world music?

RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL: Make a Difference - Volunteer Abroad

If you want to see the world, experience new cultures and give something back as you go, then volunteer travel is for you.

Getting Up to Date in Ibiza – Part 1

With no-one to trawl homeware stores, visit potential wedding venues or have romantic weekends away with, my paltry 20 days of annual leave were proving very hard to fill.

Getting Up to Date in Ibiza – Part 2

With no hope of rounding up my smug married friends for the spontaneous shopping trips to Paris, or girls-only villa holidays of days gone by, I bit the bullet and booked myself onto a four-night speed dating trip to Ibiza.

TRAVELWISE: Travelling to a Perfect Proposal

Everybody dreams of the perfect wedding, but it seems the perfect proposal is becoming just as important. No doubt you have a friend that has popped the question on top of the Empire State Building or on a Venetian gondola.

Shopping Heaven in LA

If retail therapy is your idea of holiday heaven, Los Angeles is the way to go. You too can make like Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman, if your flexible friend will let you.

Building Orphanages in Bolivia & Other Exotic Ideas

There's a reason why eloping was invented: The best part of getting married is the honeymoon. Consider it the icing on that decadent three-layer wedding cake.

Serbia - Entering the World of Exit

Sophie wonders whether a little known music festival will help Serbia shift its unfortunate image as a war zone, and make it a destination for tourists.

Western Honduras - Hiking, Disrupting the locals, and Making Friends

Anna explored the stunning scenery, drank great coffee, immersed herself in the rural life, and was welcomed into many homes, and this was just her first day in Honduras.

Outdoor Activities in Perthshire

The Scottish winters are dark, cold and wet but the scenery is breathtaking. A visit to Perthshire makes a convenient base to explore the rest of Scotland.

The Surprising Teaching Assignment by Jackie Webb

Solo traveller, Jackie, set off to Cambodia without an itinerary, on the look out for uneventful trip; however, life had other plans.

A Perfect Scottish Weekend

Scotland has more to offer than Edinburgh, a visit further afield to Cowal, an unspoilt peninsula across the river Clyde from Glasgow, is well worth a visit.

TRAVELWISE: Get Married in India’s Pink City

Avoid the cliché beach wedding in the Caribbean, and consider getting married in Jaipur, known as India’s Pink City.

Malawian Food and Friends

A great Malawian meal by a great Malawian lake, was the perfect way for Jenny to round off her first visit to Africa.

Festival survival guide

Whatever music event you attend this summer, you’ll need some top tips for surviving and getting the most out of the festival season.

Destination of the month: Vancouver Island, Canada

Canada is world renowned for adventure, and beautiful Vancouver Island is no exception.

Language-Related Injuries

Nine-months learning Spanish in Spain, left Ellie battered and bruised

Harmony in the Moroccan Mountains

Fès home to the World Sacred Music Festival, a celebration of spiritualism and multiculturalism.

Super Terra-Novas

Keava discovers life-saving dogs on a trip to Lake Molveno, Italy.

Trip of Your Tongue

Immerse yourself in the new holiday trend. Ashley reveals more.

DESTINATION of the MONTH: Houston - A Shopper's Paradise

Shopping in Houston is so exciting, as there are so many hidden surprises and pockets of promise around every corner. You simply need to know where to look.

My 'Chalet Experience'

Viv gambles on a skiing holiday found whilst browsing on-line. After a follow-up phone call she decided to make a booking, but will the Chalet owners take the 'Piste'.

Five More Reasons to Visit Belize

Even though Belize, wedged between Mexico and Guatemala on the Caribbean coast, was a British colony until 1964, most of us Brits know very little about it. Read on to learn five reasons why Belize should be on your travel list.

Here's to Doing Less and Experiencing More

Often it is the times when we ditch the 'must-see' list and do very little, that we obtain the truly unforgettable travel memories.

Fulfilling a Travel a Dream

Ellie's desire to get more out of her travels was fulfiled when she took up a post teaching English in Austria.

Travel the World with English

Teaching English can be your passport to travel and work around the world. Jennifer, an experienced English as a foriegn language teacher shares her first hand advice and experiences from teaching in Italy, Turkey and Spain.

Machu Picchu Trek

Henrietta endures a three day trek up and down the Inca trail.

Sailing Holiday in the Greek Islands

Time seemed to stand still, life became sweeter and, as the sun glistened on the water, I struggled to find words to express the beauty.

UK: Romance on Britain's Railways

For an alternative St Valentine's celebration what can be more romantic than a trip on Britain’s railways. The heady romance may have gone from everyday rail travel, but it still lives on in the Orient-Express.

Peruvian-style Trekking

Lost guide and equipment; getting lost and struggling to breathe, city-girl Erica wondered whether a weekend trek to rural Yanacocha, part of the Inca Trail, would be worth it.

DESTINATION of the MONTH: Turkey - Turkish Delights!

Whether it’s a funky tour, photo excursions or staying in a hotel set in a cave that tickles your fancy, then read on for some great Instanbul holidays ideas.

Loving St. Lucia

For Kes, it doesn't matter how many times she visits this island, she just keeps coming back, read on to find out why.

From Huddersfield to Greenland

At aged 18, Holly left the familiarity of her home in Huddersfield to volunteer on a WorldWide Volunteering expedition to Disko Island Greenland.

Meaningful Travel in Madagascar

Lisa had always wanted to volunteer for a bit abroad, but like most people she just never got around to it. But then one day she just decided to take a three month sabbatical from her job.

Holiday shopping (without style, sense or reason!)

Ever bought something on holiday that now seems so impractical or simply tacky, then you are not alone. Read on to read about Emma's souvenir shopping spree.

The Drive of a Lifetime

Raising money for charity is admirable, however you do it, but one family from Surrey has taken up the ultimate money-raising challenge.

Festival Fashion

Summer time can be tricky from a clothes point of view, especially if you are headed for any of the season’s music festivals.

WELLBEING: Walk Your Way to Fitness

You don’t need a lot of money, expensive gym membership or fancy equipment to start getting fit and losing weight. In fact you don’t even need that much time to spare – just open your front door and start walking.

Patagonia Parks

Now, where else in the world would you find the combination of majestic mountains, a profusion of different animals and one of the world’s largest glaciers except in Patagonia in Argentina.

DESTINATION of the MONTH: Get Arty in Aarhus

Denmark’s second largest city Aarhus, offers a vibrant art and cultural scene making it an excellent choice for an “art-house” weekend away.

UK: Budget British Breaks

The credit crunch might have you tightening your purse strings this summer but that doesn’t mean you have to go without a holiday.

TRAVEL FITNESS: On Yer Bike!

There’s nothing quite like the open road, the wind blowing through your hair and the freedom to travel wherever you like through cities, across country and on the road.

Guided Around the Galapagos Islands

Thirty-five years after watching Darwin's travels on the BBC, Ellie finds herself, in Ecuador, following in his footsteps.

An expensive trip to Croatia

Music, sun, sea and history a trip to Pula in Croatia proves more expensive than planned.

DESTINATION of the MONTH: YORK

A short video showcasing the delights of one of the UK's historic cities - York.

Tea for one in the Malaysian highlands

Cheryl soon discovers a tea haven nestled in the Cameron Highlands, popular with city residents and tourists alike.

Looking for a Summer hobby? Try bird watching.

If you’re looking for a hobby that is fun, educational and relaxing, yet provides an interesting diversion from the stresses of everyday life and costs next to nothing, then you will probably find no better pastime than bird watching.

WELLBEING: 10 of the best walks in Britain

Walking is one of the best forms of exercise for all the family. If your budget doesn’t stretch to a holiday abroad this summer, how about staying a little closer to home?

Travelling with a purpose to Malawi

Did a short term volunteering assignment give Nikki the holiday of a lifetime, the chance to make a difference, and change her view of the world?

Food for thought: learning to cook in Thailand

It is said that travel broadens the mind. In Cheryl's case, travel to Thailand broadened her waistline, as well as improving her cooking ability.

Latitude Festival 2009

Last weekend I braved the wind and torrential rains (in a tent!) to attend my first ever Latitude festival. Despite the weather, I can’t wait to book my tickets for next year.

Viewing the Penguin Parade on Philip Island, Australia

Four months in a year, the Penguin parade takes place at dusk. This is the time when penguins breed, hatch and rear their young. Jacky was lucky to see this for herself.

DESTINATION UK: Escape to te New Forest

The summer might be over and your wallet might have taken a bit of a battering in recent months, but that doesnft mean you canft afford to get away before the winter weather kicks in.