Sydney, Australia - a wonderfully vibrant and beautiful harbour

Sydney, Australia - a wonderfully vibrant and beautiful harbour

There is much to do in Sydney, but time spent exploring the harbours edge around the Sydney CBD is a must. We also recommend taking a ride out to Manly on the Ferry a train out to Bondi beach and a trip up to the entrance of Broken bay in Sydney's north to extract the most out of your time in Sydney,

Southern Utah's beautiful national parks

When you think of Utah, you probably think of lots of different things like the Jazz, Mormons, Great Skiing but one thing you should definitely think about is exploring the wonderful national parks that are the hidden marvels of Utah's south.

Getting to Salt Lake City is pretty easy, despite it being nestled in the mountains, it has an excellent airport and is also a great place to explore. Once there you are best to hire a car for your national park exploring. If you are there in winter I would recommend a good four wheel drive.

You can visit the national parks in all seasons however the winter versus summer experiences will be very different. The national parks all offer unique natural beauties and we recommend you visit includes: Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Fishlake National Forrest, Bryce Canyon National Park, a drive through the Dixie National Forrest and walk in Zion National Park.

Head south east out of Salt Lake City towards Moab, Utah. The drive to Moab takes about 4 hours but is picturesque and follows excellent roads. There are plenty of places to stay in Moab for a few days. Moab provides easy and close access to both Arches and Canyonlands. The area surrounding Moab is also home to a number of Hollywood movie scenes so make sure you explore its cinematic history. 

From Moab head for Richfield, Utah as your next stop, a comfortable and stunning 3 hour drive west. Richfield provides you easy access to the beauties of Fishlake National Forrest and Bryce Canyon. After you have spent a day or two exploring nearby Fishlake Forrest we suggest you leave Richfield early for your drive to Bryce Canyon, heading via Panguitch the trip will take about 2 hours. There are a range of accomodation options for your stay at Bryce Canyon.

Leaving Bryce we then recommend you travel south west to St George, Utah, about 3 hours of road time. Head back towards Panguitch but turn south and take the route through beautiful Dixie National Forrest using routes 143/148/14. There are a number of key sites to visit, this route can be closed during winter so check in advance.

Once in St George Zion National Park is about an hours drive to the east. Allow yourself 1 or 2 days to explore all the wonderful natural treats that Zion has to offer. If you have time at the end of your Southern Utah adventure the Grand Canyon is about 4 (North Rim) - 6 (South Rim) hours south east of St George.

Double Arches, Arches National Park

Double Arches, Arches National Park

Deadhorse Point, Canyonlands National Park

Deadhorse Point, Canyonlands National Park

Fishlake National Forrest

Fishlake National Forrest

Bryce Canyon

Bryce Canyon

Dixie National Forrest

Dixie National Forrest

Angel's Landing, looking down on Zion National Park 

Angel's Landing, looking down on Zion National Park 

Discover the wonders of Gaudi with Strolling Earth

Park Guell

Park Guell

Antoni Gaudi was an architect born in 1852, and whose work has left an indelible footprint the architecture and style of Barcelona. In Gaudi's Footsteps is an amazing walk through the streets of Barcelona visiting some of Gaudi's major work whilst taking in the sites and sounds of this amazing city. The walk starts at Park Guell and is easy downhill stroll as you spend your day appreciating the creative genius that is Gaudi.

Casa Amatller and Casa Batlo

Casa Amatller and Casa Batlo

The Park Guell features a significant number of Gaudi artworks, landscape features and architectural wonders. The stroll takes you to Casa Vicens and Col.legi de Les Teresianes which is probably more austere than many of Gaudi's other buildings, however Gaudi's genius is evident in many of the features of the building.

Park Guell

Park Guell

We then visit the beautiful and unique La Sagrada Familia, Gaudi's most famous building. Casa Mila (or La Pedrera) and Casa Batlo are next and are two of the better known Gaudi buildings that showcase his creative and design genius. 

The walk will also give you time to mix with the locals for lunch in one of the many restaurants that you will pass along the walk. Visit our site to obtain the full details of this amazing walk.

Miraflores - a holiday paradise

Miraflores, Lima, Peru

Miraflores, Lima, Peru

Miraflores is a modern beachside suburb of Lima, Peru featuring amazing views of the Pacific Ocean, great surf, fabulous places to stay, wonderful restaurants, interesting markets and the intriguing ruins of Huaca Pucllana. We recommend staying in an apartment in Miraflores whenever you are visiting Lima.  

Malecon, Miraflores, Lima, Peru

Malecon, Miraflores, Lima, Peru

Tango Dancing, Kennedy and Central Park, Miraflores

Tango Dancing, Kennedy and Central Park, Miraflores

The Miraflores ‘malecón’ or boardwalk is possibly the most emblematic attraction in Miraflores. This six mile stretch of board walk starts with Malecón de la Marina in the north, then becomes Malecón Cisneros, and ends as Malecón de la Reserva in the south. This stunning cliff-top walk offers fabulous views of the Pacific Coast and is a great place for people watching.

You can experience the Pacific Ocean from the air hanging out on a Paraglider or catching a wave or two in the Pacific Ocean. In fact Peru has a number of great locations for surfing. 

In central Miraflores you can enjoy an amazing range of restaurants and food experiences, in particular the top restaurant in South America and No 5 globally Central. Kennedy Park come alive in the evening with markets and food stalls and plenty of locals out enjoying Lima's amazing climate.

Huaca Pucllana, Miraflores, Lima, Peru

Huaca Pucllana, Miraflores, Lima, Peru

Miraflores is also great for those with a shopping habit, with the Indian, Inca and a range of other markets and stores catering for all tastes and budgets. Miraflores is also a vivid cultural and artistic scene with numerous theaters, cinemas, cultural centers, art galleries and museums. The Museum Amano displays the probably best collection of textiles and ceramics of the Chancay Culture and the Enrico Poli Museum has gathered the most impressive private collection of objects of Inca and other pre-Columbian cultures.

From Miraflores you can access central Lima and many of the other parts of Lima on the buses and taxis. Make sure you visit Huaca Pucllana and the El Circuito Mágico del Agua del Parque de la Reserva or Magic Water Circuit in Reserve Park.

Kumarakom, Kerala, India - a hidden secret

Kumarakom, Kerala, India - a hidden secret

our journey to Kumarakom, India is ‘street strolling’ with a difference. Kumarakom, is part of the Kuttanad region, a vast waterland area made up of many islands and canals. To really explore the backstreets of the Kumarakom Backwaters the ‘street stolling’ and exploring must be carried out by boat.

Great Ocean Road - One of the Great Drives

Great Ocean Road - One of the Great Drives

Australia's southern coast is a rugged and majestic place that is guaranteed to take your breath away. Stretching 3000 kilometers from Port Philip Bay near Melbourne to Albany on the south west corner of the continent. The Great Ocean Road is a 410 kilometer stretch of the coast that highlights the tall limestone cliffs, the unique southern ecosystems and a number of surf spots and villages.