How To Travel when Female: easy tips for solo travellers

My top tips for solo travellers: how to stay safe and happy when travelling alone Book your first hotelI always book a safe, well-reviewed hotel…

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The adventurous guide to Bali

Pack your swimsuit and your sense of adventure for Bali – the Indonesian ‘island of the gods’ is a paradise for surfers, swimmers and lovers…

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Exploring Ski Juwel, Austria’s best-kept secret for skiers

The outdoorsy guide to Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau Welcome to Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau: It may have a bit of a mouthful of a name,…

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A slice of Austria’s small-town ski life in St Johann in Tirol

Forget hygge – there’s a new buzzword for good living this winter. Lebensgefühl is an Austrian way of life that’s all about being in nature,…

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Baby steps: planning the perfect family holiday to Greece with Jet2holidays

This summer was my first travelling with an extra passenger in tow – my baby daughter Sylvie, who has just turned one. Lots of fellow…

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The European Bucket List of Ski Adventures

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – ski season is fast approaching. And if you fancy something a little different this winter, these…

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Nine of the best cities for adventure

Find it hard to choose between the urban sprawl and outdoor adventure when you’re planning a holiday? These nine adrenaline-fuelled cities around the world combine…

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Nine amazing adventures in South Africa

A land of cultural contrasts and rugged landscapes, South Africa has it all, from the rolling vineyards of the Western Cape to the arid grandeur…

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10 ways to travel with just a cabin bag with Very

Leaving on a jet plane? Whether it’s just for the weekend or a big adventure, a cabin bag is an extremely useful way to pack…

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Eight ways to save money while backpacking and travelling

Exploring the world with a rucksack on your back is a life-changing experience – but it can be a pretty expensive one, too. Savvy backpacking…

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Eight of the best multi-day hikes in Britain

Fancy a proper adventure that takes you far from crowds and into wild landscapes on two feet – and that doesn’t cost the earth? Hit…

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Where the wild things are: ten remote corners of Britain

The UK may not be the first place that comes to n the small side (you could fit about 40 Britains into North America, for…

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Everything but the plane – the backpacker’s guide to getting around by train, bus, bike and boat

How to travel without flying: a guide to backpacking overland Bags packed, ready to hit the road on an epic adventure? Resist the urge to…

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Peaceful places – lesser-known natural wonders of the world

Planet Earth certainly isn’t short of awe-inspiring landscapes, from the iconic rush of Niagara Falls to the dizzy heights of Mount Everest. But go off…

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Welcome to Føroyar – a trip to the fabled Faroe Islands

Tú alfagra land mítt (“Thou fairest land of mine”) is the motto of the Faroes, and it feels like an apt one when you first…

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Eight bucket list mountains to climb once in your life

Standing tall on the summit of one of the world’s most iconic mountains is guaranteed to be top of the bucket list of any lover…

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