Botswana
Botswana is an independent nation situated in the centre of southern Africa. Most of Botswana comprises dry semi-desert. The most arid and sparsely vegetated…
Adventurous
An aspect of the experience of an African safari, aside from seeing lots if wildlife, is being in the wilds. Some really remote places,…
Luxury
Comfort is the overwhelming priority in our Luxury category. These include deluxe permanent camps and lodges in Africa, and amazing luxury hotels in Europe….
Can we have some rain?
Tanzania was a dust bowl just before our safari started …
Kilimanjaro Climbs
At 5,895m (19,340 feet) above sea level, Uhuru (Freedom) Peak is the highest point in Africa. On clear days views stretch as far as…
Kilimanjaro Western Breach News
The Western Breach Route on Mount Kilimanjaro was closed by Kilimanjaro National Park authorities following a rock fall which killed three climbers and injured…
Parador de Santiago
This hotel, also known at the Hostal dos Reis Católicos, was originally built in 1499 to welcome pilgrims to Santiago, and it is still…
Catalonia & Barcelona
One of the easiest ways to arrive in Spain from outside Europe is to fly into Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia. As a result…
The St James’ Way
The St James’ Way called the “Camino de Santiago” in Spanish, is one of the most renowned pilgrimage routes in the World, and…
The Central Pyrenees – Aragon & Gascony
The Pyrenees is so varied and has many micro-climates or regions that have been partly or wholly independent for centuries. Each has something special…
The Western Pyrenees – Basque and the Rioja wine regions
This region is generally more heavily populated than the central Pyrenees, and is extremely varied. It features a rugged and spectacular coastline, hilly and…
Greystoke Camp – Mahale Mountains, Tanzania
Greystoke Camp could hardly be sited in a more exotic and unusual location. The camp’s dining tent gallantly lies on the white sands of…