Category: Wanderlusters

Whether you are in San Francisco for a standalone visit or are perhaps there as part of a wider road trip, there has never been a better time to visit this iconic city.

From Alcatraz and the painted ladies to the twisting angles of Lombard Street and everything in-between, San Francisco has everything for everyone and is one of the most popular cities in the world, not just the USA

IT’S A FOODIE’S PARADISE

If you are visiting over a weekend, make sure that you check out the farmers’ market at the city’s iconic Ferry Building which takes places every Saturday morning.

Here you can try the most delicious selection of fruits, breads, vegetables and Chinese, Mexican and Vietnamese food. If you are a total foodie, a visit to the market is an absolute must!

YOU’LL LOVE ITS GOLDEN GAZE

What could be more representative of San Francisco than the Golden

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I read somewhere that BBC wildlife documentary series Planet Earth was so popular in China that the country’s combined streaming activities slowed the internet when it aired. An exaggeration perhaps, but totally believable.

The programme’s epic photography and captivating commentary have brought the topic of conservation to the forefront of the conversation in our living rooms. Something I feel is vital if we are to have any hope of preserving the natural landscapes of our earth.

If you’ve been inspired by the footage captured by the Planet Earth team and would like to see some of the environments featured in the series, why not consider booking a wildlife holiday?

Pack your camera and some camouflage, and dust off your sense of adventure. I’ve compiled some of the best destinations that offer a memorable wildlife holiday for nature photographers.

Which one is top of your bucket list?

SCUBA DIVE

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Love it or hate it, Black Friday has fixed itself firmly on the calendar of the UK’s savvy spenders. Looking for a bargain? These best Black Friday travel deals shouldn’t be missed.

Once reserved for serial shopaholics the event has expanded to all areas of commerce, including travel, and if you’re prepared to embrace the momentary madness that ensues around Thanksgiving you can bag yourself a hugely discounted holiday or a great deal on flights.

Last year the travel industry offered up a dazzling array of splurge-worthy discounts including British Airways which offered flights and a hotel stay in Barbados for just over £700 per person, and Air New Zealand which offered £375 discounts on return flights to LA.

Want to get in on the action and secure a great price on your next adventure? Here are my pick of the best Black Friday travel deals in 2018.

UP TO

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Christmas is just around the corner and so I’ve started the always challenging task of finding thoughtful presents for my friends and family. It can be tough to know where to start when searching online, this year I’ve been searching online to come up with ideas.

My plan is to find items that I like the look of and try to get them in the BlackFriday sales. Hopefully that will mean that I get some great deals, and save money which I can then use for my travels!

If you’re looking for Christmas gifts for the travel lover in your life take a look at some of the items on my list…

OLD FASHIONED TRAVEL JOURNAL

Physical travel journals are once again popular. So, if you see a nice one, consider buying it for a family member or friend who loves to travel.

TRAVELLER’S WALL MAP

Another option is

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This Galapagos cruise guide will help you differentiate between the various classes of cruise travel offered, and ensure you get the best value trip for your money.

Since Charles Darwin first wrote about the unique and beautiful creatures and landscapes he found there in 1835, the Galapagos Islands have been a must-see destination for evolutionary biologists, conservationists, and adventure travellers alike.

Marine iguanas, giant tortoises, Darwin’s Finches, and the flightless cormorant are just a few of species that can’t be found in the wild anywhere else. Thanks to a lack of human activity, most of the creatures on Galapagos have no fear of people, and you will enjoy the closest encounters with wild, and often endangered, creatures in their natural habitat.

But the islands’ remote location, some 600-miles off the coast of Ecuador, coupled with a lack of facilities (thanks to a permanent population that was only established

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For every Whistler Backcomb, Wanaka, and Chamonix there’s a lesser-known, often less developed winter resort overlooked by those who favour après ski over isolated piste.

Ideal for those looking to escape the masses and explore off the beaten path, here’s my guide to some fabulously unfamiliar and under the radar winter resorts.

SAINTE-FOY, FRANCE

OPTIMUM SKI SEASON: December to January

Tucked away in the Tarantaise valley, between the full-throttle resorts of Les Arcs, Val d’Isère, La Rosière and Tignes, is sleepy Sainte-Foy. A favourite with ski instructors on their day off, runs wend their way around the entire mountain at which is rather undeveloped compared to most French resorts.

If you’re interested in escaping reality this is the place to come, the après-ski scene is minimal and the slopes are seldom crowded.

Craving a winter escape? Check out these ski holiday ideas for inspiration.

LEVI, FINLAND

OPTIMUM SKI SEASON:

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Listed as one of New Zealand’s nine Great Walks the Whanganui River Journey isn’t a walk at all.

Instead of tramping a well-trodden trail, those who seek to disconnect from the outside world paddle a 157km stretch of water which meanders through some of the most remote parts of New Zealand’s North Island.

‘Ko au te awa, ko te awa ko au’ I am the river, the river is me

One of the country’s longest and most scenic waterways, the Whanganui stems from the north-west flank of Mt Tongariro on the island’s volcanic Central Plateau. Flowing gently towards the Tasman Sea, the river is navigable as far north as Tamranui where this unique route begins.

Two days into the recommended itinerary and the river reaches the tiny settlement of Whakahoro. It is here we begin, launching our canoes and easing into a rhythmic paddle as the water carries

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