Sri Lanka is blessed with over 1,600 kilometres of beaches set against the deep blue waters of the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal. The palm-tree dotted coastlines, either rocky or sandy, will enchant...
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Your Guide to Munich Oktoberfest 2018
Don your Lederhosen and raise your stein! This fall, thousands of visitors from around the world will travel to Oktoberfest 2018 for a dose of good times, cultural experiences and plenty of beer. Will you be...
Is it Safe to Travel Solo in Colombia?
What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Colombia? If you're seeing visions of Pablo Escobar, don’t worry, you’re not alone. If someone had asked me the same question a year...
We Rank the Best Hikes for Beginners in Scotland
The British Isles are home to some of the most impressive and easily accessible networks of hiking trails in the world. In Scotland alone, there are 32 long distance walking routes as well as hundreds...
Everything You’ll See On a Tajikistan Trekking Tour
If you’re searching for an alternative hiking destination for your next tour, Tajikistan might not be the first place you’d envision, but it should be because ‘the Roof of the World’ is jaw-droppingly beautiful. Tucked...
Everything You Need to Know About Hiking Mount Kilimanjaro
Climbing the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro is a feat not so easily accomplished. At 5,895 metres or 19,341 feet, the highest free-standing mountain in the world (and the tallest peak in Africa) is an extreme...
Argentina Vs Chile: Which Destination Should You Visit Next?
Planning the South American experience of a lifetime? With so much to see, deciding where to go can be a real challenge. Argentina and Chile are traveller favourites for a reason – they both offer...
12 Things I Wish I Knew Before Visiting Tanzania on a Safari Tour
Safe to say, there’s nowhere else in the world like Africa. Before I embarked on an 11-Day tour to Tanzania with Topdeck Travel (operated locally in partnership with Acacia Africa) I was overwhelmed with questions that...
Everything You Need to Know About Coffee Tours in Colombia
Coffee lovers in the know talk about the world’s best coffee beans and coffee-producing regions in reverent tones. And Colombia, one of the biggest coffee-producing countries in the world, is considered one of their favourites...
The Essential Kilimanjaro Packing List
There’s a reason why Mount Kilimanjaro is coveted by many mountain climbers and trekkers varying from pros to beginners. The three-coned dormant volcano, set in northern Tanzania next to its border with Kenya, is not...