Travel

Here are a few reasons why you should choose a self guided walking holiday with Macs Adventure. There are loads of self guided holidays to choose from and each with its own particular character and highlights.

A short video taking in the beautiful sceenery of some walking tours in Gomera. At La Gomera Walking they are firm believers in the old adage that walking is for enjoyment and not endurance! They offer a selection of guided walks to suit the relaxed and laid-back walker.

A travel guide for visiting the town of Stanley in Hong Kong. Highlights are Stanley Market, Stanley Promenade, Stanley Main Street, Murray House, Pak Tai Temple, Tien Hou Temple, and views of Stanley Bay. Stanley is a great day trip to get away from the crowds of Central and Kowloon.

New Zealand (Māori: Aotearoa) is an island country located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The country geographically comprises two main landmasses ‒ that of the North and South Islands ‒ as well as numerous smaller islands. New Zealand is situated some 1,500 kilometres (900 mi) east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and roughly 1,000 kilometres (600 mi) south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. Because of its remoteness, it was one of the last lands to be settled.

Learn about some of the events leading up to the Battle of Dunkirk, the defence and evacuation of British and allied forces in Europe from 24 May to 4 June 1940.

Video footage of walking holidays in Andalucia, as well as its culture and people. Walk Andalucia arranges a variety of interesting walking holidays in Andalucia – Spain’s southernmost region. Their Spanish walking holidays are for singles, couples or groups.

For those looking to experience the festivals behind a country’s culture, a visit to Bad Hofgastein, Austria is a good place to start. From May 2013 through the summer months there are a variety of festivals all with something a little different to offer. Located within the Gastein Valley, Bad Hofgastein is perfect for those who want to explore whilst still having authentic cafes and shops, with marked footpaths off on either side of the village through woodlands up into the surrounding mountains. Whilst here explore the Kurpark, a relaxing area next to the Alpen Therme a spa centre, where [More]

In this travel video guide from Barcelona visit the capital of the autonomous region of Catalonia. Explore the Gothic Quarter, check out the best of famed architect Antoni Gaudi, and visit the site of the 1992 Olympics.

Summer is just around the corner and most of us will travel with our kids by airplane or by car for hours, and hours, and hours… Your destination might only be 3 hours away, but when you are asked “Are we there yet?” every few minutes, you can mentally say goodbye to relaxation and hello to anxiety attacks. But travel with kids shouldn’t stop you from seeing the world! Here is some helpful advice on how to plan for your trip: To prepare, tell your children as much as possible about where you’ll be going. If appropriate, involve your kids [More]

Tunisia is located only a few kilometres away from Sicily, the Roman influence is therefore still very obvious. In 800BC the Punic Tunis was only a small village in a shadow of Carthage. Today, Tunis is a modern city with 1.2 Million inhabitants. Things To See: Amphitheatre of El Jem. Also spelt ‘El Djem’, it is the largest amphitheatre in North Africa and an UNESCO World Heritage Site. This amphitheatre held up to 35,000 spectators. Dating from the 3rd century, the ruined amphitheatre offers a quality of construction comparable with the Roman Coliseum. Animals, prisoners and gladiators, awaiting battle, were [More]

Overlander interviewed Richard Maddrell, who works in the tourism industry. If someone has a day to spare in Sydney, Richard suggested taking a harbour cruise, and visiting the fish market.

With a population of 1,604,000 as of 2007, Marseille is the second-largest city in France and number one port. Marseille takes pride in its uniqueness and diversity. Indeed it is not like the rest of France; being the major gateway from Africa, it has a Mediterranean flavour that may remind you more of Africa than Europe. Marseille is by far the oldest city in France, dating back 2500 years. Its rough and tumble history is still evident today. Many travellers may consider Marseille to be a bit of a dirty and rough place, but at the same time it may [More]

We’re known as a nation of animal lovers… and now’s our chance to show it for National Pet Month. What better way to prove we care than by taking our dogs on holiday? Check into Holbeck Ghyll in the Lake District and you’ll get a warm welcome from the resident golden retriever Daisy. You can pamper your pet with their VIC – Very Important Canine – package, which includes a matching collar and lead, blanket, bowl, toy and organic treats. The hotel is set above Lake Windermere in a perfect location for walkies. One night costs £25 per dog. Dogs [More]

Alnwick is a perfect base to soak up some history in Northumberland, including trips to Hadrian’s Wall, Dunstanburgh Castle and Cragside.