The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against all travel to: Borno State Yobe State Adamawa State Gombe State Kaduna State Katsina State Zamfara state riverine areas of Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River States The FCDO advises against all but essential travel to: Bauchi State Kano […]
Year: 2023
Surf Violence Went Viral in Bali So We Asked Locals What They Think of Localism
The crown jewel of Bali, Uluwatu. Photo: Steven Wilcox//Unsplash The recent viral video that we’ve all seen of a man punching a woman in a Balinese lineup triggered memories of my time surfing on the island. Of course, it was just one extreme example of aggressive surfers acting like idiots. […]
55 of the World’s Most Beautiful Destinations
There are never-ending reasons to travel, but many go to seek those awe-inspiring moments that stop them in their tracks, searching for the sights that will stay with them forever. Every day, travelers find those experiences among the ruins of Machu Picchu or at the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. From […]
Top 7 Travel Tips For Eco-Conscious Holiday
Travelling is always a good idea, but if you think about the environment and try to live in a more environmentally friendly environment, your trip will be even more productive. Because it focuses on making travel more environmentally friendly, eco-travel or green travel is also known as moral travel. So, […]
Bali Is Considering a Tourism Tax
by Mia Taylor on April 21, 2023 Last updated: 3:50 PM ET, Fri April 21, 2023 On the heels of a string of incidents involving badly behaved tourists, Indonesia is floating the idea of imposing a tax for tourists. The country’s Tourism and Creative Economy Minister, Sandiaga Uno, said this […]
9 reasons group travel is better than going solo
Group tours aren’t for everyone. But they suit more of us than you might think. Chief among their attractions: convenience and companionship – two things most would agree make for a great holiday. Even I’m a convert. For someone who loves nothing more than wandering solo around the world, it turns […]