Archives: Destinations

Namib Desert Travel Guide: Sossusvlei, Dunes & Luxury Rail

Plan a Namib Desert trip: Sossusvlei and Deadvlei dunes, Swakopmund, Walvis Bay flamingos, local food, the best time to go and luxury rail journeys.

Moray, Peru Travel Guide: Inca Terraces of the Sacred Valley

Plan a visit to Moray in Peru's Sacred Valley: the Inca circular terraces, Maras salt pans, local food, crafts, best time to go and practical tips.

Merv, Turkmenistan Travel Guide: Silk Road Ruins & Tips

Explore Ancient Merv, Turkmenistan's UNESCO Silk Road city: Sultan Sanjar's mausoleum, Kyz Kala, local food, best time to visit and travel tips.

Matjiesfontein Travel Guide: Victorian Village of the Karoo

Matjiesfontein travel guide: the Victorian railway village in the Great Karoo, the Lord Milner Hotel, Karoo lamb, best time to visit and Rovos Rail trips.

Maras, Peru Travel Guide: Salt Pans, Moray & Sacred Valley

Plan a visit to Maras in Peru's Sacred Valley: the Inca-era salt pans, Moray terraces, Andean food, crafts, best time to go and practical tips.

Maputo Travel Guide: Mozambique’s Rail-Era Capital by the Sea

Plan a visit to Maputo, Mozambique: the famous railway station, old fort, markets, peri-peri prawns, crafts, best time to go and tips for train travellers.

Málaga Travel Guide: Alcazaba, Picasso, Tapas & Beaches

Plan your visit to Málaga: the Alcazaba, Gibralfaro, Picasso Museum, espetos and sweet wine, plus the best time to go and Spain rail journeys via Málaga.

Madrid Travel Guide: Prado, Royal Palace, Tapas & Rail Tours

Plan a trip to Madrid: the Prado, Royal Palace, Retiro Park, what to eat from cocido to churros, the best time to visit, and Palace Tours itineraries.

Luarca, Asturias Travel Guide: Spain’s White Town by the Sea

Plan a visit to Luarca, the white fishing town of Asturias: harbour, clifftop chapel, lighthouse, Kiss Bridge, line-caught hake, cider and luxury train journeys.

Llanes, Asturias Travel Guide: What to See, Eat and Do

Plan a visit to Llanes in Asturias: painted Cubos de la Memoria, blowholes, hidden beaches, cider and Cabrales cheese, plus luxury train tours of Green Spain.