Inhabitants are hundreds, if not thousands, of miles from the nearest continental land mass – it’s truly astonishing to think they’re even inhabited at all. Saint Helena Distance from Civilization: 1,200 miles from Angolan coast Saint Helena is widely believed to have been discovered by the Portuguese at the turn of the 15th Century. Various...Read More
Jasper Prince Rupert Canada The Jasper-Prince Rupert is probably the least-known train operated by Via, Canada’s long-distance rail operator, yet some rate it highest for scenery and character. It travels 725 miles between the former fur-trading post of Jasper and the port named after Prince Rupert, first governor of the Hudson’s Bay Company, taking 31...Read More
Insight Vacations Gold Seal Protection Coverage for cancellations & return flight security Cancellation security: By purchasing Gold Seal Protection, the full amount of your deposit and/or payment to Insight will be refunded should you cancel your tour for any reason prior to departure from South Africa. This cancellation option covers the land arrangements made...Read More
The biggest sea-dwelling crocodile ever found has turned up in the Tunisian desert. This prehistoric predator grew to over 30 feet long (nearly ten meters) and weighed three tons. Paleontologists have dubbed the new species Machimosaurus rex and describe it Monday in the journal Cretaceous Research. Although the recovered remains are fragmentary, enough remained in the 120-million-year-old rock to identify the...Read More
Zimbabwe Trip with Jenman African Safaris 12 – 19 May 2015 It is the people of Zimbabwe that makes your trip. Our guide was out of this world and he went above and beyond to make this trip as memorable as possible! Ntando – I salute you! 12 MAY 2015: I had the great privilege...Read More
TULIPS, TRAINS AND TOBLERONE! To travel Europe by train has always been on my bucket list. Luckily I was fortunate enough to experience just that! The main cities I visited were Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, Zurich, Lucerne, Interlaken, Geneva and Lyon. It is very easy to get around by train throughout Europe as the trains and...Read More
Keeping Your Kids busy and entertained in the car If you dread hearing those four horrible words – “Are we there yet?” – read on. We have a few tips on how to keep your kids entertained when travelling. Make Bingo sheets before travelling to include some things you may see on your...Read More
Hidden Beach, Mexico Swim through a dark tunnel to this secret spot The Baths, British Virgin Islands Hidden pools are nestled between majestic boulders Maho Beach, Caribbean Watch planes fly right above your head Boulders Beach, South Africa See the famous penguin colony Driftwood Beach, Georgia, US Snap photos of the amazing driftwood and ocean...Read More
Situated in the north of Belgium, Flanders boasts six beautifully preserved historic cities: Antwerp Bruges Brussels Ghent Leuven Mechelen. And it is known for beer and chocolates Did you know? [space height=10] 1) Did you know that Flanders-Brussels is also the home of world famous cartoons such as The Smurfs and Tintin? [space height=10] 2)...Read More
