Travel Journal

Khichan is a little Indian village in the Thar Desert region of Rajasthan; and it has been home to migratory cranes from Mongolia since the early 1970s. These birds were named ‘demoiselle cranes’ by the French Queen Marie Antoinette because of their elegance and grace.

Nestled in a valley and surrounded by the Himalayas, Kathmandu with its teeming population, centuries old traditions, crowded squares and ornate palaces is a city to explore. However, it’s best to do so at a lazy pace, and sink your teeth into lore, legend, delicious tribal cuisine and the warm embrace of the Nepalis.

The Joshua Tree Larina Arrowsmith is amazed by this extraordinary phenom Epitomising the American wilderness…

Do you plan your destination or simply let the current take you somewhere? There’s nothing wrong with being impulsive sometimes but without any planning at all

Cape Town is often referred to as South Africa’s ‘Mother City’ – and it is one of the most beautiful metropolises in the world.

For many people, a place known as the ‘Land of Peace’ would elicit images of meditating on beaches or finding tranquillity in sacred spaces.

The capital of Vietnam, Hanoi is located in the Red River Delta. Here’s a vibrant city with wide tree lined boulevards, expansive lakes, colonial architecture and gracious squares, all of which are busy with people.

If you’re an explorer at heart, you’ve probably planned your next few vacations while under lockdown. So with hope for travel to some countries gradually being renewed, this may be the time to decide where you’ll stay on your next holiday – and micro hotels could well be in the running.

Rock of ages cleaved Larina Arrowsmith describes the awesome Grand Canyon Considered one of the…