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4th March 2016

Celebrating 90 Years Of The World’s Most Iconic Highway

With Route 66 celebrating its 90th birthday in 2016, we look at some of the weird and wonderful attractions to be found in each state it travels through.

22nd February 2016

The Natural Wonders of New Zealand

From towering volcanos to the depths of breathtaking fjords, New Zealand has so much to offer for those who love to explore the outdoors.

8th February 2016

Three Breathtaking Sights of Patagonia

Patagonia is home to a diverse range of landscapes, meaning that it can offer a variety of fantastic sights in one area. Our tours will take you to parts of Chile and Argentina.

22nd February 2016

Witness the Unique Wildlife of the Galapagos Islands

In 1835, the Galapagos Islands provided Charles Darwin with the inspiration for his Theory of Natural Selection and, in 1959, they were declared a national park.

25th January 2016

The Story of Easter Island’s Moai Statues

The biggest mystery of Easter Island is the giant stone heads, which feature across the island. These almost 900 structures, otherwise known as the Rapa Nui, all appear to be looking into the sky with blank expressions.

18th January 2016

Witness Jaguars in Brazil’s Beautiful Pantanal Region

The Pantanal region of Brazil is home to one of the largest and most diverse freshwater wetland ecosystems on earth.

11th January 2016

The Amazing Flora of the Amazon Rainforest

The Amazon Rainforest is teeming with flora and fauna. Thousands of different species are locked in an intricate ecosystem which allows both sides to thrive within these often harsh and mysterious landscapes.

4th January 2016

Five Fascinating Niagara Falls Facts

Not just a king in the world of waterfalls, Niagara Falls is one of the world’s most popular attractions of any kind. Tourists come from far and wide to witness its immense power and there is a range of different ways to get a great view.

28th December 2015

How Much Juneau about Things to do in Alaska’s Capital

As well as vast open spaces and stunning national parks, Alaska is also home to some of the largest cities in the US.

21st December 2015

Touring Cuba by Bicycle

Cuba is the largest of the Caribbean islands, measuring a total of 40,852sq miles. It is a country of contrasts, with many cultural, historic and natural surprises to explore.

14th December 2015

Three Underwater Adventures in Western Australia

The Western Australian coastline is positively teaming with underwater life in the form of fish, mammals and spectacular coral reefs. The Ningaloo Coast is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

9th December 2015

All-inclusive Dubai

Louise Westgate spent a week soaking up the sun in Dubai. Here are her memories from what was a wonderful trip.

18th December 2015

Discover China With TravelQuest

As well as our European city breaks, Christmas markets, ski holidays and beer festival trips, we can also offer a range of tours throughout China.

7th December 2015

Admire Fantastic Gardens in Victoria

As well as being home to the fantastic city of Melbourne, the Australian state of Victoria offers a picturesque setting of beautiful mansions and stunning gardens that will take your breath away.

30th November 2015

The Sights and Sounds of Freycinet National Park

As Tasmania’s oldest national park, Freycinet is home to an abundance of natural beauty. It is named after the French navigator Louis de Freycinet, who was the first person to produce a map showing the detailed coastline of Australia.

23rd November 2015

Great Grapes to Sample in South Australia

Although many people see Australia as simply being hot, there are many different climates throughout the country. This has paved the way for a number of distinct wine-growing regions that are celebrated across the world.

18th November 2015

A Real African Adventure

Everything was very reasonably priced, which I was surprised about. I went with the perception that dining and drinking on the waterfront especially would be very expensive, but we all found it to be incredible value.

9th November 2015

Three Free Things to do in Sydney

Sydney is one of the most easily recognisable cities in the world. All you need to do is show someone an image of the iconic opera house or Harbour Bridge and they instantly know where in the world it is.

2nd November 2018

Three Aboriginal Rock Art Sites to visit in Northern Territory

Northern Territory in Australia is home to Kakadu National Park. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a protected area and is looked after by the aboriginal tribes that are thought to have lived here for 40,000 years.

26th October 2015

Discover Angkor

The UNESCO World Heritage site of Angkor Wat is home to many must-visit temples and landmarks of considerable significance. The temples here represent a bygone era of the Khmer empire, which once ruled over most of Southeast Asia.

19th October 2015

Experience the Purnululu National Park

There are many surprises to be found in the Purnululu National Park including ancient, steep-sided mountain ranges; sandstone and limestone gorges; and grasslands occupied by cattle ranches.

12th October 2015

Don’t Leave Nepal without Tasting these Dishes

As well as having a focus on home-grown produce, Nepal takes inspiration from the nations that surround it to create dishes that are bursting with flavour and cultural history.

5th October 2015

What Caused the Temples of Bagan to Fall into Ruin?

Between the 11th and 13th centuries, over 10,000 temples, monasteries, pagodas and stupas were built by the affluent rulers and citizens of Bagan, resulting in the city becoming the capital and economic centre of Burma.

28th September 2015

The Exotic Wildlife of Indonesia

As well as the volcanoes that helped define its landscape, the island nation of Indonesia is famous for the exotic wildlife that lives throughout the country.

21st September 2015

The Great Wall without the Great Number of Tourists

The Great Wall of China stretches for more than 5,000 miles across northern parts of China, from Dangong in Liaoning province to Lop Nur in the western autonomous region of Xinjiang.

14th September 2015

A Year in the Life of a King Penguin

South Georgia is home to one of the largest king penguin colonies on earth. More than 100,000 pairs return here every year to lay their eggs and rear their young, creating an amazing spectacle for visitors.

7th September 2015

Five of the Best Locations to Experience Antarctic Wildlife

Sailing south of the southern tips of Argentina and Chile will take you to the Antarctic Peninsula, home to a harsh polar climate that provides ideal conditions for a truly unique ecosystem.

Celebrating 90 Years Of The World’s Most Iconic Highway

The Natural Wonders of New Zealand

Three Breathtaking Sights of Patagonia

Witness the Unique Wildlife of the Galapagos Islands

The Story of Easter Island’s Moai Statues

Witness Jaguars in Brazil’s Beautiful Pantanal Region

The Amazing Flora of the Amazon Rainforest

Five Fascinating Niagara Falls Facts

How Much Juneau about Things to do in Alaska’s Capital

Touring Cuba by Bicycle

Three Underwater Adventures in Western Australia

All-inclusive Dubai

Discover China With TravelQuest

Admire Fantastic Gardens in Victoria

The Sights and Sounds of Freycinet National Park

Great Grapes to Sample in South Australia

A Real African Adventure

Three Free Things to do in Sydney

Three Aboriginal Rock Art Sites to visit in Northern Territory

Discover Angkor

Experience the Purnululu National Park

Don’t Leave Nepal without Tasting these Dishes

What Caused the Temples of Bagan to Fall into Ruin?

The Exotic Wildlife of Indonesia

The Great Wall without the Great Number of Tourists

A Year in the Life of a King Penguin

Five of the Best Locations to Experience Antarctic Wildlife

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