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La Plagne is a collection of 11 villages in the Tarentaise Valley in the French Alps. It is part of the Paradiski area, which includes both La Plagne and Les Arcs, and it neighbors the Three Valleys and Espace Killy. Each of the villages has a different feel, from the traditional...

This new tour combines the color, prestige, and excitement of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show with a stimulating blend of some of London’s finest gardens, art galleries and houses. These include the Gallery, home to countless art treasures; Eltham Palace, which marries medieval gardens with an Art Deco style; Syon...

In 2021 Sarah Drane described her favourite places to go to in Mallorca and offered some excellent recommendations. With travel due to open up later this and Mallorca being a long-established favourite traveller, Simon Maurice suggests some alternative goodies that UK visitors’ best-loved Balearic Island. Soller is a picturesque town in the...

The surf culture is alive and well in Newquay; you’ll often spot groups of teenagers sporting surf ponchos practicing their bottom turns near Fistral Beach before sunrise. With a cultural heritage, Newquay is bustling with youthful vibrance and inland adventures. The dynamic culinary scene draws an international crown hoping to...

Heading to Cambodia anytime soon? Other than checking out the must-see of Angkor Wat in Siem Reap be sure to get involved in a few grassroots movements focused on social & environmental issues. Yes, Cambodia’s countryside is filled with pagodas that date back to the 12th Century.  Yes, there are...

Did you know you can bring your own food to the airport? With the strict regulations to fly, you may think brown bagging it is the perfect way to get stopped by an agent. But most snacks are allowed. Bringing food means you don’t get blindsided by the steep food...

As a travel blogger myself, The Social Girl Traveler, there are several travel bloggers I admire for their amazing creativity, talent, and sense of adventure. These travel bloggers literally influenced me to ‘get out and travel’.  Whether it was through their writing or creative media, they've inspired me to travel the world. ...

If you’re a photography enthusiast, we’re almost positive you’ve heard of the infamous golden hour. A compositionally magical time of day, this key block of time is best known for offering artists some of the most flattering possible natural light to work with in developing stunning sunset photography. For those who...

If you’re a photography enthusiast, you have most likely heard the phrase “Blue Hour” before- but what does it actually mean? Also called Magic Hour or Golden Hour, this fleeting mid-sunset, pre-darkness time of day offers photographers some very special lighting and compositional opportunities. But how can you best take...

Spring is a magical time of year for many reasons- abundant photography opportunities certainly being one of them. From floral photography to outdoor portraits, there are tons of opportunities worth taking advantage of this time of year. Getting started, here are some of the best tips for taking better springtime photos....