At less than 7 hours from the UK and with only a 5 hour time difference, Québec is a great place to visit this winter, for either a short shopping break or a more extended break.  You can have fun in the snow, enjoy various festivals, go to an ice hotel, go ice fishing and go to a snow park.  If you fancy being more adventurous, there are plenty of places to go that are within eas...

The Kimberley – named one of the best regions in the world by Lonely Planet and Rich Keam After three weeks exploring the Kimberley in Western Australia, I almost missed my flight home. I was at the airport in good time, had checked in and was waiting in the departure lounge when I became transfixed by a painting by a local artist. Just a simple landscape, a typical scene you would find in ...

Travellers looking for an authentic, off the beaten track experience Down Under would do well to explore Australia’s Top End. The eclectic cultural mix of Northern Territory’s capital city Darwin, lush monsoon forests, expansive national parks teeming with unique wildlife and abundance of Aboriginal art and ancient rock galleries make it a must for adventurous souls. Until now, flight...

Already known as the land of the tallest, the longest, the highest and the most ambitious, with its shimmering skyscrapers, glamorous hotels and Michelin starred restaurants, Dubai’s reputation has become synonymous with luxury. However, Dubai can also provide a perfect holiday for those on a budget who still want to enjoy the city’s high standards of service, long stretches of gold sa...

Everyone asks if it’s scary, swimming with a whale shark. Thrilling, yes, squeal-inducing, of course but there is also something really serene about gliding through the water with these giant fish. Aussie rules are quite strict when it comes to wildlife tours and only 10 people are allowed in the water at any time, so it is easy to find yourself swimming alongside a 23ft whale shark in Ninga...

There is one thing a city like Chicago will do to you, it will leave an impression. Chicago offers all the benefits of a cosmopolitan city with local charm only a Midwestern city can offer.Photo Credit: ©Cesar Russ Photography After the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, which completely destroyed the city, planners had the opportunity to rebuild a bigger and better Chicago. With the foresight to p...

“Let any man lay the map of Australia before him, and regard the blank upon its surface, and then let me ask him if it would not be an honourable achievement to be the first to place foot in its centre.”John McDouall Stuart, explorer and pioneerTo celebrate the launch of the London Heathrow to Darwin route on 31 October, Malaysia Airlines is collaborating with Travelbag to offer one lu...