A penguin spotter's guide to Antarctica
Penguins are synonymous with Antarctica, and witnessing these endearing birds up close is one of the highlights of an Antarctic... Read more
Tom O'Hara
Marketing Manager
The word 'adventure' means different things to different people, but for me it's all about getting away from the crowds and searching out those places that don't make it on to the front of many postcards.
My favourite adventure
My first trip to the Far East, when I spent two and a half weeks travelling around Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, was an incredible holiday and a real adventure.
Arriving in Hanoi's hectic old quarter was a real culture shock, one of those travel experiences you never forget, and it didn't take me long to realise that South East Asia is a really special place.
Other highlights of my trip included the golden temples and laid back atmosphere of Luang Prabang, the spectacular scenery of Ha Long Bay and the sprawling temples of Angkor, which are every bit as impressive as they look in the photos.
My top adventure tip
'Try anything once' is my motto when I travel, even if it does lead to a few decisions I later regret...
The local liqueur or regional delicacy might not look that appetising, but you never know until you try it, and you might never get another opportunity.
Okay, so it doesn't always work out - kurt springs to mind, a dried out ball of sour goat's milk that I tried in Uzbekistan, and which tasted just as bad as it sounds - but at the very least you'll end up with a good anecdote!
My latest articles
Why you should include South Georgia on your Antarctica cruise
An Antarctica cruise is a true bucket list experience, and it doesn't come cheap. Many travellers balk at the idea... Read more
Laos and the Upper Mekong: A river cruise guide
When we talk about Mekong river cruises, we usually mean the Lower Mekong from Cambodia down to the delta in... Read more
