travel guide

Go north to go south for glory! That's the message to those determined enough to make the journey down from Anchorage to Seward in south-central Alaska, the chilly 49th State in the USA. The...

Where the Yangtze, Mekong and Salween Rivers rush side-by-side out of Tibet and south along China's border with Burma, the towering ridge of Yukong Xueshan (Jade Dragon Snow Mountain) forces the...

The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is the most fascinating of all the 'toy train' routes in India. With a 610 mm (2 ft) gauge, it's the narrowest to be found on the subcontinent and it has the unique...

"Travel is a University", we all are aware of why we are connecting travel here with education because travel teaches us something precious. We all love to travel, to experience a new culture, new...

Opened in 1907, this narrow-gauge railway is a charming and rather eccentric example of an early 20th-century engineering enterprise. Traversing difficult mountainous terrain, the train chugs along...

The Alpine Pass route is one of the great European hikes. It crosses Switzerland from Sargans in the east on the Lichtenstein border, to Montreux in the west on Lac Leman. It crosses sixteen passes...

Internet A spectacular network of underground caverns known as the Waitomo Glowworm Cave is located in Waitomo, New Zealand, and is well-known for housing a large population of glowworms. The...

An air of excitement builds audibly as the train pulls into Kalka station. Railways enthusiasts crowd round to examine the powerful little engine, as street food sellers jostle for your attention....

There cannot be a more relaxing winter vacation than floating along the waters of Kerala in a traditional houseboat. The backwaters of Kerala are a labyrinthine network of lakes, canals, estuaries,...

Italy has a rich history, scrumptious food, iconic scenery, exceptional wine, and a thriving Italian culture. With good reason, Italy is one of the most traveled nations in Europe. There is a lot...

Lying a mere 350 m (1,150 ft) off northern Sumatra is the tiny, volcanic island of Weh, surrounded by the Andaman Sea, Weh is the northernmost point of Indonesia's archipelago, and was formed...

With a massive height of 12,316 feet, Mount Cook is the tallest mountain in New Zealand (3754m). It is a section of the Southern Alps Mountain range, which runs the full length of the South Island....