The Faroe Islands are one of the West Nordic countries, and I’m thrilled to chalk up number three in this amazing part of the world. Having already visited Iceland and Greenland during this memorable trip, I’ve been impressed by the stunning scenery on offer in … …

Greenland has strong historical ties with the Kingdom of Denmark, originally becoming a Danish colony in 1814, and later a part of the Danish Realm in 1953. It was only in 1978 the world’s largest island was granted home rule by Denmark, acknowledging the wishes … …

The awe inspiring Ice Fjord in Ilulissat has been granted UNESCO world heritage listing, and is one of the most spectacular travel destinations in the world. If I were a rich man, perhaps I could find it in my power to purchase an iceberg. After … …

There was a time when I would never have dreamed of embarking on a journey to Greenland, but like everyone else, travellers will inevitably change as the years continue to roll by. Now it seems the most natural thing in the world, however it’s certainly … …

The sun is becoming increasingly bashful as winter begins to take hold in the Arctic. Iceland’s days are getting shorter at the alarming rate of eight minutes per day, and the shortest day of the year is fast approaching on 21 December, when there will … …

Don’t mess with Iceland, as the locals are wont to say with a wry smile. We may not have cash, but we’ve got ash! And ash and more ash when it comes down to it. In fact the land of fire and ice has around … …

The calming influence of water has been known throughout human history. Mankind appreciates the role of water in providing a fundamental necessity of human life … indeed if we don’t drink, we die. Perhaps this elementary law of nature is the catalyst for our deep … …

The Plains of Bagan are dotted with pagodas, temples and monasteries in every direction. If one were to turn back time a thousand years, history buffs would discover Bagan at the centre of the Pagan empire which unified the country for the first time, and … …

I determined early in the trip that I would enter Myanmar with an open mind, in fact it was almost blank. Er, perhaps that should read … a blank canvas! I didn’t want excessive research to impede a voyage of discovery to this unique travel … …

Psy recently filmed the most watched video in the history of YouTube but may need to have his song’s hook amended, for in Thailand there are many sexy ladies! The country is the party capital of the world, and justifiably famous for the good times … …