2016 is the Year of the Monkey according to the Chinese zodiac and preparations have long been under way to celebrate the 4,714 Chinese New Year which starts today on February 8, 2016. The celebrations are also known as the Lunar New Year and also Spring Festival which is the …

7th February 2016 – Ellen MacArthur must been feeling proud today as she celebrates the 15th Anniversary of the day she broke the world record for the fastest solo circumnavigation of the globe. These big races are a serious business with most races or solo attempts starting in Europe. Sailing …

6th February 2016 – Discover amazing flower festivals in the world to incorporate into your adventures – with a special look today at Brazil Orchid Festival at Kew Gardens – perfect timing for this weekend’s Rio Carnival 2016 celebrations! The Brazil Orchid Festival in Kew Gardens is part of an …

5th February 2016 – Today the biggest carnival in the world kicks off for a long weekend of wild samba celebrations. The Rio Carnival 2016 is known as the benchmark against which all other carnivals pitch themselves against. It’s the mother of all parties with over half a million foreign …

4th February 2016 – Zika and Travel: The past few weeks have been cause for concern for many people living in, visiting or planning to visit areas affected by the Zika virus. We hoped it would be useful to collate some information about Zika and travel. Any travellers with an …

Our Adventure365 series is all about discovering adventures you could have everyday of the year. February is a great month to visit Burma and got us thinking about the incredible traditions you can learn from Burma’s “sea gypsies” on a a visit to the Myeik Archipelago. This tropical archipelago, also …

At Another World Adventures base camp we’re often asked by adventure seekers and journalists for alternative ideas to the classic winter ski trip. Well, we have a few up our sleeves but this is probably the most unusual – a trip to ski in Afghanistan. Here’s how to ski in …

It might be cold and raining outside as we cruise into the depths of mid-winter in Europe but it’s a perfect time for taking your mind on a cultural adventure to one of the many travel inspired exhibitions in the UK during our #Adventure365 series. There are loads of incredible …

We got thinking about the ‘anti-bucket list’ at the end of last year when Tori emailed me a link to an article published in the Independent with the headline: Travel in 2016: What do those in the know want to see change in the industry next year? The email was …

At the end of 2015 the Dutch tall ship that was the catalyst for the founding of Another World Adventures set sail on a 100 Day voyage to commemorate the 400 Year Anniversary of the discovery of Cape Horn. Cape Horn Voyage The voyage sailed south from Europe, through the …

We’re feeling inspired to go in search of Vikings as the last Tuesday in January – today! – each year is a special date in the Scottish calendar. In the Scottish Shetland Islands a spectacular community tradition is celebrated called ‘Up Helly Aa’. It’s Europe’s largest fire festival to celebrate …