On The Road Again

The Lares Trek & Machu Picchu Peru Travel Guide | South America Published: September 2017 | Partner content produced on assignment with Lonely Planet + G Adventures *This post contains affiliate links ‘Unreal, this is breathtaking!’ I tried to announce at the 4800-metre summit of the Lares Trek as I marvelled at the scenic valleys, snow capped mountains and turquoise lakes around me in all directions. I couldn’t though; the altitude had literally left me breathless. The Lares Trek is one of the lesser taken hikes around the Cusco region of Peru. Organised folks will painfully hand over their dollar for the Inca Trail far in advance while those looking for a comfortable ride will simply hop on the train to Machu Picchu. If, however, you want a slice of adventure travel served up with a side of local culture, The Lares Trek is your perfect ticket. Watch Combining the three-day hike with a visit to the modern wonder of Machu Picchu and a chance to see so...

Why I Love Queensland: Video Australia Travel Guide Published: June 2017 | Partner content produced on assignment with Lonely Planet + Three UK The palm-lined beaches, the rich Indigenous culture of this land, the colourful birds tweeting to tropical sunsets, the friendly Aussie banter, the incredible rainforests, the never ending reef; there are a million and one reasons why I love Queensland. My first visit to Queensland lasted a week. As I got on the flight out of Cairns heading to Uluru, I knew I’d be back someday soon. When Lonely Planet and Three UK asked me to share somewhere that had captured my heart, it was a no-brainer. I booked a ticket to Cairns to discover more of Tropical North Queensland. Hit play and let me show you why I love Queensland. If you don’t know, Three UK allow you to use your phone in over 60 destinations for the same package price as at home with no roaming fees – From Australia to Indonesia, it let me keep the same sim for two years...