Everywhere, people are currently much more home-based, spending more time with those they live with, watching nature and observing the seasons more closely as they change. Many of us are volunteering

‘Pura Vida’ simply translated from Spanish means “simple life”, but in Costa Rica, this is more than just a phrase—it is a way of life where nature is valued, peace is abundant and simplicity is key.

Written by Esme Benjamin, WELLNESS EDITOR www.theculturetrip.com

The search for meaning is inside all human beings. In Japan there’s even a specific word that encapsulates the importance of having a

Bhutan has built sustainability into its national identity.

Bhutan is arguably the world’s happiest country. It’s also one of the greenest. That’s no coincidence. In fact, King Jigme Singye Wangchuck

BY KAREN GARDINER, NationalGeographic.com

Argyll and the Isles Characterized by long sea lochs, rugged mountains, and close to 4,000 miles of coastline, this west coast region may be remote but its

Close note Top 10: Things to Eat in Peru

THE BIG JOURNEY COMPANY·THURSDAY, 11 JULY 2019

Don't miss these essential Peruvian specialties en route to Machu Picchu. Article written by Mark Adams,

Why do people chose to travel on their holidays as part of an escorted group? This is a question that we do get asked here at The Big Journey Company, where all our holidays are Group Tours along with

Every time I travel anywhere that comes under the vague heading of ‘Northern Europe’, I am excited by the possibility of seeing the Northern Lights. I wrap up warm and spend my time sat hopefully