Norway

Whether you’ve always wanted to admire the Victoria Falls in Zambia, sip a pint or two of stout in Ireland or make the journey along the fearsome Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea. Here’s your guide for where to travel in August.

Pounding heart in my throat, I raced up the stairs two at a time with my camera clutched to my chest, and burst onto the deck to find every soul onboard (even the chefs) braced against the railing. At first I thought it was a joke. There was nothing. But those with high-grade telescopic lenses could see the bear, and he was moving.

While we often associate polar adventures with rugged explorers, frostbite and questionable food, the truth is that an Arctic expedition doesn’t mean roughing it.

I can’t recommend visiting Lofoten highly enough. Be prepared to discover the most stunning scenery, have the best adventures and try exciting new activities.

For those who are wanting to see some ethereal natural wonders without feeling too out of their comfort zone, Scandinavia is the ultimate destination for solo travellers.

Think about striking natural scenery you’ve witnessed around the world, and places like the Grand Canyon and Victoria Falls would probably spring to mind. But, did you know there’s a wealth of beautiful places just waiting to be discovered in Europe too?

When it comes to talking about beautiful, vast landscapes, it’s much easier to show you than tell you.

A trip to Oslo doesn’t have to break the bank, especially with these top tips.

Fjords and waterfalls and Northern Lights, oh my.