Tanzania

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.

When you think about it, it’s always a good time of year to travel to East Africa – it just depends on what you want to see, do and experience.

Becky turns heads all across East Africa. This is why.

Mt Kilimanjaro is one of the most challenging hikes in the world. This is what a trek to the roof of Africa really looks like.

Most travellers come to Zanzibar to kick back on its undeniably beautiful beaches, but with one of the richest and most diverse culinary scenes in all of Africa – shaped by centuries of trading and migration – the highlight for many is local food.

The people, the culture, the landscapes, the animals and the general experience of it all were responsible for making this one of the most magical trips of my life.

Being well prepared, with the right equipment, will give you the best chance of making it to the top of the world’s highest free-standing mountain.

Fancy taking a walk on the wild side? An African safari offers up the ideal opportunity to get closer to those animals which fascinate us most.

Family vacations don’t have to mean beaches and buffets. Here are a few great family vacations that aren’t all-inclusives that will open your children’s eyes to new cultures, new food and new ways of seeing the world.