When you think of the American west you might well conjure up images of rugged cowboys riding across the dusty trails, but this landscape also has a more glamorous side. Julia Roberts bought her own ranch in New Mexico; Kate Bosworth tied the knot at The Ranch At Rock Creek in Montana and more recently Gwyneth Paltrow saddled up in Big Sky Country and reviewed three properties for her website, Goop.  

Riding holiday specialist, Ranch Rider has been selling ranch holidays for…

David Beckham, Leonardo DiCaprio and British rock band Coldplay are just some of the big names from the world of celebrity who have come on board to save rhinos. Not on the regular "A" list there are also several rising horn stars hoping to change the game plan on poaching: rhinos in the wild facing the very real threat of extinction by 2026. While each one is…

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In a technology obsessed world many of us are choosing to escape on our travels and get back in touch with nature. Various studies suggest it's good for us, time spent in wilderness settings promoting a sense of inner calm, our mental, psychological and spiritual…

The summer holidays are approaching and proof that there is more than one way to safari, Acacia Africa have three very different experiences on offer. Small group trips, upscale lodges and glamping options, and a new accommodated overland collection are available for…

Overland expeditions allow you to travel far and wide in Africa, taking in several countries over one or possibly two months.  This means you need to be prepared on the visa, vaccination and passport front, but you might also want to prepare yourself for what lies ahead so you can make the most of the trip.

1. If it’s your first time to…

More and more parents are realising the value of a digital detox. A chance to uplug from our interconnected world and get back in touch with nature, these holidays are also a win win when it comes to spending quality time with the kids. Ranch stays offer unrivalled opportunities to live life in the slow lane, cattle drives, team penning, teepee camp outs and guest rodeos ideal for families who want to follow the rhythm of the herds. Tour operator,…

World Rhino Day is just around the corner, a global raft of activities planned for 22 September - their aim to generate greater awareness of the mammals plight.

Susie Offord, Deputy Director of Save The Rhino International, comments “The world has already lost 95% of its rhinos, and the…

Gapping season has arrived, and adventurers from across the globe are now looking forward to twelve months of unabated thrill seeking on distant shores.  According to Acacia Africa, a growing number of independent backpackers are opting to add in a group tour – overland expeditions, voluntours, and small group safaris proving popular with gappers.

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Disney’s Lone Ranger unmasked its fair share of critics, but tour operator Ranch Rider claims the iconic scenery; explosive train journeys and Native American narrative is turning armchair travellers into Wild West wanderers.

Ideal for anyone hoping to find their inner Lone Ranger, the riding holiday specialist has rounded up five of its best ranch stays…

The BBC Africa series had everybody glued to their safari seats, and the last program was no different. Hosted by veteran natural history presenter, Sir David Attenborough, the focus was on various conservation initiatives including, attempts by armed guards to stem the extinction of the critically endangered rhino, and a project led by a Masai warrior who is…

We used to have a desire to kick back on holiday, but now the desire to give back has moved to the forefront when it comes to booking that dream trip.  Proof that there’s more than one way to join in with the “feel good” factor, the “Travelling Eco-Book Depository” combines the traditional idea of recycling with the ethical mindset of today’s travellers – “reduce, reuse, recycle,” entering the travel sphere.…