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Gorilla Trekking in the Rwandan Rainforest

Gorilla trekking… the measure of adventureHave you ever heard of the human travel gauge? That’s when you tell someone you’re close to like your mom, grandmother, best friend etc. about your next off the wall adventure. The more shock they register, often the better and more authentic experience you will have.   My human travel […]

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An Insider’s View on Patagonia

 Lake-Pehoe-taken-by-Julia-Baulina- The wild, untamed landscapes of Patagonia in the most southern tip of South America may seem like a faraway destination. The region, situated between Argentina and Chile is remote. Famous for its vast national parks and jaw-dropping natural wonders, it is a destination to be conquered and explored. Maybe you are itching to discover […]

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Exploring Africa by Road

Embracing the African Adventure: A Road Trip Through Time and Space Africa: A Continent of Contrasts One of the most striking things about Africa is its sheer size. It’s a continent that dwarfs most others, stretching across vast distances and encompassing a diverse range of landscapes, cultures, and experiences. When embarking on a road trip […]

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Tanya’s Highlight. The Okavango Delta

The Okavango Delta in Botswana is one of my most favourite places that we visit in Southern Africa.  The day before we depart we are all packing and re-packing to condense our luggage, kitchen and food down to a manageable amount, so it is a bit hectic.  However once we depart camp, the real fun […]

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The Amazing Amazon

Let me start by saying I hate snakes. In fact, I am not sure that hate is a strong enough word for something that makes my skin crawl, my hands sweat and my pulse race. I blame my Dad for this phobia, as when I was about 12 years old he insisted on allowing a […]

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The beauty of the Masai Mara

Imagine that it is 6am, the Sun is just rising and your jeep is in the middle of the African Savannah. So many beautiful creatures surround you and this is the perfect time of day to see them. Giraffes and zebra make their way to watering holes where they are joined by elephants, buffalo and […]

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Celebrating World Oceans Day!

Whilst we are not deep-sea divers we do love to explore the unknown and care deeply about the welfare of our planet and its oceans. Below you can find the nine of our favourite destinations for visiting the world’s biggest oceans. 1. Pacific Ocean – Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica Watch the Pacific Ocean surf roll into […]

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10 unique animals of the Galapagos Islands

A cruise to the famed Galapagos Islands is a once in a lifetime opportunity and a mecca for wildlife buffs. The archipelagos consists of 20 islands with only 4 being inhabited. Going on a Galapagos tour is like walking into a David Attenborough documentary! And the animals here are not your ordinary type – they […]

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Elephants – Why we Love Them

One of the most distinguishable creatures on the planet, with huge floppy ears and long trunks, elephants are a favourite at Tucan Travel. The largest land mammal in the world, elephants are found across Asia and Africa usually in family herds. Keep reading for some fun facts about elephants!  Both African and Asian elephants are […]

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Why you should visit the Maramures region of Romania

Perched on the coast of the Black Sea, Romania is one of the largest countries in Eastern Europe. Famous for the tales of Count Dracula, the fascinating nation is much less visited than many of its European neighbours. Yet it has an abundance of highlights that should entice the intrepid traveller. The region of Maramures, […]

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