What comes to mind when you think of London? A centuries-old city? A vibrant atmosphere? Iconic landmarks? Tasty fare? All this, and more, encapsulates the capital city of England and the United Kingdom. Discover all that London has to offer on an Independence by Globus holiday: the perfect blend […]
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Seven autumn festivals around the world
There is nothing quite like timing your holiday with a local festival. Today we thought we would take you on a journey around the world to look at autumn festivals in the hope that it may inspire you to add one to your travel bucket list. 1. Day of the […]
Three unexpected treasures of Southern Spain
In February 2023, Matt – part of our Sales team in Australia – travelled to Southern Spain on a 9-day Escapes by Globus tour. These holidays offer departures in Europe’s off season (November – March) to take advantage of cooler weather, fewer crowds and prices that are up to 40% […]
Hot places to visit in cooler temperatures: North America edition
We have previously explored some hot places in the UK and Europe to visit in cooler temperatures, so now let’s move over to our North America friends. While some of these places can be bone-chillingly cold, the experiences are worth their weight in gold. Arches National Park, Utah Average autumn […]
A Turkish Escape
We are thrilled to introduce one of our new Escapes by Globus tours, the Turkish Escape! Uncover the very best of Turkey over 8 days on a round trip starting and ending in Istanbul. With such a unique history thanks to its location between Europe and Asia, you’ll find a […]
What to buy at a European Christmas market
Twinkling lights. Wooden stalls. Christmas trees. A myriad of smells. A European Christkindlmarkt (Christmas market) is a feast for the senses. Your feet will crunch along the ground, sometimes treading footprints in a fresh dusting of snow if you’re lucky. You’ll hear the voices of stall owners chatting away […]