Sri Lanka: Wild at heart

Sri Lanka teems with exotic wildlife, from big cats to the shy slender loris – and with the country welcoming tourists once more, now is the time to visit By Mike Unwin

At large: tourists follow the trail of an elephant

The eyes have it. At least they do when it comes . . . → Read More: Sri Lanka: Wild at heart

Possible Travel Dangers

In most cases travel dangers are small however; FlightlessTravel.com recommends that all users should understand the dangers of travel before embarking on any journey as dangers will vary considerably depending on which country you are in.

Dangers include; tropical diseases; dangerous animals; poor sanitation standards as well as poor food and drinking water standards. . . . → Read More: Possible Travel Dangers

2010 Mongolian Overland Charity Rally – The Ultimate Slow Travel Adventure

Travel overland for 10,000 miles and encounter strange borders, deserts, mountain ranges and locals with eagles for pets along the way ……..it’s the only Mongolian rally all for charity!

The Mongolia Charity Rally is the original charity rally to Mongolia, it’s run by UK registered charity Go Help, and staffed by volunteers, helping to . . . → Read More: 2010 Mongolian Overland Charity Rally – The Ultimate Slow Travel Adventure

Michael Palin’s Thoughts on Slow Travel

The closure of major parts of European air space over five days in April 2010, due to the volcanic ash cloud from the Icelandic Eyjafjallajokull volcano, propelled slow travel to the front pages of European newspapers and lead to a number of radio shows on slow travel.

On the 23rd April 2010 BBC Radio . . . → Read More: Michael Palin’s Thoughts on Slow Travel

Overland Travel in South America

Tips for Independent Travelers

I have always been fascinated by the idea of crossing South America by road. Long before my first visit to this vast continent, I enjoyed following the Pan-American highway with my finger on the map, until I reached its end at the southern . . . → Read More: Overland Travel in South America

Keystone tours for over 40’s/50’s

Dedicated Over 40’s and Over 50’s tours arose from the view that there was a need in the over 40’s / 50’s community for an adventurous style of Overlanding / Safari / Small Group touring for the mature traveller. The goal of these tours is to create exciting travel opportunities for people with major wanderlust . . . → Read More: Keystone tours for over 40’s/50’s

Intrepid Basix for value

The best value adventures on the planet! On a Basix trip, you can expect some amazing experiences, but none of the inclusions or ‘extras’ that you may not want. Which means simple and often multishare accommodation and a lot of local transport. These trips are ideal for first time travellers seeking fun and . . . → Read More: Intrepid Basix for value

Why Go Overlanding in Africa?

Being an African Overlander is about being willing to take on adventure, and assisting your guides, crew and fellow passengers in a communal form of travel. Suitability for our trips is not about age or fitness it’s about being able to expect the unexpected & to take the rough with the smooth – whether you’re . . . → Read More: Why Go Overlanding in Africa?