Our Japan adventure began in Sapporo, on the northern island of Hokkaido, where we arrived in the middle of January to find a city blanketed in snow. Over three days, we explored the city, sampled plenty of Japanese food, discovered just how much of the city lies underground, and wrestled with the weather. Sapporo made a great start to our trip, and experiencing Japan in the depths of winter was something quite different from the other stops on our trip. Arriving in Sapporo W

A couple of years ago I was hunting around for a raincoat. I wanted something better than a Peter Storm, but didn’t want to pay the £250 to £300 for the best coats around. I’d long admired the apparel that I’d seen others wear on our Norwegian Coastal Voyages, Iceland and in Longyearbyen. I wanted the same as them; Material specifications that demonstrated that the raincoat was good An authentic outdoor colour - dark colour and bright zips with colour co-ordinated strings - j

On day 5 of the Norwegian Coastal Route, at around 14:15 in the afternoon, you arrive into the small city of Tromso, known as the "Gateway to the Arctic". The ship docks at the modern port building - quite literally in the city centre. While organised tours often offer a brief glimpse into what this stunning location has to offer, you are perfectly placed to explore it on your own and you can tailor your adventure to your own interests. You've got 4 hours to explore - so make

The Maldives is famous for its stunning overwater bungalows, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant coral reefs. And I like many other travellers wondered whether we should make time to explore the capital city, Male?

Either this aircraft is 40% fuel and 60% catering storage, or United Airlines has cracked physics