Regent Holidays Travel Blog
Winter in Poland
At Regent we love a Central European city break, especially during atmospheric winter days, the air heavy with a promise of snow, hearty comfort food and of...
The Big Arctic Five
...and we don’t mean the five Arctic littoral states of Canada, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and the USA but the five amazing arctic experiences possible on...
Borneo: Land of Luxury & Adventure
Borneo is an adventure, wildlife and nature enthusiasts’ dream. Estimated to be home to over 350 bird, 150 reptile and amphibian and 220 mammal species,...
A return to Poland
In Krakow, shops, bars and restaurants all seemed to be open as normal albeit with social distancing rules in place. There were fewer people around which gave...
Chernobyl - a pictorial blog for all seasons
Chernobyl is a photographer’s playground in all seasons, whether covered by snow during winter months, bursting with new life in spring, verdant and...
Ukraine: Our favourite cities
Having spent nearly four years living in Kyiv, it’s hardly surprising that Ukraine is a Regent destination close to my heart. It’s no secret...
Javri Lodge: a taste of Nordic luxury in Finnish Lapland
Even though Lapland is not usually associated to the concept of luxury, in my most recent trip to Lapland I had to reconsider this statement...
The Expert Guide to Stockholm
I have spent many years travelling via Stockholm – flying en route to the Baltics, Russia and even Swedish Lapland – but have never visited the...
Riding the Arctic Circle Rail
There’s nothing quite like watching the silent arctic wilderness slip past your frosted window as your train glides effortlessly through what seems to be...
Ice for All Seasons
Most of our customers usually venture to the remoteness of Swedish Lapland to spend a night in the Icehotel during the depths of a Nordic winter. However,...
A return to Iceland
When the idea of me visiting Iceland was first floated, I barely dared to hope that it would actually turn into reality. But, several weeks later I was indeed...
Adventures on the Arctic Coastway
Now, I love a geothermal dip so I backtracked up the coast on the rough Route 748 to take a dip in the authentic Icelandic nature baths at Grettislaug. The...
Travelling the Arctic Coast Way and Diamond Circle
During my time travelling to Iceland, I’ve found that often, the best way to travel in Iceland is actually not taking the most direct route between point...
Iceland Spa Adventures
Iceland is one of our favourite destinations here at Regent, thanks to its amazing spa facilities… you can find pools of various shapes and sizes...
Post-Lockdown Bucket List
We’ve come to appreciate travel and all its wonder in a whole new way recently. It’s important to remember that our favourite places, bucket list...
Spot the difference!
After many weeks of lockdown, we thought you might need a little something to take your mind off these challenging times. Have a go at our Spot the Difference...
Driving Norway: Our Top Routes
There’s little that can beat the chance to drive across Norway’s compelling countryside. Hire a car for the freedom and flexibility to explore the...
The Secret Seasons: Summer and Autumn in Lapland
Our Product Executive, Daniele, travelled to Finnish Lapland twice during last summer and autumn to see what the area has to offer outside peak season. Here,...
My Regent Moment: Lebanon Explorer
One of our clients, Lynda Hughes, joined our Lebanon Explorer small group tour in June 2019. The tour introduces visitors to the ancient history, modern...
Our Top Spots Inside the Kremlin Walls
The Moscow Kremlin is such an iconic landmark and is on every visitor’s list of places to visit. Its impressive red walls and turrets line Red Square on...
A Taste of the Arctic
Regent Holidays' Product Executive, Nyssa Hartin, travels to Alta in the winter months and shares her Arctic experience and highlights.
As...
How to: dress for the Arctic
The allure of crunching snow, frozen landscapes, elusive northern lights sightings and artic wildlife are tempting more and more of us to ditch a traditional...
The most impressive Silk Road cities still standing
Stretching from China to the Mediterranean, the Silk Road connected the great civilisations of East and West for over two millennia. The network of trade...
Our favourite historical sites in China
China is a fascinating land; blending ancient history with modern development, holding rich culture and traditions as well as being home to glorious and varied...
Uncovering Albania
Rising at 06:30, slightly bleary-eyed following a long journey and having my sleep interrupted by the call to prayer at the nearby mosque, I am still...
Rediscover Moscow
Sitting, as always, in the stationary Moscow traffic from the airport, my fellow traveller remarked "as a child I remember gazing in wonder at the rainbow...
A Journey to the Other Russia
Caroline Eden travelled to Russia with Regent Holidays and explored some of the vast country’s lesser-known cities, discovering incredible history,...
At Home in the Faroes
Regent Holidays Marketing Executive Elisabeth Griffiths recently returned from the Faroe Islands, where she discovered incredible scenery, plenty of adventure...
There’s More to Bosnia-Herzegovina Than the War
In September 2019, I was invited to join the inaugural FlyBosnia flight from London Luton to Sarajevo. This was to be the first direct flight from the UK to...
Unique Christmas Markets in Europe
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! As the nights get colder and leaves get crunchier, thoughts turn to warming up with a mulled wine and a German...
Lapland Hotels You'll Want to Stay At
Regent product specialist Daniele returned from a Finnish Lapland holiday in August. He discovered exactly how beautiful this northerly part of the world is in...
Unleash your inner Arctic Explorer
At Regent Holidays, some of our most pioneering trips take place aboard epic, expedition-grade cruise vessels, with hulls reinforced to withstand pack ice and...
Light Up the Sky
Travel specialist Laura Dickinson travelled north and discovered that there’s so much more to a holiday in Sweden than ABBA, dark crime thrillers and...
Welcome to Sarajevo
‘Welcome to Sarajevo’ said the cab driver as we landed. A greeting both innocuous and full of meaning, given that it was the title of the book and...
What To Do In Cambodia
Cambodia is one of our favourite countries to travel to. Lying in South East Asia, it is bordered by Vietnam, Laos and Thailand. Many travellers choose to...
My Regent Moment: Welcome to the Faroe Islands
On a foggy Friday evening in Velbastaður, a small village on the western shore of Streymoy in the Faroe Islands, I sat at a long table with two...
11 Pics of Russia that you need to see in real life
Russia is a land of astonishing size and incredible extremes, heaving with history, culture and art. A holiday here can combine winter activities with amazing...
Our Top 7 European City Breaks
Here at Regent Holidays, we know that you don’t have to travel to the other side of the world to find an incredible holiday (although there are plenty of...
Head to Head: Borneo Vs Papua New Guinea
For the next instalment of our 'head to head' series, we're casting our eyes to South East Asia and discovering the differences between a Borneo...
Battle of the Poles: The Arctic Vs Antarctica
For this head-to-head travel battle, we've teamed up with our sister company Rainbow Tours and we're pitting the two poles against each other:...
Kazakhstan in Photos
In Kazakhstan, nature is king. Step outside the boundaries of vibrant cities like the capital, Almaty, and discover a wild land of rolling steppes,...
Great Russian Journeys, Part 2
In Part 1 of our blog series on incredible holidays to Russia, we talked about two of the most amazing cities in the world: Moscow and St Petersburg. In this...
Spotting Polar Bears in Svalbard
In the search for wild polar bear sightings, Emma Brown sets sail aboard the Arctic Cruise expedition ship, the M/V Ortelius, on an incredible journey...
Great Russian Journeys, Part 1
Russia is the largest country in the world. To get from the furthest point west to the furthest point east, you have to cross nine time zones. It straddles two...
15 Photos that will make you want to visit Japan
Inhabited for tens of thousands of years, “The Land of the Rising Sun” is a destination where the ancient lives alongside the hyper-modern and...
7 Places you can visit that inspired books, films, or TV shows
As the dark nights have drawn in, we’ve been using the opportunity to curl up with a book or in front of a screen as much as possible. When it’s...
5 Breakaway states to travel to
If you're seeking a holiday to a truly unusual and off-the-beaten-track destination, there aren’t many better candidates than some of the breakaway...
7 Places to visit while you’re in Armenia
Here at Regent we’re proud to pioneer tours to precisely the places most people wouldn’t think to go, and we reckon Armenia is a prime example of...
The 7 Strangest Christmas traditions from around the world
With lots of happy travellers departing to Lapland, Iceland and other wintry destinations, we’re feeling full of Christmas spirit.
To us, Christmas...
Five amazing things to do in Mongolia
For many years Mongolia has been thought of as little more than a stopover between Moscow and Beijing, but here at Regent we’re delighted to see that it...
Experience Plovdiv, the 2019 European Capital of Culture
Here at Regent, we’ve been taking visitors to discover relatively-unknown Plovdiv for years. But, as the first ever Bulgarian city to be selected as...
Lapland Holiday FAQ's: your questions answered
When it comes to booking an unforgettable holiday to Lapland, there's so much to decide. When do you want to travel? Where do you want to visit and would...
My Regent Moment: photos of a Greenland Cruise, by John Clark
John and Brenda Clark have just returned from an Arctic Cruse aboard the MV Sea Spirit to East Greenland with Regent Holidays. Here's John's account of...
Why you should visit Japan in June
Our man in Japan, Tyler Palma, explains why June is actually a fantastic time to plan your Japan holiday
There is plenty of information about the best times...
Regent Holidays & Orangutan Appeal UK: Archie's Story
As part of our commitment to Borneo and the important work being done at Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre, Regent Holidays are proud to work with Orangutan Appeal...
Summer in Finland: Lapland is not just for Christmas
Having visited Finnish Lapland in the winter where temperatures dropped to minus 15 degrees, trees in the forest stood like icy pinnacles and there were all...
My Regent Moment: top ten photos of the Faroe Islands, by Sam Curry
After spending a few days exploring the Faroe Islands with Regent Holidays, Sam Curry shares ten of his top photos and memories of his trip.
Whilst we were...
Arctic Cruises: A typical day on board the M/V Sea Spirit
Back from two weeks aboard the mighty polar icebreaker, the M/V Sea Spirit, on a journey from Iceland to Svalbard, Regent's Helen shares her experiences to...
Our Favourite Islands in the Azores
Our teams are often asked, 'What's your favourite Regent destination?' And with over 40 to choose from, that's almost too hard to...
Visiting North Korea: FAQ's
As one of the world’s most secretive countries, you probably have countless questions about what it’s like to travel in North Korea. If we...
Top Five Summer Experiences in Svalbard
Regent's Marketing Executive, Lauren, discovers that Svalbard has plenty to offer visitors during the summer months, as the midnight sun makes adventures...
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First impressions of Kaliningrad Russia [Part 2]
Regent Russia Travel Specialist, Christina Gibbons, shares her experiences as she returns from her first visit to Kaliningrad, Russia. If you missed it, read...
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First impressions of Kaliningrad, Russia, [Part 1]
Regent Russia Travel Specialist, Christina Gibbons, shares her experiences as she returns from her first visit to Kaliningrad, Russia.
Northern lights myths from around the world
Many of us at Regent have been incredibly lucky and witnessed spectacular displays of the world's greatest natural light show: the northern lights. Visible...
Top ten photos of Macedonia
Regular Regent traveller, Steve Ryder returns from Macedonia and shares his top ten photographs from his trip.
Take a hike: Regent's top walking holidays
Regent's Digital Marketing Executive and resident mountain fanatic, Emma, returns from a month hiking in the Himalayas and shares her pick of the best...
A Samogitian Dinner in Lithuania
Regent Holidays' Product Manager, Andrea Godfrey, visits Lithuania and shares her experiences of one of her more bizarre dining experiences: a...
Adventures in Finnish Lapland, by Jack (aged 12 3/4)
Regent Holidays' Product Manager, Andrea Godfrey, took her nephew Jack (aged 12) to discover Finnish Lapland during February half term. Here is...
My Regent Moment: top ten photos of Iceland, by Sam Curry
After spending a few days exploring Iceland with Regent Holidays, Sam Curry shares ten of his top photos and memories of his trip.
Lviv a little: Discover Ukraine’s capital of culture
Travel writer Mike Unwin spends a weekend in Ukraine's "laidback" capital of culture, Lviv, with Regent Holidays to experience its unique...
All about the Azores
Laura Dinham discovers that Portugal’s far-flung archipelago is the perfect place for an island-hopping fly-drive holiday with Regent Holidays.
Watch Video: Discover Lapland
From snowmobiling and husky dog mushing to cosying up in a glass igloo for a night under the northern lights, here's what a winter break in Lapland has in...
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My Regent Moment: cruising in South West Greenland, by Garry Brisdion [Part 2]
After climbing aboard the SV Rembrandt Van Rijin in south-west Greenland, keen photographer and Regent Holidays' client, Garry Brisdion, shares his stories...
Five things to do in Vietnam
Vietnam is a diverse country with so much to do, eat and learn. At Regent Holidays we encourage all travellers to get under the skin of the country...
10 pictures that will make you want to visit Uzbekistan now
Often heard referred to as 'one of the 'Stans', Uzbekistan might fly under the radar as far as western tourism is concerned, but that's...
Top ten photos of the Faroe Islands
After spending a few days discovering the Faroe Islands with Regent Holidays, Steve Ryder shares ten of his top photos and memories of his trip.
Seeing Kyrgyzstan for the first time
Travelling across the border from Kazakhstan to Kyrgyzstan for the first time in 2014, the year that Kazakhstan lifted its visa restrictions for British...
What to expect from Fjord Norway
Vertical mountains erupting perilously from glassy waters? Hiking routes tracing the ridges and crests that overlook the fjords? Lush green hillsides dusted...
Five amazing things to do in the Azores
Straddling the mid-Atlantic ridge, the Azores are one of the best places in the world from which to experience the yearly migrations of the Atlantic...
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My Regent Moment: cruising in South West Greenland, by Garry Brisdion [Part 1]
After climbing aboard the SV Rembrandt Van Rijin in south-west Greenland, keen photographer and Regent Holidays' client, Garry Brisdion, shares his stories...
Top Five Things to Do in the Faroe Islands
With Atlantic Airways’ new direct flight from Edinburgh to Vagar in the Faroe Islands, visiting the Faroes has never been easier. The remote islands...
Top ten photos of Abkhazia
It takes about 24 hours for the express train to travel all the way from Moscow, slowing down across the infrequently used tracks across Abkhazia. Most people...
Russia World Cup 2018: the inside story of the host cities
All eyes are going to be focused on Russia over the coming weeks; one of our oldest and most fascinating travel destinations will be welcoming football...
10 pictures that will make you want to visit Western Ukraine
With Wizzair launching new direct flights from London Luton to Lviv this spring, there's never been a better time to plan your city break in Western...
Just Returned: North Korea by Sarah Keig
As I stepped down from the bus on a bright and sunny autumn day, I was met by a symphony of noise. A 5 year old boy, and his little sister, giggled and...
All Aboard the MS Volga Dream
Regent Holidays' Russia Travel Specialist, Christina Gibbons explores the M/S Volga Dream, giving you an insight into life aboard one of the most luxurious...
Five space-themed tours
We had some momentous space-related occasions and anniversaries over the past few years.
These help to demonstrate how far we have come in our space...
Reykjavik bars: top five places for a drink in Iceland's capital
After a long day discovering the natural wonders of Iceland's Golden Circle, taking to the open ocean aboard a whale-watching boat or even just soaking in...
Five things to do in East Greenland
Michael Voss returns from a week exploring all that the east coast of Greenland has to offer and shares his top tips for finding things to do in the...
Top five things to do in Svalbard in winter
Regent Holidays' General Manager, Andrea Godfrey, travels to Svalbard in the winter months and shares her top pick of activities to include on...
Just Returned: Pioneering Abkhazia, the breakaway state
Introducing Abkhazia; Regent Holidays’ Travel Specialist Carl Meadows proves that to go where few have ever gone before, you really don’t have to...
The value of a good tour guide: why we love John from the Faroe Islands
Whether you are travelling on a group tour or on a private tailor-made itinerary, having a good local guide can make or break your trip, and what makes a good...
Vote for Regent in the 2017 British Travel Awards
The British Travel Awards gives UK residents the opportunity to vote for holiday companies they believe should be recognised for their service and product...
Best places to see the Northern Lights this winter
Best for: Outdoor enthusiasts, city centre hotels and countryside retreats
When Regent first started running holidays to Iceland, it was a wild frontier where...
Five of the best waterfalls in Iceland
The classic, must-see waterfall. Known as the Golden, or Queen of waterfalls in Iceland, Gulfoss is a short drive outside of Reykjavik and included on all...
Four reasons to visit Finland this summer
When you think about holidaying in Finland, Lapland winter breaks tend to spring to mind. Holidays where nights are spent watching the northern lights from...
Top five places to swim in Iceland
One of the locals’ favourites and a short drive/bus ride outside of Reykjavik (about 40 minutes) this walk/swim epitomises Iceland. Drive through the...
Guide to Lapland Winter Holidays; where to go and what to do
Lapland holidays; they’re simply magical. The snowy winter wonderlands of northern Finland enchant visitors of any age, while Santa’s Village sends...
Just Returned: Return to Bulgaria, by Adrian Whittle
I last visited Bulgaria in 1986. It was still a communist regime. The restaurants had lengthy menus but most of the items listed were not available and choice...
Borneo wildlife: what to see on holiday
Borneo holidays often centre around exploring the lush rainforests in search of South East Asia’s iconic wildlife. Thanks, in part, to the fact that...
Five amazing ways to find adventure in Jordan
With Petra world-renowned for its astounding archaeological civilisation, Wadi Rum home to Lawrence of Arabia and the Dead Sea boasting the saltiest waters in...
Five of the best winter activities in Finnish Lapland
We regularly send our Arctic Travel Specialists out to Finland to visit some of the most iconic places to stay in our Lapland Holidays collection, and...
The six best activities in Iceland for families
With such opportunity for family adventure, Iceland is best suited to big kids. This Arctic nation lends itself to those who can lace their own hiking boots...
Hilary Bradt in North Korea
Bradt’s ground-breaking North Korea guide by Robert Willoughby was first published in 2003. This year the guidebook founder, Hilary Bradt, discovered...
Impressions of Moscow and St Petersburg
Gleaming beacons of modern-day Russia, Moscow and St Petersburg have been reshaped and redefined by a century of post-revolution history. Regent...
Introducing Indonesia: the complete beginner's guide
With over 17,000 islands to choose from, you could spend a lifetime exploring Indonesia. But if, like the rest of us, you don’t have the luxury of a...
Inside Abkhazia: exploring the breakaway state
In true Regent Holidays’ style, 2016 saw us launch tours to a place that truly characterises the title ‘alternative destination’. ...
Taiwan: An (unexpected) Culinary Adventure
Surprised and delighted by the varied (and delicious) culinary scene to be found in Taiwan, Regent Holidays’ Travel Expert, Stef Studley, shares her pick...
Regent Recommends: top picks in Russia & Europe
Different cultures, perfectly preserved history and pristine national parks lie within the reach of just a short flight all across our Russia and Europe...
First Impressions of Albania
Not a cloud in the sky, the September morning sun beat down on Butrint, Albania’s best-known archaeological site, and reflected off the silvery,...
Jordan - the greatest day of my life
Asia Travel Specialist, Mike Voss, fell in love with Jordan as soon as he stepped off the plane, but little did he know that he was in for the most memorable...
Five Festivals you should add to your Kyrgyzstan Holiday
The Central Asian republics love hosting festivals that proudly celebrate their national achievements and traditions. In the last few years, Travel...
Five Romania Facts you need to know
Regent Holiday’s Romania Travel Specialist, Fergus, set off in search of Dracula and returned from Romania to share his experiences.
Not really...
What to pack for a trip to Iceland
As the very name suggests, Iceland’s weather can be extreme to say the least. In a country that teeters on the edge of the arctic circle, the weather...
Ten Reasons to take the BAM Railway
Everybody has heard of the Trans-Siberian Railway, the immense feat of engineering that stretches all the way from Moscow to Beijing, navigating the toughest...
Chernobyl: inside Ukraine's most intriguing tourist site
From my room on the top floor of the Russ Hotel, a big Russian-style hotel in downtown Kiev, Ukraine, I had an amazing view over the city. I could even look...
Pioneering voyages on the high seas
For a country that has leapt back onto the tourist map in recent years, Burma’s Mergui Archipelago remains largely unexplored. Currently just a small...
Five places in Romania you should visit
Bucharest and Bran Castle; Romania is typically only known for its museum and Belle Epoque architecture-filled capital and the castle that looms over the...
The best Montenegro destinations you have never heard of
Few countries have captured our attention more in the last year than Montenegro. This is one of the world's newest countries covered by some of its most...
Five beautiful places to visit in Slovenia
As a holiday destination in Europe, Slovenia often finds itself overlooked in favour of Italy to its north or Croatia to its south. But when it comes to...
Desert vs ice; the adventure travel showdown
The team at Regent Holidays have put their heads together with the Travel Specialists at our sister company, Rainbow Tours, to bring you a collection of some...
Top five islands in Croatia you've never heard of
Crystal clear waters, rugged Dalmatian coastlines and a stunning smattering of islands, big and small: it’s no wonder that in the summer, sunseekers from...
Four fairytale Finland Sights
Whether it’s the endless sunshine in summer or the colours of the Northern Lights in winter, Finland always looks like it has stepped from the pages of a...
Reasons you should visit Albania now
Albania is one of Europe’s last adventures. There are still unknown destinations to explore and chances to experience the unexpected in a country that is...
The Best Places in Poland to visit
Cobbled market squares, towering church spires and medieval old towns that have stepped from the front of a Christmas card are just some of the reasons that a...
Everything you need to know before you visit Iran
Regent Holidays' Iran Travel Specialist, Marianne, answers all your burning questions about one of the hottest alternative travel destinations:...
Pioneering Papua New Guinea
To get under the skin of one of South East Asia's most intoxicating countries, Asia Travel Specialist Stef Studley travels to Papua New Guinea to meet...
five reasons to visit East Iceland
Far from the increasingly popular and busy tourist routes, East Iceland has subtly snuck under the globetrotting radar. Slowly, however, the region is starting...
North Korea facts you probably didn't know
We were one of the first organisations to bring tourists to North Korea more than thirty years ago.
Since then we’ve taken tours to see grand statues,...
5 epic polar expedition holidays
Embarking on an Arctic Cruise is, without a doubt, the best way to explore the pristine natural environments of the world’s most northerly reaches and to...
Back in the USSR - A Pioneering journey through Kazakhstan
What kind of person goes on holiday to visit a former USSR nuclear test site? Well, a Regent Holidays client, of course. And that’s exactly what 16...
Birdwatching in the Faroe Islands
From the mouths of what looked like hundreds of rabbit burrows dotting the shallow hillside came a low groaning, as if whatever was inside had stomach ache....
Moscow or St Petersburg; where to visit in Russia?
Travellers to Russia are often faced with a choice between visiting lavish, wealthy Moscow or the smaller ‘cultural capital’, St Petersburg? The...
Five Great Rail Journeys
At Regent Holidays, we scour the globe for trips that offer a travel experience unlike any other.
With the Trans-Siberian Railway having celebrated its...
Five reasons to visit Iceland in summer
The winters might steal most of the headlines, but a holiday in Iceland during the summer offers just as many unique experiences.
From snorkelling in the rift...
Sao Miguel vs Terceira; which Azores Island should I visit?
There are many reasons to pick a holiday to the Azores. Each island has pristine environments and history aplenty. Indeed, these nine tiny Portuguese islands...
Seven Unusual Things to do in Iceland on Holiday
With over 40 years’ experience crafting tailor-made trips and group tours that get under the skin of Iceland, our Travel Experts know the country like...
Travels along the North Borneo Railway
At Regent Holidays we know that a lot of our clients are rail enthusiasts. I like trains as much as the next man - although perhaps not as much as...
Seven Things You Didn't Know You Could Do in the Lofoten Islands, Norway
At Regent, we love Lofoten. Really, we do – this stunning archipelago caresses the northern curve of Norway’s westerly coast and spoils its...
A Taste of Iceland - Texture Restaurant Review
The only restaurant in the UK where you can try some Icelandic cooking.
This is my second encounter with an Icelandic volcano. The first was sat in an airport...
Trans-Siberian Railway aboard the Tsar's Gold Private Train
As the Trans-Siberian Express Railway approaches its 100th Anniversary Regent Holidays' Travel Specialist, Peter Wybrow, Journeys through Siberia on...
5 WAYS TO ENJOY THE HERMITAGE
Formerly the homes of tsars, the five buildings which comprise the Hermitage now house one of the finest art collections in the world. This year sees the...
Travels on the Bam Railway - Part 1
Christina Gibbons recently escorted our BAM group tour and writes about the trip in the first of 2 blogs…
Main image by Paul Whittle
Eat your words...
Victory day in Minsk, a very Belarusian celebration
This is a guest post by Duncan and Diana Hazelden, who travelled with Regent Holidays on a city break to Minsk. Their visit coincided with Victory...
Food of Albania
Think of Albania, what thoughts and images pop into your head?
I’m sure the last thing that crossed your mind was the cuisine!
It’s not as though...
Top five Dzongs of Bhutan
Bhutan is a tiny landlocked country tucked away in the eastern Himalayas and quite literally squeezed in-between India and China. Located at the boundary of...
Village at the end of the world
Looking out across the Rakitnica Canyon, and back towards the village of Lukomir, I try to think of other places where I’ve felt as cut off from the...
Touring Montenegro's mountainous north
Montenegro literally translates as ‘black mountain’ so it’s no surprise that this tiny country has its fair share of them. I was on a six day...
Hidden Iceland - the experiences you haven't heard about
Iceland is a bucket list of experiences all on its own. Whether you’re peering down into the belly of a volcano or up at the Northern Lights dancing...
Have no fear, it's only North Korea
When The Telegraph published an article before the imminent departure of our groundbreaking ‘Remote North Korea’ tour the bloggers responded with...
North Korea - 1984 all over again
In this age we live in of constant connectivity, a world of data roaming, wi-fi and the like, the prospect of a near complete technological de-tox, of...
5 Unusual museums from around the world
Museums aren’t all collections of cavernous chambers full of dusty, old relic after dusty, old relic (not that dusty, old relics can’t be...
Inside Moscow's grand kremlin palace
Approaching Moscow’s Kremlin was a magnificent sight. Even under a cloudy, threatening sky, the gold-covered cupolas of the cathedrals and bell towers in...
North Korea by Helicopter
On the 30th August Regents’ clients on the most recent departure of our award winning “Pioneering North Korea Tour” were privileged to be the...
Taking an aeroflot to St Petersburg
This is a guest post by Mandy Huggins, who visited St Petersburg with Regent Holidays. Mandy’s favourite destinations in the world are Japan, India and...
5 restaurants in Kosovo you need to visit
Traditional Kosovan food is very similar to Albanian cuisine with its Turkish and Balkan influences so expect delicious warm breads, huge plates of grilled...
In search of the northern lights
Some people chase the sun, endlessly searching for a new summer to melt away the January blues. This winter I am leaving a cold and frosty Heathrow, heading...
My Bhutan diary - Part one
My trip to marvellously mountainous Bhutan will go down as one of my favourite trips to date. This small Himalayan gem has intrigued me ever since a friend...
Favourite foods from around the world
From the grandest tribal feast to the humblest market stall, exotic culinary adventures are to be had at every turn when travelling the globe. Here is a small...
Iceland's epic landscape - trees not included
Icelanders love to joke about the diminutive appearance of their country’s trees. As I embarked on my third visit in four years to Iceland’s fabled...
The greatest show on the earth... is in the sky
19 September 2012
I first fell in love with the Northern Lights when watching the animated film, The Snowman, as a small child. In the scene where the group...
Searching for whales in Iceland
Husavik, known as the whale watching capital of Iceland, Husavik is home to an abundance of sealife.
On a beautiful crisp May morning, I took a...
Regent's book review: 'Travels in blood and honey: becoming a beekeeper in Kosovo' by Elizabeth Gowing
Regent’s Book Review
‘Travels in Blood and Honey: Becoming a beekeeper in Kosovo’ by Elizabeth Gowing
Having rekindled my passion for...
Moscow's Novodevichy park
Along the banks of the Moskva River you’ll find Novodevichy Park, a quiet and peaceful place away from the hustle and bustle of Moscow city centre....
My favourite Russian salad
Salad Olivier
One of my favourite Russian salads, which is also know as Russian Salad outside Russia and wedding salad in Mongolia! The original version...
Travels on the Bam - Part 2
Christina Gibbons escorted a group tour on our Bam railway trip. In part 2 of her blog, she writes about the experience…
Main image by Paul...
Orangutans in Borneo - Gelison's story
Regent Holidays is proud to support Orangutan Appeal UK. For every Borneo holiday booked, we will sponsor our chosen Sepilok orangutan, Gelison, in your...
A night at the Darvaza gas crater
Our long journey towards the Darvaza Gas Crater begins in Ashgabat. We depart through the Dashoguz Gate and head into the vast Kara Kum Desert, where 160km in...
Pancake day - with a Russian twist!
Try this delicious alternative to Pancakes this Shrove Tuesday – a tasty Russian version!
Loosely translated as Butter Pancake Week, Maslenitsa is a...
Secret soviet-style dining in Lviv
Lviv’s Restaurant Kryivka is never going to win any awards for fine dining, but what do you need fine dining for when you can order horilka (Ukrainian...
Top 5 Russian Kremlins
Although the word Kremlin evokes images of the sturdy, red brick structure on Red Square, the word "kremlin" simply means fortress. You can find a...
A journey through the cultural treasures of Armenia
“Where exactly is that?” was the typical response from friends and family when I told them I was travelling to Armenia. As I recited a mantra of...
Greenland - on the top of the world
The Siberian people of 10,000 years ago must have really believed that the ice was whiter on the other side. Seemingly not content with eking out a meagre...
The Faroes & operation Valentine
Operation Valentine is about the occupation of the Faroe Islands by the British during WWII.
The Faroe Islands was a ‘county’ of Denmark (now...
Discovering the Akhal-teke horses of Turkmenistan
One of the more unexpected but undoubted highlights of our tour to Turkmenistan was the visit to the Akhal-Teke Stud Farm, run by the jovial Mr. Gulmedov, near...
Made in Taiwan: where to go and what to eat, drink & shop for!
Not so many years ago, it seemed that every toy, ceramic or electronic item had a ‘Made in Taiwan’ stamp or label on it, and I often wondered...
An amazing coincidence
A recent visit to the second hand book shops of Hay-on-Wye resulted in the purchase of many fine old travel books. As I settled down to read “A Hot...
5 amazing trans-siberian railway stops
A journey on the iconic Trans-Siberian Railway from Moscow to Vladivostok covers nearly 10,000km and a clock-busting seven time zones. A non-stop trip from end...
Vietnam - A war legacy
As a student studying American history and culture I’d learned a lot about the war in Vietnam. I’d taken many classes covering the history,...
The Mergui archipelago
Hear the word Burma and it conjures up visions of soaring temple spires, golden stupas, colonial architecture and colourful saffron-robed monks. The removal of...
Unveiling Estonia's treasures
From Bucharest to Tirana and everywhere in between all across Eastern and Western Europe, there they are: the ‘dumplings’ with their bright head...
A Georgian food & wine feast
We arrived on the early morning flight from Munich to Tbilisi, where we met up with the other members of a large international group here for Georgia’s...
Snowmobiling in Iceland
Watching BBC1’s Holiday Hit Squad last night, I was delighted to see the feature comparing adventure holidays in Scotland with Iceland. Sorry Scots, but...
After the war: retracing childhood footsteps in Mostar
This blog article was written by Kate Kuchnowska from Regent Holidays’ sister company, Western & Oriental.
It was late evening. My mum, young and...
Croatia - my private paradise
This blog article was written by Kate Kuchnowska from Western & Oriental.
I was 7 years old when I first visited Croatia. It was my first trip abroad...
The great wall of... Croatia
If you are driving the Dalmatian coast from Split to Dubrovnik on a Croatia fly drive, the glistening turquoise waters of the Adriatic and the beautifully...
My Bhutan diary - Part two
First stop for the day was Simply Bhutan, a ‘living museum’ dedicated to traditional Bhutanese culture and a fun look at how life has changed over...
Recipe for vietnamese chicken pho (Ga Pho)
Vietnamese food has to be my favourite world cuisine – all those delicious flavours that we have come to expect from South East Asian cookery –...
A day trip to Transdniestr
The Republic of Moldova has many attractions; such as the charming, tree-lined capital of Chisinau, the fine wineries and underground wine cellars, as well as...
Top five quirky museums in Iceland
Perhaps it’s the sight of the dancing northern lights, or of midsummer’s sun at midnight. Or maybe it’s the bizarre geological formations, or...
Soviet hero cities
Christina Gibbons has just returned from leading a group tour to Russia’s Soviet Hero cities. Here she writes about some of the highlights.
Russian...
A recipe for Ukranian Borscht
One of my favourite Ukrainian dishes of all time, even in the 33 degree heat wave that Kyiv was experiencing when I visited this summer, is borscht. This...
Filming in the motherland: Bondarchuks' "Stalingrad"
One of the more unusual things I did during my time in Russia was participating in a film – not as an actor, but as what is known in Russian as...
A journey to Turkmenistan - a country of imagination
Regent Holiday’s client Murray Scott travelled with us to Turkmenistan. Here, he writes about the highlights of his trip…
The drive into the...
Taroko national park
Taroko National Park and its famous gorge is often, and rightly described, as the jewel of Taiwan and is a must-do part of any visitors itinerary.
The park...
Getting back in the saddle
Not having ridden since I was 10 years old, (this was many years ago) I was a bit nervous about getting back on a horse.
My fears we un founded, as it was...
Time to play Faroe (Islands)
As the coach weaved its way through villages of perfect-looking houses, rolling hills and dramatic coastline I couldn’t think of anywhere that I had...
A shark's tail
Located along the scenic Snaefellsnes peninsula, travelling North East of Berserkjahraun, lies a museum with a difference.
The Bjarnarhofn Shark Museum is...
Escape to Cambodia's secret beach retreats
There’s more to Cambodia holidays than uncovering an intriguing past and seeing an abundance of spectacular temples and charming colonial landmarks. Take...
Discover Russia: the incredible wooden buildings of Kizhi island
Travelling along Russia’s historic waterways from glitzy Moscow to imperial St Petersburg is the ideal way to discover the real Russia. I travelled...
Five unmissable things to do in Budapest
With so much to see and do on a Budapest city break it can be difficult to fit everything in. To make things easier for anyone embarking on a trip to this...
Iceland - easy as ABC
When arriving and departing in Reykjavik, our partners Reykjavik Excursions certainly take the strain and stress out of landing in a new destination and...
Vilnius: a perfect weekend getaway
Vilnius, Lithuania’s capital city, is located at the heart of Europe and boasts one of the largest Old Town centres in Europe. I love wondering around...
How to take perfect photos in Iceland: lights & ice
Iceland is home to some of the world’s most spectacular scenery and natural phenomena and, at nearly every moment, you will be reaching for your camera...
5 unmissable mausoleums & tombs
For the discerning despot, an opulent and ludicrously expensive mausoleum is the preferred option for securing a long and lasting legacy after they’ve...
Return to Russia
Upon completing my recent Russian visa application form I had to count how many Russian visas I had applied for in the past and to my astonishment discovered I...
Discover the Cambodia water festival
South East Asia offers an abundance of festivals celebrating everything from your classic New Year extravaganzas to the Thai festival of Loy Krathong (the...
Reykjavik: The Gateway to the New World
I love city breaks. If ever I have a few days off work, I like nothing more than spontaneously booking a flight to somewhere new. Yet so many city break...
Borneo Rainforest Lodge and the Wildlife of Danum Valley
Borneo, and in particular the Sabah region of Malaysian Borneo, is rightly famed for the richness of its wildlife and the beauty of its landscape. Whilst...
Brest Fortress - Brestskaya Krepost
Probably one of the most tragic and heroic stories of the Great Patriotic War, the remains of the Brest Fortress stands as a memorial to its defence back in...
Lithuania: The Baltics' Best Kept Secret
As with any country which has experienced centuries of invasion and occupation, Lithuania is fiercely proud of its culture and language. The latter as ancient...
All At Sea In Iceland
The day was finally here that my 8 year old nephew had been looking forward to ever since we had told him we were going to Iceland on holiday. On the first...
The World's Most Unusual Foods
We at Regent Holidays pride ourselves in never approaching the new and untried with anything less than an enthusiastic open mind. However, there has been the...
Trans-Siberian On The Tsar's Gold
For many, it’s the greatest railway journey you can take. The idea of travelling thousands of miles and crossing seven time zones appeals to the romantic...
5 Of The World's Best Drinks You've Never Heard Of
"The first condition of understanding a foreign country is to drink it,” Rudyard Kipling so nearly said. Nevertheless there are few better or more...
Vilnius to Warsaw: Sleepless On A Sleeper Train
This is a guest post by Mandy Huggins, who visited Lithuania and Poland with Regent Holidays. Mandy’s favourite destinations in the world are Japan,...
In Pictures: Croatia's Most Beautiful Islands
Strewn like glittering jewels across a shimmering, azure blue blanket, the islands of Croatia are one of Europe’s, if not the world’s, most...
3 Indispensable Sarajevo and Belgrade Travel Tips
Regent Holidays’ resident North Korea and Mongolia expert, Carl Meadows, recently paid a visit to the emerging destinations of Bosnia-Herzegovina and...
Notes From The St. Petersburg Underground
This is a guest post by Mandy Huggins, who visited St Petersburg with Regent Holidays. Mandy’s favourite destinations in the world are Japan, India and...
North Korea Gone Back In Time
It seemed the Chinese border guards were reluctant to let us out of China, checking our North Korean entry permits repeatedly before allowing access to...
5 Essential Things To See & Do In Moscow
When you go on a holiday to Moscow, there are clearly some top sights that you shouldn't miss.
These include:
The Kremlin and St Basil’s...
Five Highlights Of A Tour To North Korea
Visiting North Korea soon? Or perhaps you are just intrigued to see what this endlessly mysterious country has to offer beyond controversial satellite launches...
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