Michael Voss Travel Blog Posts
Luxury Borneo: a few nights at Gaya Island Resort
Regent's Product Executive, Michael Voss, shares his experience of staying at Borneo's famous Gaya Island Resort. Cast away on its own private island...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Just Returned: Space Exploration at Kazakhstan's Baikonur Cosmodrome
Michael Voss returns from Kazakhstan after guiding our 2017 Beyond the Cosmodrome Group Tour, visiting Baikonur Cosmodrome, the world's first and largest...
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...
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...
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...
The Faroes & operation Valentine
This is about the occupation of the Faroe Islands by the British during WWII. The Faroe Islands was a ‘county’ of Denmark (now an autonomous...
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,...
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...
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