Michael Voss Travel Blog Posts
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...
First Impressions of Kyrgyzstan
Travelling across the border from Kazakhstan to Kyrgyzstan for the first time in 2014, the year that Kazakhstan lifted its visa restrictions for British...
Five top 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 for 2018
To mark the 60th anniversary of the launch of the world’s first satellite, Sputnik, Regent Holidays recommend five trips for 2018 that are...
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. A short drive outside of Reykjavik and included on all the sight-seeing tours, this spectacular waterfall drops through three...
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...
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...
Epic Arctic cruises; the five best 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...
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...