World Travellers

Stewart Palmer our expert of the day, writes:

Europeans, especially Germans, Dutch, Scandinavians and the British tend to think of the Canary Islands as a winter sun resort. Of these, the British are probably the most likely to holiday in the Canaries during the summer.

In actual fact it makes little difference when you visit from the point of view of what weather to expect. The islands experience a fairly constant springtime climate all the year round. However, my Canary Island travel tip is to always bear in mind that all of the islands are cloudier and wetter on their north coasts or in their more northerly regions. This is where the moisture bearing trade winds make their initial contact with a land mass as they blow across the Atlantic ocean, often quite forcibly.

Darlene Berkel our expert of the day, writes:

Russia is a fascinating vacation destination for anyone interested in history and culture. It is a massive country and covers a land mass twice the size of the USA. There is a lot to see and do in Russia and since the culture is very different to that of the United States, you can expect an enriching vacation experience.

Russia was once a superpower, however the country has gone through a lot of political changes and upheaval in the past few decades. Still one thing remains the same: Russia is a fascinating country which offers a rich history and a unique culture to the discerning traveler.

Travelers should be aware that there are a lot of problems with health and public infrastructure in certain parts of Russia, so it is best to assume, for example, that tap water is not safe to drink.