Travel Journal
Our travel tips and stories
Vietnam
When to visit Vietnam: north, centre, south
Vietnam has three climates from north to south. Find the best months for your route, and when to watch for typhoons or monsoon rain.
Afrique
First safari: which African country to choose?
Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana or South Africa? Our advice for choosing your first safari by season, travel style and length of stay.
Afrique du Sud
When to Visit South Africa: Safari, Cape Town, Garden Route
September-October, May-September for safari, October-March for Cape Town: our advice on choosing when to visit South Africa.
Costa Rica
When to Go to Costa Rica: Dry vs Green Season
When to go to Costa Rica? Dry season from December to April, green season or the Caribbean coast: our month-by-month advice to choose your dates.
Maldives
When to Go to the Maldives: Monsoons and Best Months
When to go to the Maldives? December to April for sun, May to November for manta rays: our month-by-month guide, with trips to match each season.
Jordanie
When to go to Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea
Best time to visit Jordan: March to May and September to November. Month-by-month calendar for Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea.
Égypte
Best time to visit Egypt: Nile and Red Sea
When to visit Egypt? October to April for the Nile and temples, March–May or September–November for the Red Sea: our month-by-month guide.
Sri Lanka
When to Go to Sri Lanka: The Two Monsoons Explained
Sri Lanka has two monsoons: December to March for the south and hills, May to September for the east. Our region-by-region guide.
Indonésie
When to Visit Bali and Indonesia: Month by Month
When to visit Bali? April to October is the dry season, with May, June and September ideal. Calendar, Java, Komodo and our tailor-made trips.
Namibie
When to Go to Namibia: Desert, Etosha, Coast
When to go to Namibia? May to October is the dry season, July to October for Etosha: our region-by-region guide with a month-by-month calendar.