• A-Z of Capital Cities: Quito

    Dramatically located at an altitude of 2.850 metres and surrounded by the imposing mountainous terrain of the Andes, Quito the capital of Ecuador is considered to be one of the cities with the highest altitude in the world.  Known in the past as San Francisco del Quito, this capital...
  • A Year Abroad Experience

    Today university students are given so many opportunities, and one of the most important ones has to be the chance to spend a semester, or a year, abroad. Although this is of most benefit to people studying languages, many other students can also greatly benefit from the chance to...
  • Hidden Gems #3 Moraira

    Moraira is not a well-known Spanish destination, often overlooked in favour of more popular destinations in the Costa Blanca region such as Alicante and Benidorm. However, with its beautiful scenic views of the sea and surrounding countryside, the lack of high-rise hotels and its totally multi-cultural atmosphere, this small...
  • Hidden Gems #2 Mostar

    The sound of cannon fire rips through the city. The chatter stops, and people sitting in cafés look at each other with worried expressions. Then, from the top of the minarets, Arabic singing fills the streets. It’s Ramadan in Mostar, and the daily fast has come to an end....
  • Hidden Gems #1 – Konstanz

    Although capital cities are lively, busy exciting places to visit whilst travelling, to discover the true culture and beauty of a country it is also worth visiting the smaller, less well known cities and towns. Impact Travel has decided to start a new series on Hidden Gems. When travelling to...
  • A-Z of Capital Cities: Prague

    Disneyland at half the price and twice the educational value, Prague’s architecture and culture has withstood the test of time, resulting in its immense popularity. Formerly known as Bayonheim, Prague was founded in 1306 BC. Today tourists swarm the cobbled streets of Prague. In fact, Euromonitor International rank it...
  • Good Things Come to Those who Share

    They say there’s nothing quite like a road trip to cement a friendship; something that rings entirely true for Ivan de Quercize, Mathieu Bernard and Rodolphe Strauss, also known as The Sharing Bros. After parting ways for a few years, the three childhood friends reunited last July over their...