I read an article about travel trends in 2026 by Madeline Fuerstenberg for Group Tour Magazine. Although it was aimed at an American audience, the same could be true for the UK. Firstly, the travel trade have started to notice that groups are becoming smaller. This is something I’ve been saying for years. It seems my vision … More TRAVEL TRENDS 2026
If you’re looking for a night at the theater that feels less like a traditional play and more like an opulent invitation into a world of pure imagination, look no further than Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Based on Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary 2001 film, the stage adaptation takes everything that made the story iconic—the star-crossed lovers, the … More Spectacle, Glitz, and Glory: Why Moulin Rouge! The Musical is a Must-See
Walking up Edinburgh’s Royal Mile in the direction of the Castle, it is easy to miss the National Trust for Scotland property called Gladstone’s Land. This interesting Edinburgh tenement now houses an artisan ice cream shop on the ground floor and the museum on the upper floors. The City Adventurers stopped off for a visit during their … More Why Gladstone’s Land is a Royal Mile Must-See
Before the late 16th century, London’s theater scene was a nomadic one. Actors performed wherever they could—inn courtyards, college halls, and private homes. That changed in 1576 when James Burbage and John Brayne built “The Theatre” in Shoreditch, London’s first purpose-built playhouse. By the 1580s, a rising star named William Shakespeare had joined the resident … More From Midnight Heists to Masterpieces: The Birth of The Globe
We’ve all seen the photos: a sea of selfie sticks at the Trevi Fountain or a queue of hundreds waiting to summit Everest. This is overtourism, a phenomenon where the sheer volume of visitors negatively impacts the quality of life for locals and the quality of the experience for travelers. Why is our world feeling … More Beyond the Bucket List: Navigating the Era of Overtourism
Wouldn’t it be great to escape to the Greek island of Skopelos to dance, dine and have the time of your life? That’s just what the City Adventurers did when they joined a group of AGTO members for a visit to Mamma Mia! The Party at the O2. Whether you’re an ABBA fan or not, Mamma … More Mamma Mia! The Party at the O2
Listen up! If you’ve been spending all your time fretting over your pension pot and counting every single calorie, you might be missing the biggest “life hack” in the book. It turns out that your social calendar is just as vital as your gym membership….or maybe even more so. According to research in BMJ Open, your … More Move Over, Protein Shakes: Your Social Life is the New Superfood
In the UK Easter eggs are delivered by the Easter Bunny. However, as Australians don’t welcome an Easter bunny, they have a different sort of treat bringer. Australians don’t welcome an Easter bunny. Rabbits were only introduced to the continent in the 1850’s and were intended as quarry for hunting enthusiasts. However the 24 imported specimens multiplied so quickly that by … More Who will be delivering the Easter treats to you?
Let’s travel back to 320 BC. Aristotle, the original life coach, dropped a truth bomb that still hits today: “Happiness depends upon ourselves.” Fast forward a few thousand years, and it turns out he wasn’t just being deep; he was giving us a DIY manual for life. But if happiness is a “do-it-yourself” project, why does it feel … More The Happiness U-Turn: Why Getting Older is Actually a Upgrade
Let’s be honest: We’ve done our time. We’ve survived the toddler tantrums, the teenage eye-rolls, and the mountain of laundry that never seemed to end. Now that the nest is empty (or at least quieter), Mother’s Day shouldn’t just be about sitting by the phone waiting for a “Happy Mother’s Day” text from a kid … More The Mother’s Day Manifesto: Stop Waiting for the Bouquet