Category - Active Travel

15
Nov

What to Expect on Your First African Safari

We get it, going on an African Safari can be a bit intimidating at first.  A luxury African safari is at or near the top of most traveller’s wish list, but the ins and outs of actually going on safari may seem a little vague. Micato’s safari specialists are adept at transforming your perhaps hazy safari […]

1
Nov

Explore Off the Beaten Path

Exploration comes in all shapes and sizes. From an Arctic hike through the freezing tundra to a bike ride through the Austrian countryside dotted with castles and churches, adventure can be found in all corners of the world.  Turn these miles into memories with your friends and family!  For those who like the peacefulness of […]

18
Sep

10 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do in Thailand

Whether it’s your first visit or a return one, we found ten things you might not have known you could do in Thailand. 1 – Take an insider’s food tour in Bangkok Bangkok’s culinary scene is renowned for flavorful dishes that have achieved global recognition. In fact, Michelin released a dining guide for Bangkok, awarding […]

15
Jul

Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls

This is a great substitute from the usual fried spring rolls we are all used to. Refresh your summer with these delicious spring rolls. Here is how to make them.  Ingredients 2 ounces rice vermicelli 8 rice wrappers (8.5 inch diameter) 8 large cooked shrimp – peeled, deveined and cut in half 1 1/3 tablespoons chopped […]

28
Mar

Fairmont St Andrews

Clifftop views over St Andrews and the North Sea are reason enough to stay at Fairmont St Andrews. In the birthplace of golf, be sure to practice your swing on the resort’s two challenging, links-style courses. Afterward, work the kinks out with a signature treatment in the spa. Guests can also take a stroll around […]

8
Aug

Intrepid Travel and the Galapagos

One of the chief concerns with travel the to the Galapagos is the impact tourism can have on this fragile ecosystem. As travel to this region has more than quadrupled in the last 20 years, it’s prudent to be concerned. The good news is that while tourism can have a negative ecological impact, it is […]