International Holidays and Travel Guide

Dilvin Yasa

Travel Journalist

Dilvin Yasa is a freelance journalist, author and TV presenter whose travels have taken her from the iceberg graveyards of Antarctica to the roaring rapids of Uganda. Always on the lookout for that next unforgettable meal, wildlife moment or 80s-themed nightclub, she is inexplicably drawn to polar destinations despite detesting the cold.

Spectrum Of The Seas in Singapore, royal caribbean

Asia

This is why cruising is the best way to see Asia

Iconic destinations, unforgettable adventures and thrilling onboard adventures; say hello to your next Asia holiday with Royal Caribbean.

Shinkansen or JR Bullet train running pass through Mt. Fuji and Shibazakura at spring

Asia

8 experiences that keep drawing us back to Japan

Tea ceremonies, onsen bathing and a unique Christmas tradition to remember; our love for Japan keeps us coming back for more, but it’s those iconic experiences that become ingrained in our core.

Europe

A 10-night Western Europe cruise with Celebrity Beyond

Cruising from Southampton to Barcelona on a 10-night European adventure, we are just as dazzled with the offerings of this Edge Series vessel as she is with the ocean views.

Arctic and Antarctica

Dive into the Arctic realm on Hurtigruten’s thrilling Svalbard expedition cruise

Join an expedition cruise of Svalbard with Hurtigruten to enter the realm of rugged Arctic wilderness where polar bears roam.

World

Why we’ve made Holland America Line our go-to for family cruises

From the fjords of Norway to the wilds of Alaska, nothing says ‘family holiday’ to Dilvin Yasa quite like a Holland America Cruise. Here, she explains why.

Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands, has more than one hundred kilometres of canals, about 90 islands and 1,500 bridges.

Traveller

Here’s why travel will return bigger and better than before

Don’t cry because the ‘best years’ are behind you; smile because we now have the tools to travel bigger and better than ever before, writes Dilvin Yasa.

Samoa

Explore Samoa 3 ways: for couples, families and adventurers

With its rugged beauty and vibrant, 3000-year-old culture, this South Pacific island paradise packs enough punch to have something for everyone.

England

5 reasons to add Ludlow to your UK itinerary

Every second couple featured on UK show Escape to the Country wants to move to this idyllic market town (or so it seems), and we can see why...

Fiji

How to do Fiji on any budget

Whether you’re after private island picnics and sweeping helicopter tours, or palm-fringed cottages with roadside grills, Fiji’s islands can provide the perfect holiday experience – regardless of what you want to spend.