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All 23rd July 2025

A half-year report from our founder, Andy

Like parents everywhere, one of the (hopeful) pleasures of the end of the summer term is getting to read our children’s school reports. And, thankfully(!), our two girls came home with fantastic r...

All 23rd July 2025

48 Hours in Hanoi: A Whirlwind Adventure through Vietnam's Capital

Welcome to Hanoi, the bustling heart of Vietnam with countless ancient traditions that clash with an energetic modern buzz on every corner. The charm and culture will sweep you off your feet fast...

All 23rd July 2025

48 hours in Galle, Sri Lanka: What to do and where to stay

Welcome to Galle, a coastal city on the southwestern tip of Sri Lanka. With a rich history influenced by Dutch, Portuguese, and British colonial eras, it’s a unique place to visit on your Sri Lank...

All 23rd July 2025

48 Hours in Cape Town

Welcome to Cape Town, the Jewel of South Africa Ah, Cape Town – a city that’s as breathtaking as the sweeping view from the top of Table Mountain. Whether you have 48 hours in Cape Town or ...

All 23rd July 2025

26 things to do on your first trip to Japan

Japan is a celebration of the weird and the wonderful, the ancient temples and the futuristic cities, the world-renowned beef and the delicate sushi. It’s a place that will confuse you as much as i...

All 23rd July 2025

22 adventures for 2022

Could 2022 be the year you finally come face to face with that animal you’ve always dreamed of seeing in the wild? ( Orangutan in Borneo or a grizzly bear fishing for its salmon lunch in Cana...

Travel Inspiration 23rd July 2025

18 of the most beautiful places in South Africa

Here at HA, South Africa is the first destination we ever designed holidays to, so it will always have a very special place in our travel-loving hearts! However, although we might be a little biased...

Travel Inspiration 23rd July 2025

15 of our favourite holiday ideas

  Holidays are a big deal. We save for them, we plan for them, and we count down the days until that flight takes off. Your holiday needs to be special. And we couldn’t be more on board wit...

HA News 23rd July 2025

Christmas Gifts for Travel Lovers

Do you have someone in your life who is notoriously difficult to buy for? Well, if they’re partial to a cheeky holiday, we might well be about to solve your struggles with these Christmas gift ide...