Thailand is one of those destinations where you are completely spoilt for choice when it comes to boat trips and island hopping. From the Surin Islands to Phi Phi it can be a little overwhelming to know where to go[…]
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Welcome to the Ambition Earth travel blog! I am Nick, a travel blogger from the UK who has spent years exploring the world. You will find a wide range of content on the blog, categorised by locations so be sure to follow the navigation if you’re looking for content relating to a specific destination.
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Experiencing The Powerful Sunwapta Falls In Jasper National Park
It seems that no matter where you go in Alberta or more specifically, Jasper National Park, there’s a waterfall to be discovered and photographed. The Athabasca Falls are arguably the most spectacular in the national park however the Sunwapta Falls[…]
Paris, The Most Romantic City In The World?
I often sit quietly with my thoughts on an evening or day dream through 2 hour long monotonous meetings at work about travel. And this leads to an internal debate with more questions presented than answers – initial questions lead[…]
Enjoying An Afternoon At White Sand Beach In Khao Lak
There’s not many places in the world I’ve been that I would describe as paradise however a recent visit to White Sand Beach (Ao Thong beach) in Khao Lak, Thailand really is one of them. The beach is located just[…]
Exploring The Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes In Death Valley National Park
When you think of Death Valley National Park there are a number of things that spring to mind including large open spaces and unbearably hot temperatures. However something that people don’t expect to see in the National Park are the[…]
Climbing The Lesser Town Bridge Tower In Prague For A Bird’s Eye View Of The City
If you’re heading to Prague this year one thing that you’re almost certainly going to do is visit Charles Bridge which spans the Czech Republic’s Vltava River. With 30 religious statues lining the sides of the bridge it is recognised[…]
Exploring Panyee Village On Koh Panyee Island In Phang Nga Bay
Anyone who has been to Thailand knows that this large country has an awful lot going for it. It has stunning national parks, mountains, some of the world’s best beaches, exotic animals, incredible food and some of the most welcoming[…]
Discovering The Stunning Moraine Lake In Banff National Park
There are so many lakes in Banff National Park that it can be difficult to know which ones to head to when you visit. There are however the big 3; the obvious choices that everyone should make their way to[…]
Wandering Through The Bluebell Wood In Ashridge
The UK may rain nearly everyday of the year and the people may complain about it even more frequently than that however with the British countryside being plastered in natural beauty, when the sun does come out it really does[…]
Remembering Thailand’s Tsunami Victims At The Khao Lak Tsunami Memorial
Heading out to Thailand you can’t help but think about the devastation that took place when a Tsunami struck land in 2004. Its power was so strong and destructive that it wiped out entire towns, killed hundreds of thousands of[…]
Sea Lions At Pier 39 In San Francisco
When you’re heading to a city one of the last things that you expect to see is wildlife. You will of course see the inevitable city pigeon, the occasional rat and perhaps a stray cat but certainly not much more[…]
Climbing The Iconic Spanish Steps In Rome
Rome is one of those European cities where it seems that no matter how many days you spend here there is always something new to discover. Every street presents another ruin, historic monument or religious building that leaves you in[…]
Canoeing At The Mangrove Swamp And Mangrove Cave In Phang Nga Bay
Whilst visiting the coastal regions of southern Thailand you can pretty much guarantee that you’ll be jumping on a boat and heading out to sea at some point. There are a seemingly countless numbers of islands and beaches scattered around[…]
Finding Calm At The Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden In Vancouver
Vancouver is probably our favourite city in the world. It has it all. Beaches, mountains, harbours, parks, history, newness, jobs and a fantastic food and drink offering. Seriously, what’s not to like about this incredible place? Hidden amongst all of[…]
Seeing How The Other Half Lived At Chatsworth House & Gardens
The UK is teaming with history and culture and as a British citizen it’s often very easy to forget the beauty that exists right on your doorstep. The temptation to travel the world and see other overseas towns and cities[…]
Relaxing At The Sai Rung Waterfall In Khao Lak
We headed out to Asia for the first time recently and based on advice from friends and research from other travel bloggers, we decided that a visit to Thailand would be the best way to kick off our exploration of[…]
Observing The Seals At The Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery
If you’ve previously read Ambition Earth you’ll know that we drove the famous Highway 1 in California from Santa Monica to San Francisco. Highway 1, or the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) as it’s more commonly known offered some of the[…]
Visiting Prague’s Astronomical Clock
Heading away from home on a city break brings with it a number of known eventualities. Expensive meals out in the evening, long days of cramming as much touristing in as possible, an obligatory falling out with your travel companion(s)[…]
Visiting The Sun Voyager Viking Boat Sculpture in Reykjavik
In recent years the lure of Reykjavik in Iceland as a travel destination has grown. Not because it has become cheaper (it’s still incredibly expensive here), but largely down to Iceland entering popular culture through shows like Game of Thrones[…]
Visiting the Thomas Jefferson Memorial in Washington DC
When visiting Washington D.C. as a tourist there are a number of unavoidable attractions that the US’s capital city has to offer. The White House, the Christmas Tree, the Capital Building and the Washington Monument certainly all stand out however[…]