M is for Madagascar: lemurs, baobabs & beaches

Madagascar feels like nowhere else: baobab “avenues”, lemurs in the treetops and Indian Ocean beaches.

Explore national parks like Andasibe or Ranomafana for lemur spotting

Visit the Avenue of the Baobabs at sunset near Morondava

Hike among rock formations and natural pools in Isalo

Finish on Nosy Be or Sainte‑Marie for reef snorkelling and beach time

Best for travellers who do not mind a few “bumps in the road” in exchange for totally unique wildlife and landscapes.

N is for New Zealand: road‑trip heaven

New Zealand is made for road trips: snow‑capped peaks, mirror‑calm lakes, glow‑worm caves and long, scenic drives.

North Island: Auckland, Rotorua for geothermal and Māori culture, Hobbiton, Coromandel or Bay of Islands for coast

South Island: Queenstown and Wanaka for adventure and alpine lakes, Milford Sound for fjords, Aoraki/Mount Cook and Tekapo for stargazing and high‑country hikes

It is easy to tailor to any pace, from relaxed wine‑and‑scenery trips to active adventures.

O is for Outback Australia: red earth & big skies

The Outback is Uluru glowing at sunset, Kings Canyon’s rim walks and campfires under an explosion of stars.

Visit Uluru and Kata Tjuta for walks, sunrise/sunset viewing and Aboriginal stories

Add Kings Canyon for dramatic cliff‑edge views and desert oases

Fold in other Outback regions like the Flinders Ranges or the Kimberley for gorges, rock art and remote station stays

Best visited in Australia’s cooler, drier months (roughly April–October for many regions).

P is for Peru: Andes, Amazon & ceviche

Peru is misty mountains, Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, jungle rivers and zingy Lima flavours.

A classic trip might include:

Lima for ceviche and pisco sours by the Pacific

Cusco and the Sacred Valley for Inca history and mountain views

The Inca Trail or alternative treks finishing at Machu Picchu

The Peruvian Amazon for lodges, canopy towers and dawn canoe trips

Perfect if you like to pair big “bucket list” moments with deeper cultural experiences.

Q is for Quito & Ecuador: Andes to Amazon

Ecuador manages a lot in a small package: volcanic highlands, cloud forest, Amazon and coastline (and, for those who want, the Galápagos).

Quito’s UNESCO‑listed old town and equator line fun

The Avenue of the Volcanoes and hacienda stays near Cotopaxi

Mindo’s cloud forest for hummingbirds and waterfalls

Amazon lodges for jungle walks and river journeys

Brilliant for travellers who like variety but do not want to spend days in transit.

R is for Rwanda: gorillas, lakes & resilience

Rwanda is mist‑covered hills, gorilla trekking, lake views and a powerful story of recovery.

Trek to mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park

Add golden monkey trekking or village walks in the same region

Relax by Lake Kivu’s calm shores

Safari in Akagera for savannah, lakes and classic wildlife

Spend time in Kigali, including the Kigali Genocide Memorial, for context and reflection

Ideal for travellers who want wildlife experiences that feel meaningful and carefully managed.